Surge 2.0

The adrenaline is back. The stakes are higher. The stage is set. After a massive debut that saw hundreds of thinkers battle it out, Surge is back with its second edition! This isn't just a quiz; it’s a high-octane journey from lightning-fast reflexes to the iconic hot seat. Do you and your partner have the synergy to conquer the board and walk away with the grand prize? Team Composition and Guidelines:  Team Size: 2 Members. Inter-College Teams: Allowed (Open to all). Inter-Specialization Teams: Allowed (Open to all). Round 1: Think. Tap. Win! Fastest Fingers First (Slot Rounds) Team Grouping Each day, teams will be divided into slots. Each slot will have between 5 to 8 teams. Round Format All teams within a slot will answer a series of questions. A leaderboard will be generated based on the number of correct answers and the speed of response. Advancement From each slot’s leaderboard, the top 2 or 3 teams (depending on the slot size) will advance to Round 2. Round 2: Feud Frenzy– The Crowd Is Watching! (Survey-Based Buzzer Challenge) Format Competing teams will face survey-based questions, where the goal is to guess the most common responses from a surveyed audience. Buzzer Mechanism A player from each team will buzz in to answer first. The player with the higher-ranked answer gains control of the round. Gameplay The team in control must guess all the top responses to score points. Incorrect guesses will count as strikes. Strikes will give control to other teams. Advancement The team with the highest points at the end of this round will move on to Round 3. Round 3: KBC – The Ultimate Test of Knowledge! (Cash Prize Challenge) Format The winning team from Round 2 will compete in a "Kaun Banega Crorepati" style quiz. Question Structure The team will be asked a series of questions, each with increasing difficulty. Cash prizes will be awarded for each correct answer. Final Prize Answering the final question correctly will earn the team a prize of ₹5000. Lifelines The team will have 2 lifelines available during this round, both in the form of an audience vote. Additional Guidelines: Fair Play: All participants are expected to maintain a high level of integrity and fairness throughout the event. Any form of cheating or misconduct may lead to immediate disqualification. Time Management: Fast and accurate responses are crucial, especially in Round 1, where leaderboard positions are determined by both correctness and response time. Technical Requirements: Ensure familiarity with the buzzer system and other event-specific devices before the event begins. Final Decisions: The event organisers reserve the right to make the final decision on any disputes or clarifications.