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Science Bowl Rules, Explained

Two short videos, about 10 minutes in all. Part 1 shows how a match works. Part 2 acts out the mistakes that cost teams points, and how the moderator rules each one.

Presented by PRISMS Science Bowl Club.

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Part 1: How a Match Works

2:41

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Part 2: Common Mistakes

7:27

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An unofficial guide. The rules follow the 2026 National Science Bowl® Competition Rules. National Science Bowl® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Energy; this guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Energy. Voices in the videos are AI-generated.