Next on BGSU Brain Game.

It is Allen East versus St.

Francis.

Sounds like it's going to be a mega ton of mental mayhem.

Only one team can leave victorious.

Whos it going to be?

Only one way to find out.

BGSU Brain Game starts right now.

[upbeat music] And welcome to BGSU Brain Game Allen East versus St.

Francis.

Let's get right to it, and let's meet our starting lineups.

For Allen East, led by Coach Dixon, in slot number one we have a Bryce, a freshman.

In slot number two it's Jackson, a senior.

And in slot number three, it is Cole, a senior.

Now for St.

Francis and their lineup led by Coach Goetting, in slot number one it is a senior and his name is Terry.

Slot number two it's Jordan, also a senior.

And in slot number three it is Niko, a sophomore.

Welcome to our teams.

Are you ready to play some Brain Game?

All right, we're going to start things off as we always do.

Toss-up Round!

In this round All questions are worth ten points.

No deduction for an incorrect answer.

So you can play a little bit looser on your buzzers.

You may confer before buzzing in.

And you can steal a question in this round.

All right, Allen East, St.

Francis.

Tossup round starts, right now.

While golfing, when you knock a piece of turf out of the ground beneath the ball with your club, what is that piece of- That would be Allen East, Jackson -Divot -Divot is correct.

Which branch of science is dedicated to the application of scientific knowledge to solve legal problems, especially those related to homicide?

That would be Allen East, Jackson.

-Forensics.

-Forensics is correct.

What type of medical procedure is typically performed on the skin or an organ to determine if carcinogenic- That would be Allen East, Jackson- -A biopsy?

-Biopsy is correct.

What plants, or excuse me.

What planet boasts the largest moon in our solar system?

That would be St.

Francis, Niko.

-Jupiter.

-Jupiter is correct.

Sometimes an object, such as a paperclip that is more dense than water, when carefully placed, will float atop water in a glass.

What character- That would be Allen East, Bryce.

-Surface tension.

-Surface tension is correct.

Multiple choice question.

Mohandas Gandhi, the great nonviolent leader of India, was nicknamed Mahatma.

What does Mahatma mean?

Is it A. Great soul, B. Wise teacher, or C. Peaceful warrior?

St.

Francis, Jordan.

-C?

-Incorrect.

Allen East chance to steal.

That would be Jackson.

-B.

-Incorrect.

It is actually A. Great soul.

Which of Earth's physical features hold more freshwater than all of Earth's lakes and rivers com- That would be St.

Francis, Terry.

-Glaciers.

-They are indeed glaciers, yes.

In literature, this form of low comedy is designed to provoke laughter through a highly exaggerated caricatures of people in improbable or humorous situations.

Identify this form, exemplified by “The Taming of the Shrew” that is considered inferior to the brilliant dialogue of high comedy.

That would be Allen East, Cole.

-Lowbrow?

-Incorrect.

St.

Francis, chance to steal here.

That would be Jordan.

-Satire?

-Incorrect.

We were looking for farce there, a farce.

Another multiple choice question.

Which Austrian zoologist demonstrated that ducks would imprint on an aluminum can as long as the can was moving and presented during the appropriate imprinting window of time?

Was it A. Konrad Lorenz, B. Joseph Attenberg, or C. Andrea Metalwich?

Allen East, Bryce.

-C?

-Incorrect, St.

Francis opportunity to steal.

That would be Terry.

-B?

-Incorrect, it was A. Konrad Lorenz.

How many zeros are in the number one-hundred thousand?

That would be Allen East, Cole.

-Five.

-Five is correct.

That is all ten questions in the round.

Let's take a look at where our scores stand.

Currently, St.

Francis at 20 and in the lead with 50 points is Allen East.

But we're just getting warmed up here at BGSU Brain Game.

Stick around because the Risk and Reward round is coming up next.

[upbeat music] And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game.

St.

Francis 20, Allen East at 50 points.

Before we move onto our next round, let's welcome some new players to the game.

For Allen East, in slot number one we have Alex.

In slot number one for St.

Francis, it's Casey, a junior.

For St.

