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Buzz!: The BIG Quiz

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Buzz!: The BIG Quiz is a 2006 party video game developed by Relentless Software and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It is the second instalment in the Buzz! series

Buzz!: The BIG Quiz
Developer(s)Relentless Software
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
SeriesBuzz!
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Release
  • EU: 17 March 2006
Genre(s)Party, quiz
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Initial promotional material had it named Buzz! The Uber Quiz, however Sony Computer Entertainment announced the change upon the game's launch. The format is essentially that of the original: Buzz!: The Music Quiz. However, The Big Quiz covers an extensive range of general knowledge questions, including geography, history, sport, television, movies, as well as music. Like Buzz!: The Music Quiz, Buzz!: The Big Quiz was released for the PlayStation 2 exclusively in Europe.

The Big Quiz was released in the UK on 17 March 2006. In the same year it won a BAFTA for best casual and social game.[1]

Rounds

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Multiplayer

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  • Point Builder - Select an answer from four options.
  • Snap - Select an answer from options that appear on the screen in a random order. You lose points in this round for a wrong answer.
  • Fastest Finger – You score more points for being the fastest person to answer.
  • Pass the Bomb – Answer a question correctly to pass the bomb. The person holding the bomb when it goes off loses points.
  • Ask A Friend – New to Buzz!, this round gets each player to nominate a friend to answer the question for them. If they choose wisely both will receive points but if they nominate someone not-in-the-know then both will suffer.
  • Hitman – New to Buzz!, this round sees the players fighting each other for a chance to obtain a gun and shoot at an opponent of their choice. The last player standing gets the most points.
  • Point Stealer – Players must buzz when the correct answer appears on the screen. Correctly answering the question allows you to choose a player to steal points from.
  • Look Before You Leap – The question and answers are revealed slowly. Players buzz in and choose an answer when they know it.

Single player

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  • Time Builder – Answer questions as fast as you can to earn time, which will be used for the next round.
  • Hot Seat – Use the total time you earned to answer questions. Try to earn as many points as you can.

Reception

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The PlayStation 2 version of The BIG Quiz received a "Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[6] indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Games Nominations 2006". BAFTA. 2006. Archived from the original on 24 May 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2006.
  2. ^ Kautz, Paul (3 May 2006). "Test: Buzz! Das große Quiz (Musik & Party)". 4Players. Archived from the original on 14 November 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  3. ^ Gillen, Kieron (16 March 2006). "Buzz! The Big Quiz". Eurogamer. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  4. ^ Cocker, Guy (27 April 2006). "Buzz!: The BIG Quiz Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  5. ^ Jihem (4 May 2006). "Test : Buzz ! : Le Grand Quiz". Jeuxvideo.com. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  6. ^ "ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum". Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association. Archived from the original on May 15, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
  7. ^ Caoili, Eric (26 November 2008). "ELSPA: Wii Fit, Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017.
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