What does VAR stand for in soccer (football)?
AnswerVideo Assistant Referee
VAR officials review video to help the on-field referee with key decisions.
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The basics
In video games, what does 'replay value' describe?
AnswerHow enjoyable a game is to play again
High replay value means a game stays fun after you have finished it.
Going deeper
In cricket, what does DRS stand for?
AnswerDecision Review System
DRS lets teams ask the third umpire to review decisions using video and tracking.
In which year did the men's FIFA World Cup first use VAR?
Answer2018
VAR made its World Cup debut at the 2018 tournament in Russia.
How is slow-motion replay footage usually captured?
AnswerAt a higher frame rate than normal playback
Filming many more frames per second and playing them at normal speed stretches time.
Expert level
Instant replay was first used on live TV in 1963 during which US college football game?
AnswerArmy–Navy Game
Director Tony Verna used instant replay in the December 1963 Army–Navy broadcast.
What gesture does a soccer referee make to signal a VAR review?
AnswerDraws a rectangle (TV screen) in the air
Referees outline a TV screen shape with their hands to show a decision is being reviewed on video.
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