We use two rulesets: A for our regular online events and B for our online serious events. Ruleset A is more casual, while Ruleset B is more serious.
New teams, most players, most coaches, and most staffers only need to know the summaries. The full rules are very long and detailed for good reason: we do not want any confusion about the rules during an event.
Ruleset | Ruleset A | Ruleset B |
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Equipment Needed | Computer, Keyboard, Mouse, Internet Connection, Discord | Everything in Ruleset A, plus a Webcam and buzzer. |
How to Buzz | Type “Buzz” in the chat and press enter. | Mandatory use of an online buzzer platform. |
Webcam Rules | None. | Player’s hands must be seen on the webcam at all times during gameplay. |
How to Answer | Preferably typed; via voice if you choose. | Primarily by voice. |
Correctness Guidelines | Not a part of the rules; answers are accepted and rejected at the moderators’ discretion, subject to protest. | Part of the official rules, and all the staffers are bound by them. Much less discretion. |
Nature of the Tournament | Casual | Serious |
We would like to give our sincerest thanks to National Academic Quiz Tournaments, LLC for allowing us to use their rules as a template. However, NAQT and the AQBL are entirely unaffiliated.
If you have any questions about the rules, email aalok@aqbleague.com. Rules interpretations are listed under Policies as well.
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