Quizzing in 2020 #3 - MIMIR'S Well

  

I had never played in the quiz format know as a MIMIR until Lockdown. In fact, as they had never been available to me I wasn’t actually sure what a MIMIR was but 9 months later and I am now a veteran with literally 100s of games behind me, mainly online friendlies and suchlike, but it all began for me with MIMIRS Well.

Organised by top ranking quizzers including Daoud Jackson and Joey Goldman, MIMIR’s Well took the 4 person format online. It is an individual quiz with quads of questions (the best way to learn if interested is to watch the video below of a recent final – although don’t be put off, the heats are easier and you play against people at your own level). Various seasons have already been held and with around 200 quizzers playing, you could see how this could become an organisational headache, but the smooth and seamless way in which the structure was devised means that even newbies to the format can easily take part!

 

Being individual, and containing some of the worlds top players, the standard is high and topics emerge from every aspect of the quiz canon. But eventually after a few games, the system works out and you end up playing against players with similar records to yours. Meaning games tend to be close and points hard fought. The questions are written to a very high standard indeed, and indeed the setting team deserve credit for being able to produce such quantities of quads of questions that continue to entertain quiz folk. I have tried writing a MIMIR before and coming up with balanced, fair and interesting quads is by no means an easy feat.

 

If you are looking for a weekly individual quiz challenge that will push your knowledge to the limits then  suggest taking a look at the MIMIRS Wells website HERE and giving it a go. The games are around 30-45 minutes long and you only play once per week. A season is currently in progress but I suspect around February time a new league will commence so make sure you Register HERE and mentioned Daniel Fullard/Quiz Addict when you do.

 

Video below from a recent final…