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Level 1
The Home Smoker
From first fire to first brisket.
Unlocks: Brother of Smoke (10+ upvotes)
- Questions
- 25
- Pass score
- 80%
- Flashcards
- 40
- Study time
- 4–6 hours
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Questions
99
Glossary Entries
340
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2
Level 2
The Pit Member
Bark, stall, smoke, and the science behind them.
Unlocks: Smoke Keeper (50+ upvotes)
- Questions
- 40
- Pass score
- 80%
- Flashcards
- 60
- Study time
- 6–8 hours
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3
Level 3
The Smoke Keeper
Advanced prep, cure science, and cold smoking.
Unlocks: Elder of the Pit (150+ upvotes)
- Questions
- 50
- Pass score
- 80%
- Flashcards
- 80
- Study time
- 8–10 hours
Pit Member
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4
Level 4
Elder of the Pit
Competition rules, judging, and turn-in strategy.
Unlocks: Grand Smoke Master (400+ upvotes)
- Questions
- 60
- Pass score
- 85%
- Flashcards
- 80
- Study time
- 10–12 hours
Certified Pitmaster
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5
Level 5
Grand Smoke Master
Whole hog, the majors, and competition mastery.
Unlocks: Smoke Legend (with Master Exam) (1000+ upvotes)
- Questions
- 60
- Pass score
- 85%
- Flashcards
- 80
- Study time
- 12–15 hours
Certified Pitmaster
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Final Exam
The Master Exam — Smoke Legend
100 questions drawn from all five levels. 90% to pass.
Unlocks: Smoke Legend (1000+ upvotes)
- Questions
- 100
- Pass score
- 90%
- Study time
- Comprehensive review
Certified Pitmaster