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A '''novelty tournament''' is a quizbowl event that deviates from accepted tournament norms. The term was coined by [[Matt Weiner]] in [[goodpackets.zip]]. Novelty tournaments are frequently, but not always, [[side events]] to regular tournaments. | A '''novelty tournament''' is a quizbowl event that deviates from accepted tournament norms. The term was coined by [[Matt Weiner]] in [[goodpackets.zip]]. Novelty tournaments are frequently, but not always, [[side events]] to regular tournaments. | ||
| − | ==Examples | + | ==Examples== |
===Subject Tournaments=== | ===Subject Tournaments=== | ||
:''See: [[:Category:Subject tournaments|subject tournaments]]'' | :''See: [[:Category:Subject tournaments|subject tournaments]]'' | ||
| − | Some novelty tournaments focus entirely on a single subject or set of subjects. Such novelty tournaments include the [[Chicago Open Literature Tournament]] or the [[Chicago Open History Tournament]]. Other novelty tournaments include "theme" packets | + | Some novelty tournaments are [[subject tournament]]s that focus entirely on a single subject or set of subjects. Such novelty tournaments include the [[Chicago Open Literature Tournament]] or the [[Chicago Open History Tournament]]. Other novelty tournaments include "theme" packets. |
===Extraordinary Difficulty=== | ===Extraordinary Difficulty=== | ||
| − | Some novelty tournaments resemble regular tournaments, but are significantly more difficult. Examples include [[Ryan Westbrook]]'s [[ | + | Some novelty tournaments resemble regular tournaments, but are significantly more difficult. Examples include [[Ryan Westbrook]]'s [[The Experiment]] and [[Jonathan Magin]]'s [[Gaddis Experimental Tournament]]. |
===Small Teams Tournaments=== | ===Small Teams Tournaments=== | ||
| − | Some novelty tournaments resemble regular tournaments in difficulty, distribution, and subject matter, but are intended for play by teams of one, two, or three players. These include the Jerry Vinokurov singles played as a side event to the | + | Some novelty tournaments resemble regular tournaments in difficulty, distribution, and subject matter, but are intended for play by teams of one, two, or three players. These include the [[Jerry Vinokurov]] [[singles]] played as a side event to the 2006 [[Illinois Open]]. |
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[[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | [[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | ||
Revision as of 22:28, 12 May 2021
A novelty tournament is a quizbowl event that deviates from accepted tournament norms. The term was coined by Matt Weiner in goodpackets.zip. Novelty tournaments are frequently, but not always, side events to regular tournaments.
Examples
Subject Tournaments
- See: subject tournaments
Some novelty tournaments are subject tournaments that focus entirely on a single subject or set of subjects. Such novelty tournaments include the Chicago Open Literature Tournament or the Chicago Open History Tournament. Other novelty tournaments include "theme" packets.
Extraordinary Difficulty
Some novelty tournaments resemble regular tournaments, but are significantly more difficult. Examples include Ryan Westbrook's The Experiment and Jonathan Magin's Gaddis Experimental Tournament.
Small Teams Tournaments
Some novelty tournaments resemble regular tournaments in difficulty, distribution, and subject matter, but are intended for play by teams of one, two, or three players. These include the Jerry Vinokurov singles played as a side event to the 2006 Illinois Open.