Here to Help
Get ready to buzz in! The UMA Tech Hub and UMA Libraries are teaming up to bring the ultimate quiz show experience to our campuses! Whether you're a trivia titan or just love a good challenge, this is your chance to have some friendly competition.
Primary Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Snow Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
Live Location: Bennett D. Katz Library (Augusta Campus)
Broadcast Locations: Nottage Library (Bangor Campus) and via Zoom!
There will also be light refreshments provided for anyone attending live at the Augusta and Bangor campuses.
We are looking for University of Maine Augusta students, faculty, staff, and alumni to step up to the podium and play live! Space is limited, so don't delay.
Would you rather watch? Everyone is welcome to join us live or via broadcast to watch the action and cheer on our contestants. Checkout the Lookout's Events page to find the Zoom link and add the event to your calendar.
...Coming Soon
The game board features six categories, each with five clues of increasing difficulty and point value.
Players take turns selecting a clue by stating the category and point value (e.g., "Science for 200").
The host reads the clue, and players buzz in to answer. The first player to buzz in has five seconds to respond.
Answers must be phrased in the form of a question (e.g., "What is a star?"). Correct answers earn points, while incorrect answers deduct points from the player's score.
Similar to the first round, but the point values are doubled. This round also includes two "Bonus Double" clues, where players can wager any amount of their current score before answering the clue.
Players are given a single category and must wager a portion of their score before seeing the clue.
After the clue is revealed, players have 30 seconds to write down their response in the form of a question.
Correct responses add the wagered amount to their score, while incorrect responses deduct it.
Some players prefer to select clues from the same category to build momentum, but you can choose any available clue on the board.
Timing is crucial; players must wait for the host to finish reading the clue before buzzing in. If they buzz in too early, they are locked out for a short period.
Players should consider their strengths when selecting categories and manage their wagers wisely during Bonus Doubles and the Final Round.