LXG is putting on a Trivia Competition at its Christmas meeting with categories targeted at all things gamers are interested in.
The competition is open to LXG members and non-members alike. An entry fee of $10 applies to non-members and this includes Christmas lunch (Pizza and other goodies).
WHERE: Cavendish Road High School Assembly Hall, Cnr Holland and Cavendish Roads, Holland Park QLD
WHEN: 10am – 12:30 pm Sunday 18th December 2011
TEAM SIZE: 3
The competition is sponsored by Microsoft Australia who have kindly donated:
Microsoft Office and Home Business 2010
Windows Home Prem 7
Fable: the Lost Chapters
Shadowrun
Zoo Tycoon 2
Flight Simulator Deluxe
Flight Simulator Standard
Age of Empires 3
A big thanks to Microsoft Australia for thier generous support!
In addition the prize pool will be supplemented with a giant Whitman Chocolate sample box and a selection of books. The prizes are to be divided between the winners amicably (or by dice rolling!)
The Trivia Competition will have ten rounds. Each round will be in a specific category (see below). In each round, teams will be handed a list of 10 questions on that category and will have 10 minutes to complete the questions.
Before the competition begins, teams will secretly nominate a category referred to as their ‘Joker’ category. All points scored in a Joker category are doubled.
Highest point scores win the prize pool. Ties will be broken by additional mixed category question sheets. The Referee’s decision on answers is final. Phones and electronic devices are forbidden at tables.
The categories are:
Geography in SciFi and Fantasy Settings
History of Warfare
Board and Card Games 1900 – 2011
SciFi and Fantasy on the Big Screen
Music: 10 Decades 1910 – 2010
Wonderful World of Miniatures Gaming
Animation
SciFi and Fantasy on the Small Screen
Games Company Logos
SciFi and Fantasy Literature
Bookings essential. RSVP by 10th December. Club members can RSVP by approaching Keith (or another committee member during the November meeting. Non-members, or members unable to attedn the November meeting, please reply to this post with your RSVP.
