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A '''buzzer race''' occurs when two or more players, usually but not necessarily on opposing teams, hit their [[buzzer|buzzers]] at almost the exact same time.  This generally occurs when a [[clue]] known to many players is read.  Many games are won and lost on buzzer races irrespective of question quality, and thus buzzer races are not a hallmark of [[bad quizbowl]]; however, poorly written questions can exacerbate the frequency of these occurrences.
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Latest revision as of 08:46, 25 May 2021

A buzzer race occurs when two or more players, usually but not necessarily on opposing teams, hit their buzzers at almost the exact same time. This generally occurs when a clue known to many players is read. Many games are won and lost on buzzer races irrespective of question quality, and thus buzzer races are not a hallmark of bad quizbowl; however, poorly written questions can exacerbate the frequency of these occurrences.