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| − | + | A '''gimmick''' is some kind of action in quizbowl that departs from directly testing knowledge recall in a normal fashion. Typical examples include [[lame]]s, "Fifty or Nothing" bonuses, and [[wager]]ing in the style of ''Final Jeopardy!'' They are often found in [[trash]] or [[bad quizbowl]] tournaments. | |
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Latest revision as of 17:30, 6 December 2021
A gimmick is some kind of action in quizbowl that departs from directly testing knowledge recall in a normal fashion. Typical examples include lames, "Fifty or Nothing" bonuses, and wagering in the style of Final Jeopardy! They are often found in trash or bad quizbowl tournaments.