Are You a Science Fiction Mastermind?

Okay, you've read every Hugo and Nebula-nominated story for the last thirty years. You can recite from memory every word of Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 (how appropriate). You know who Jommy Cross, Martel, Nickie Haflinger and Genly Ai are. But are you a Science Fiction Mastermind?

Bucconeer invites you to compete in the ultimate test of science fiction expertise: the Science Fiction Mastermind Tournament, based on the long-running British quiz programme. Quizmaster Peter Weston will test the mettle of between twelve and sixteen individual players under the glare of the Mastermind spotlight.

In each round of the tournament, players will have two minutes to answer as many questions as they can within an area of science fiction expertise, which they have previously selected. Contestant will also have two minutes to answer questions demonstrating his or her general knowledge of science fiction. The winners of each round will meet in the championship round.

Contact Bucconeer Programming by March 10, 1998 care of the Bucconeer postal address or via e-mail to prog@bucconeer.worldcon.org. Please include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Specify two "specialist subjects" for your questions. Please select science fiction literature subjects, not fantasy or media. Make sure the subjects are fairly broad-a single book is too narrow, but a series (such as Foundation or Dune) or the works of a particular author are fine. Your quizmaster reserves the right to reject any category. We will contact the selected contestants prior to Bucconeer to give them time to prepare.

Care for a more American-style quiz show? Brick Barrientos will host a science fiction trivia contest in which you can compete head-to-head with your opponents using an electronic buzzer system. Look for sign-up sheets for this tournament at the convention.