BuzzerSystems.com can refurbish older “Quiz Master” lockout systems. We did not manufacture these systems … they were made by Erickson Electronics during the 1990s and into the 2000s. The service includes our exclusive hand buttons – one for each player and one for reset. Your older lockout system doesn’t even need to work! Many organizers … Read more
ICYMI – Novel Electronic Designs, Inc. was featured in the August edition of Chillicothe’s Hometown Voice newspaper. The article “What’s the Buzz on 3rd St.“ recaps BuzzerSystems.com’s 30th anniversary & our Open House back in April. What’s the Buzz on 3rd St. Novel Electronic Designs, Inc., a Chillicothe business, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a … Read more
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Novel Electronic Designs, Inc. co-founder, Pamela S. Nigus, on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was 56. For many years Pam was the face & voice of BuzzerSystems.com as our customer service representative. Whether that was taking orders over the phone or personally hand delivering systems to … Read more
#OTD – April 23, 1994 – NED, Inc. made its debut at the Brimfield Donut Invitational in Brimfield, IL. The Tournament Master Series 100 is the predecessor to today’s Line Up Chain Link lockout system. While several design changes were quickly made, the legacy of those first systems can still be seen in its modern … Read more
Chillicothe looked a little brighter on Friday afternoon. After many years, BuzzerSystems.com gave our weathered sign along Third Street a makeover. Local customer? Save on shipping & stop by our showroom to drop off your system for a repair or upgrade! Thank you to Owen’s Design Group for giving our storefront a fresh look! #shoplocal … Read more
It’s that time of year again! Is your quiz bowl team prepping for Nationals? Step up your game with the BuzzerSystems.com Match Timer. Our easy-to-use, high-visibility, timer is great for competitions that use a running clock. Like NAQT, PACE NSC, National Science Bowl (NSB), ACF, etc. The Match Timer isn’t just great for staffers, it’s … Read more
BuzzerSystems.com’s return to the IHSA State Finals were a success! Sixteen teams from around Illinois competed on a high-visibility variant of our classic “Line-Up” (chain-link) lockout system. Click to learn more! This design of system was custom-designed for the IHSA. To see another high-visibility product, check out our High-Visibility Traditional system. Click to learn more! … Read more
BuzzerSystems.com is proud to announce that we will be equipping the Illinois High School Association‘s Scholastic Bowl State Finals for the 27th year! The tournament will be held Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois. Its third year held in Normal. Novel Electronic Designs, Inc. partnership with the IHSA dates back … Read more
During the spring of 2023, we were contacted by Aaron McGuffin, MD at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). Aaron was putting together a quiz competition to be used during board reviews at his school. He wanted to use a quiz-lockout system for his event, and we discussed the various options we offered, … Read more
We are dedicated to quiz-lockout systems, but an equally important aspect of a quiz game is the questions. There are many places out there that offer question sets, but here are a few that our customers recommend: JeopardyLabs.comHighly recommended by our customers. Lots of different options, categories, etc. And, of course, they have lots of … Read more