2012 NSC Trivia Contest - Revision history

Jgrobertson: final updates

2012-08-07T20:33:07Z

final updates

Jgrobertson at 22:16, 1 August 2012

2012-08-01T22:16:58Z

Jgrobertson: changed starting time from 9 to 8 p.m. as per official schedule

2012-08-01T22:10:52Z

changed starting time from 9 to 8 p.m. as per official schedule

Jgrobertson at 19:42, 27 July 2012

2012-07-27T19:42:54Z

Jgrobertson at 14:46, 2 May 2012

2012-05-02T14:46:22Z

Jgrobertson at 15:03, 6 February 2012

2012-02-06T15:03:46Z

Jgrobertson at 18:28, 9 January 2012

2012-01-09T18:28:14Z

Jgrobertson at 18:06, 25 October 2011

2011-10-25T18:06:06Z

Jgrobertson at 17:53, 25 October 2011

2011-10-25T17:53:21Z

Jgrobertson at 17:50, 25 October 2011

2011-10-25T17:50:54Z

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-Enjoy trivia games?  If so, you won't want to miss the Team Trivia Contest at the 2012 NSC hosted by John Robertson.  Special added attraction:  Some questions will be provided by nine-time Jeopardy! champion Jason Keller!
+Enjoy trivia games?  If so, don't miss the Team Trivia Contest hosted by John Robertson.  Special added attraction:  One handout sheet plus a round of oral questions will be provided by nine-time Jeopardy! champion Jason Keller!
 Everyone is welcome to participate:  players, staff, friends, spouses and family members, other hotel guests, complete outsiders, etc.
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 As in all previous trivia contests I have run with others, this will be a team event (maximum seven players to a team).  You may form your own team in advance.  Don't have a team?  No problem! You'll be assigned to a team when you show up.
-When & Where:  According to the official event schedule, it will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 8 p.m. in the Pacifica North Ballroom--the same room as the Scrabble tourney.
+When & Where:  According to the official event schedule, it will be held on Saturday, August 11 at 8 p.m. in the Pacifica North Ballroom--the same room as the Scrabble tourney.
 Categories:  pop culture, history, geography, sports, music, current events, literature, art, science, politics, movies, television, words, opera...you name it.
 Format:
-* At least two rounds of 20 oral questions on a variety of subjects;
+* Three rounds of 20 oral questions on a variety of subjects;
-* At least three handout sheets based on specialized themes or subjects;
+* Four handout sheets based on specialized themes or subjects;
 * Two "Who/What Am I?" mystery subjects based on multiple clues;
 * Two wagering rounds (somewhat like Final Jeopardy!, but slightly different)

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 Format:
-* Two rounds of 20 oral questions on a variety of subjects;
+* At least two rounds of 20 oral questions on a variety of subjects;
 * At least three handout sheets based on specialized themes or subjects;
 * Two "Who/What Am I?" mystery subjects based on multiple clues;

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 As in all previous trivia contests I have run with others, this will be a team event (maximum seven players to a team).  You may form your own team in advance.  Don't have a team?  No problem! You'll be assigned to a team when you show up.
-When:  Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 9 p.m. (subject to change)
+When & Where:  According to the official event schedule, it will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 8 p.m. in the Pacifica North Ballroom--the same room as the Scrabble tourney.
-Location:  According to the event schedule, it will be in the Pacifica North Ballroom--the same room as the Scrabble tourney.
+Categories:  pop culture, history, geography, sports, music, current events, literature, art, science, politics, movies, television, words, opera...you name it.
 Format:

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 When:  Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 9 p.m. (subject to change)
-Location:  TBA.  Rest assured it will be somewhere within the tournament hotel venue.
+Location:  According to the event schedule, it will be in the Pacifica North Ballroom--the same room as the Scrabble tourney.
 Categories:  pop culture, history, geography, sports, music, current events, literature, art, science, politics, movies, television, words, numismatics...you name it.

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−	Enjoy trivia games? If so, you won't want to miss the Team Trivia Contest at the 2012 NSC hosted by John Robertson. Everyone is welcome to participate: players, staff, friends, spouses and family members, other hotel guests, complete outsiders, etc.	+	Enjoy trivia games? If so, you won't want to miss the Team Trivia Contest at the 2012 NSC hosted by John Robertson. Special added attraction: Some questions will be provided by nine-time Jeopardy! champion Jason Keller!
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		+	Everyone is welcome to participate: players, staff, friends, spouses and family members, other hotel guests, complete outsiders, etc.

	As in all previous trivia contests I have run with others, this will be a team event (maximum seven players to a team). You may form your own team in advance. Don't have a team? No problem! You'll be assigned to a team when you show up.		As in all previous trivia contests I have run with others, this will be a team event (maximum seven players to a team). You may form your own team in advance. Don't have a team? No problem! You'll be assigned to a team when you show up.

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−	Enjoy trivia games? If so, you won't want to miss the Team Trivia Contest at the 2012 NSC hosted by John Robertson ~~and assistant~~. Everyone is welcome to participate: players, staff, friends, spouses and family members, other hotel guests, complete outsiders, etc.	+	Enjoy trivia games? If so, you won't want to miss the Team Trivia Contest at the 2012 NSC hosted by John Robertson. Everyone is welcome to participate: players, staff, friends, spouses and family members, other hotel guests, complete outsiders, etc.

	As in all previous trivia contests I have run with others, this will be a team event (maximum seven players to a team). You may form your own team in advance. Don't have a team? No problem! You'll be assigned to a team when you show up.		As in all previous trivia contests I have run with others, this will be a team event (maximum seven players to a team). You may form your own team in advance. Don't have a team? No problem! You'll be assigned to a team when you show up.

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 * At least three handout sheets based on specialized themes or subjects;
 * Two "Who/What Am I?" mystery subjects based on multiple clues;
-* Two wagering rounds (somewhat like Final Jeopardy, but slightly different)
+* Two wagering rounds (somewhat like Final Jeopardy!, but slightly different)
-Usual length:  About two hours of unbridled fun.  (Ask those who have participated in past events in Albany, Lake George and Buffalo!)
+Usual length:  About two hours of unbridled fun!  (Ask those who have participated in past team trivia events in Albany, Lake George and Buffalo!)
 Entry fee:  $10 per person--approximately 90% of the entry fees will be returned as prize money to the top-finishing teams.  The rest goes to offset expenses.  Payment will only be accepted at the door.  Ten-dollar bills help considerably.
 Any questions?  Email John at jgrobertson@sympatico.ca.