Francis slot number two is Jordan, a junior.

And slot number three for St.

Francis is Sam, a freshman.

And by the way, Alex from Allen East is a senior.

Welcome to the Risk and Reward round, it goes a little something like this.

There are three categories to choose from.

The team with the lowest score gets to select the category of their choosing from those three.

You will then own all of the questions in that category.

The first 9, 10 points apiece, no deduction for an incorrect answer.

The 10th question is the risk and reward question.

You will be able to risk up to 30 points on that topic in five point increments.

You get it right, you get the points, you get it wrong, or a non-answer that is negative those points.

If you don't feel like the rounds gone well for you though, no worries, you can simply pass.

After they're done with their category, then it will be up to the remaining team to choose from the remaining two categories and same rules apply.

St.

Francis since you are at 20 points, you get to choose the category of your choice from these three options.

Oceans, chemical element spelling, or music terms two meanings.

[whispering] What do you think?

-We're gonna go with chemical element spellings.

-Chemical element spelling for St.

Francis.

Here we go.

I will read a list of chemical elements using the symbols for each element, you are to identify the common word created by the combination of symbols.

First one.

Barium, potassium, and erbium.

Time.

It was indeed Baker.

Second question.

Fluorine- -Because you do have to buzz and answer okay- Fluorine, Astatine, and Aluminum.

That would be Jordan.

-Fatal.

-Fatal is correct.

Next one.

Potassium, nickel, and iron.

Jordan.

-Knife.

-Knife is correct.

Beryllium, actinium, and hydrogen.

That would be Jordan, go ahead.

-Beach.

-That is indeed beach.

Calcium, boron, and indium.

Indium.

Excuse me.

That would be Jordan.

-Cabin.

-Correct.

Scandium, argon, and fluorine.

Jordan.

-Scarf.

-Scarf is correct.

Tin, actinium, potassium.

Jordan.

-Snack.

- Indeed.

Neon, carbon, potassium.

Jordan.

-Neck.

-Neck is correct.

Bromine, arsenic, and sulfur.

That would be Casey.

-Brass?

-Brass it is.

Risk and Reward time.

You can risk up to 30 points in five point increments.

What say you?

-30.

-30 points it is.

Holmium, uranium, and selenium.

That would be Jordan.

-House.

-House is correct.

That is all ten questions in the round.

All right, moving on now to Allen East, your two choices are oceans, and music terms two meanings.

Allen East.

What's say you?

-Were going to go with oceans.

Oceans it is.

Identify the ocean or ocean related term based on the given clue.

What is the name of the phenomenon caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on Earths- That would be Allen East, and that would be Jackson.

-Tide.

-They are indeed tides.

What is the world's smallest ocean?

That would be Cole.

-The Arctic Ocean.

-The Arctic Ocean is correct.

What is the name of the phenomenon where warm water accumulates in the Pacific Ocean and affects global weather?

That would be Jackson.

-Global warming?

-Incorrect.

El Niño is what we needed there.

What is the name of the warm ocean current that affects the climate of Europe?

That would be Cole.

-La Niña?

-Incorrect.

The Gulf Stream is what we were looking for there.

What is the name of the deepest known oceanic point in the world?

That would be Cole.

-The Mariana Trench?

Correct.

What instrument is commonly used to measure ocean depth using sound waves?

That would be Jackson.

-Sonar.

-Sonar is correct.

What is the name for the boundary where two tectonic plates in the ocean are moving apart?

Time.

Mid-ocean ridge is what we needed there.

What is the name of the shallow part of the ocean floor that extends outward from the shoreline before a steep drop?

That would be Cole.

-The bank?

-Incorrect, continental shelf is what we needed there.

What term describes water that is a mix of salt water and freshwater, often found in estuaries?

Time that would be brackish water.

Risk and Reward time on oceans.

You can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on oceans, or you can pass what does Allen East think?

[whispering] -Well risk ten points.

-Ten points it is.

Risk and Reward on oceans.

What is the name for the underwater ecosystem, characterized by high biodiversity and formed by colonies of tiny animals?

That will be Jackson.

-A reef?

-Will we accept reef?

