JBQ is open to kids in grade 3-5. This is a more advanced version of Quizzing that uses a buzzer system to answer questions. There are also opportunities to advance to State, Regional, and National competitions.
Kids choose which point level to study (10, 20, or 30). Teams are made up of 4-5 kids. During competition matches, questions are read for both teams. Whichever kid buzzes in first gets to answer the question. If a child interrupts the question when they buzz in, they must finish the question before providing the answer. If the child gets it correct, they earn points for their team (10, 20, or 30 depending on the question). If they get it incorrect, their team loses half the value of the point (-5, -10, -15). If the question was interrupted and answered incorrectly, the other team gets an exclusive chance to answer the question.
There are 4 Regular Quiz Meets and a State Meet. Typical time for a Meet is 3 hours.