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| − | Enjoy trivia games? If so, | + | 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. | |
| − | Categories: pop culture, history, geography, sports, music, current events, literature, art, science, politics, movies, television...you name it. | + | 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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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | Categories: pop culture, history, geography, sports, music, current events, literature, art, science, politics, movies, television, words, opera...you name it. | ||
Format: | Format: | ||
| − | * | + | * Three rounds of 20 oral questions on a variety of subjects; |
| − | * | + | * Four handout sheets based on specialized themes or subjects; |
| − | * Two "Who Am I?" mystery subjects based on multiple clues; | + | * 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 | + | 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: $ | + | 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 | + | Any questions? Email John at jgrobertson@sympatico.ca. |
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.
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 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:
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.
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