More specific.

-Coral reef.

-Coral reef is correct.

Ten points for Allen East and that is the end of the round.

Let's take a look at our score.

We have Allen East at 100 and currently in the lead with 130 points is St.

Francis.

Stick around we're just getting started here at BGSU Brain Game.

Coming up next is the Category round and deductions are going to start.

Stay tuned.

[upbeat music] And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game.

It is Allen East with 100 points.

St.

Francis currently in the lead with 130 points.

Before moving on to our next round, let's welcome some new and returning players.

For Allen East, in slot number one, we have Zoe, a senior.

For St.

Francis, returning in slot number one we have Jordan E. And in slot number three, for the first time it's Bennett a sophomore.

Welcome to all of our new and our returning players.

This is the Category round.

Now the powers in your hands a little bit more.

Six categories to choose from.

inside each category are questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.

But I must warn you, we keep it real here on BGSU Brain Game.

Deductions are going to start right now.

So if you go for 20 you're actually risking 20 points as well.

You may confer before buzzing in.

And you can steal a question in this round.

And somewhere, in all of those questions is a double or nothing question it is worth double the points.

No deduction for an incorrect answer.

But I must also remind you of this just because you select a question, even if it's a double or nothing question, all questions are open to all buzzers at all times.

St.

Francis Allen East Category round starts right now.

Allen East, you get to make the first selection.

-We're going to go to collectors for ten.

-Collectors for ten points.

I'll name the collector and you reply with what is collected.

Bibliophile.

That would be St.

Francis, Jordan E.

-Books.

-Books is correct.

St.

Francis takes control.

-U.S.

math for ten.

-U.S.

math for ten points.

I will give you a problem to solve revolving around U.S.

states.

Your answer will be a number.

How many states begin with the letter C?

That would be St.

Francis Jordan -Three.

-Three is correct: California, Colorado, and Connecticut.

-Collectors 15.

-Collectors for 15.

Deltiologist.

Time.

Postcards.

Postcards.

St.

Francis in Control.

-U.S.

math 20.

-U.S.

States math for 20 points.

Add the number of states that begin with M to the number that begin with A. In time, that would be Jordan.

-12.

-12 is correct.

St.

Francis in control.

-U.S.

math, 15.

-U.S.

math for 15 points.

How many states begin with the letter A?

That would be Jordan for St.

Francis.

- Four?

- Four is correct.

Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas and Arizona.

St.

Francis still in control.

- U.S.

math 25.

- U.S.

math now for 25.

What do you get when you subtract the number of states that begin with O from the number of states that begin with N?

Time, the number is 5.

8 N states and three O states.

St.

Francis in control - U.S.

math 30.

U.S.

math now for 30 points.

This is the double or nothing question.

What do you get when you multiply the number of states that begin with “New” by the number of states that begin with “South”?

That would be St.

Francis Jordan.

- 10.

- Incorrect.

No deduction Allen East chance to steal.

It would be 8: New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, New Mexico and South Carolina and South Dakota.

St.

Francis in control.

- Collectors 20 - Collectors for 20 points.

Numismatist.

They collect coins.

St.

Francis in control.

- PORT words 10.

- PORT words for 10 points.

based on the following definitions, identify each word that begins with PORT, P-O-R-T Capable of being easily carried or moved.

That would be St.

Francis, Jordan E.

- Portable?

- Portable is what it is, yes.

St.

Francis in control.

- PORT words 15 - PORT words now for 15 points.

A collection of anything that represents a person's work.

That would be St.

Francis, Jordan.

- Portrayal - Incorrect.

Or will we accept that?

We will not accept that that would be, Allen East, Cole.

- Portfolio.

- Portfolio is what we needed there.

Yes.

Allen East takes control.

- We're going to jump on over to women in history for 10 - Women in history for 10 points Based on the clue given, identify the woman in U.S.

history that is being described.

Who was the first American woman in space?

St.

Francis, Jordan - Sally Ride.

- Sally Ride is correct.

St.

Francis takes control.

- PORT words 20 - PORT words for 20 points.

Adjective meaning overweight or stout.

That would be St.

