1.1 The University Challenge Challenge (henceforth 'the game') is not endorsed by University Challenge, the BBC, ITV Studios, or any other affiliate of the show.1.1.1 Probably.
1.2 The game is for two or more players, who must provide their own alcoholic beverage (henceforth known as 'the drink').
1.2.1 There is no upper limit to the amount of players.
1.2.2 There is no lower limit to the amount of players, but playing a drinking game on your own is sad, even for University Challenge viewers.
1.3 Players watch the first broadcast of University Challenge (BBC 2, 8pm Mondays) and attempt to be the first to provide the correct answer to the questions. If a player is successful, they must consume a shot of the drink, and cannot answer subsequent questions until their drink is consumed. They are then awarded a point.
1.3.1 Players are only allowed one attempt to provide an answer.
1.3.2 In the event that two or more players give the correct answer at the same time, they each get to have a shot and a point.
1.4 Total silence is paramount for the music round until an attempted answer is provided. Contravention of this rule is penalised by the player taking a shot and having a point deducted.
1.5 The winner is the player with the most points at the gong.
1.6 Twitter interaction is encouraged, using the hashtag #UniversityChallengeChallenge.
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