                       Sci-Fi Trivia Marathon
                    Instructions and Introduction

     So you think you know science-fiction? Fantasy? Hah! We shall
see!
     The basic play and goal of Sci-Fi Trivia Marathon is simple -
each day players are presented a chance to answer up to a sysop
determined number of questions that deal with science-fiction and
fantasy in films, television, books, etc. Each correctly answered
question adds points to the player's cumulative score. An incorrect
answer ends the player's turn for the day. A running scoreboard is
kept of the Top Ten players' scores. However, it should be remembered
that since player scores are cumulative a player not in the Top Ten
today could squeak in tomorrow if someone stumbles and another player
has a good run in a particular day's play.
     As an example, on Monday Player A faces the sysop determined 20
questions. He answers the first 15 correctly, but, misses number 16.
His score now sits at 150. The next day he faces another 20
questions. He answers the first 5 correctly, but, stumbles on number
6. His score now sits at 200. And on and on. As you can see, the
daily scoreboard can change depending on how well a player does each
day.
     The questions themselves are all multiple choice. There are four
possible answers offered as choices. Read the question and then enter
the number corresponding to the answer you believe to be correct. You
have only one chance at selecting the correct answer. You have only
60 seconds to select the correct answer.
     Players may find some questions that are complete "stumpers" in
that they may not even recognize what film, television program or
literary work they are derived from. The player will either be able
to determine the source of the question from the scant information
contained within the question or they won't. Always remember that the
question database has been assembled from a very wide coverage of the
science-fiction and fantasy realm. The database was meant to both
challenge and perhaps cause the player to do some additional
research, viewing or reading. It is also hoped that the database may
even pique a player's interest enough to view a previously unknown
film or read a previously unfamiliar novel.
     The Sci-Fi Trivia Marathon 1996 Edition, version 1.0, has 500
possible questions in the registered version. The unregistered
version is limited to 100 questions. The sysop can determine how many
possible questions each player may face each day in the registered
version. The unregistered version is limited to 10 questions per day.
The registered version also automatically resets the first day of
each month. The unregistered version does not.
     If you play the Sci-Fi Trivia Marathon and enjoy it, consider
helping your sysop by offering to register it for him. The Sci-Fi
Trivia Marathon 1996 Edition is currently $15 and this registration
does include all future editions. You'll be helping your sysop,
yourself and your fellow users.
     Lastly, if you encounter what you believe to be an error please
feel free to let us know via email or via USPS. These errors may be
an error in an answer or just a spelling error. Let us know. Cyber
Artists Studios maintains an Internet address at casamerica@aol.com
and a website at http://members.aol.com/casamerica/cas.htm. We may
also be reached via our BBS at (219)456-6151. Due to the changing
nature of cyberspace, these addresses may change. We can also be
reached via USPS at Cyber Artists Studios, P.O. Box 10541, Fort
Wayne, IN 46853-0541.
     Thank you and good luck!