Francis, Jordan.

- Portly.

- Portly.

Correct.

St.

Francis in control, making a move.

- PORT words 25 - PORT words now for 25 points.

A large heavy iron grating suspended by chains and lowered between grooves to bar the gateway of a castle.

That would be St.

Francis, Jordan.

- Portition.

- Incorrect.

Allen East chance to steal.

It would be portcullis.

And that one goes out to Liz.

All right.

St.

Francis in control.

- PORT words 30.

- PORT words for 30.

A porch or covered walkway consisting of a roof supported by columns.

That would be a portico is what we needed there.

St.

Francis in control.

- Solve me 10.

- Solve me for 10 points.

Solve the math equation or math related clue described.

If 4x equals 56, what is x?

Allen East , Jackson.

- Wait, did I say 9?

9...?

- Incorrect.

St.

Francis chance to steal.

Oh, I'm sorry, go ahead buzz in again.

Jordan.

Jordan E.

- 14?

- 14 is correct.

St.

Francis in control.

Solve me 15.

Solve me for 15 points.

Which is greater: three-fifths or four-sevenths?

That would be St.

Francis, Jordan E.

- Three-fifths.

- Correct.

St.

Francis in control.

- Solve me 20.

- Solve me for...end of round.

Let's take a look at our score.

We have Allen East at 105 and St.

Francis currently in the lead with 210 points.

But it's not over till it's over.

We have one round left and thats our brainstorm round, stay tuned.

[upbeat music] And welcome back to BGSU Brain Game.

We have Allen East at 105.

We have St.

Francis at 210 points.

Before we move to our final round though, let's check back in with Allen East.

They have a substitute in slot number one.

Let's welcome back Bryce to the show and welcome all of our returning players from the last round as well.

This is the Brainstorm Round.

In this round all questions are worth 20 points apiece.

Negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.

You may confer before buzzing in.

But no stealing.

I repeat, no stealing in this round.

All right, Allen East, St.

Francis, Brainstorm Round starts right now.

Residents of Northern Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula, these pre-Columbian inhabitants were the builders of Chichén Itzá.

Name this civilization.

That would be St.

Francis, Jordan.

- Mayans.

- They are indeed Mayans.

Yes.

Spread by a specific type of mosquito, which tropical illness characterized- that would be Allen East, Jackson - Zika.

Incorrect.

Malaria is what we needed there.

He gave his name to an early system of photography that could be used by people not trained in photography.

His invention was named after him.

Time.

Daguerre is what we needed there.

Who was the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director?

The film was The Hurt Locker, who was the director?

Time.

Kathryn Bigelow is what we were looking for there.

In Terminator Two, Arnold Schwarzenegger is famous for the line, “Hasta la Vista, baby.” What does Hasta la Vista mean?

That would be Allen East, Cole.

- See you later.

- See you later.

Or literally until the next sighting.

This Roman poet born in 43 BC, wrote the epic poem entitled “Metamorphoses,” which inspired many Renaissance writers and artists.

Name the poet.

Time.

Ovid is what we needed there.

In a wedding announcement, the bride may be referred to as “Joan Clark, née Jackson.” “Joan Clark née Johnson,” excuse me.

What does “née” mean?

Joan Clark née Johnson.

What does “née” mean?

That would be St.

Franci, Jordan.

- Not?

- Incorrect.

“Born as” is what it is.

Who was the last Tudor monarch of England?

Time.

Elizabeth the First.

What punctuation mark is used to join two or more independent clauses?

That would be St.

Francis, Jordan.

- Semicolon?

- Semicolon is correct.

What 1923 Nobel laureate was able to measure the charge on an electron through his oil drop- that would be St.

Francis, Jordan E.

- Millikan.

- Millikan is correct.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the combined use of these two devices has- end of round.

Let's take a look at our score.

Allen East 105.

And our winner with 250 points is St.

Francis.

Let's give both these teams a big round of applause.

And in the spirit of good sportsmanship, we're going to come out, meet in the middle, shake hands, bump some fists, and we're going to see you at the next BGSU Brain Game.

Come on out, everybody get some TV time.

[upbeat music]