Happy New Year

 I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and holiday period. With 2020 now behind us, let's look forward to what hopefully be a better year! 

Quizzing in 2021 - Low Brow MIMIR - Sign Up Now!

 

If my posts regarding the Quizzing events that have enriched 2020, then its probably worth mentioning a few ideas for Quizzing events you can get involved in in 2021!

Starting in January, the Lowbrow MIMIR is the newest competition from the Online Quiz League. Quizzers from across the country (and indeed globe) will compete in this individual contest aimed at Lowbrow knowledge (see picture above for definition of what this covers). The MIMIR format involves 4 players competing at a time, and the way the structure works means that you will eventually be paired with people of your own level so games should be close, tight and above all else fun! 

The setting team is the same one that are behind the fantastic questions on the Online Quiz League, so the quality is going to be high. Don't be daunted by the idea of individual quizzing!

You can sign up HERE and please mentioned The Quiz Addict or Daniel Fullard when you do so!

Quizzing in 2020 - Summary

I hope the series of posts on Quizzing in 2020 has inspired you to join in some of the great innovations that are taking place in the Quizzing community. The first months of 2021 may indeed be grim ones, but there has never been a better time to get involved in some serious quizzing, or not so serious if you prefer.

Looking back on 2020 purely in Quizzing terms, I like many others have probably never done have much quizzing as I have this year. In fact, there is no probably about it. Playing in 3-4 leagues, daily buzzer quizzes, pub quizzes, Wikiquiz.....the list goes on. The community has really come out in force and I have met some great new people as well as seen more regularly online that I would in reality. A quizzing friend of mine, in a discussion on the subject, used the term "new lease of life" and in many ways that is what has happened to my quizzing in 2020.

Becoming a new parent and moving home in 2019 pretty much wiped out that year for me. Having left the Sunderland Echo Quiz League and not attending GP's or events such as Quiz in North, meant I was quizzing very rarely indeed and not at all at a serious level.  A handful of pub quizzes here and there and running my own pub quiz was all I really had going on. Yes I was still looking at GP papers, viewing league sets online and setting questions but with the void of serious quiz action I was struggling to find the motivation to improve.

A year later and things are very different. It seems a bit awkward writing a a positive post about 2020, but looking at things in terms of purely quizzing, the year has seen a wide range of innovations that have provided enjoyment to thousands of people. Nobody could have predicted the year we would have, but the dedication, hard work and commitment of the people behind the scenes of the various quiz leagues to make things work online has been beyond admirable. 

Quizzing has never been more active, and in terms of serious players competing against each other and tackling serious questions, there have never been as many options. As quizzers, we have never had such a luxury of choice and the buck doesn't just stop with the organised events. The social aspect and informal quizzing has been a side effect of the move to quizzing online with late night sessions running into the small hours. A quick post on the relevant facebook pages and you could have a Zoom room full of quizzers in no-time!

Many of the innovations of 2020 will continue long after this horrendous year is over. There has been fundamental shifts in the quizzing community and it will be interesting to see how things pan out. 2021 I am sure will be a better year and one that is full of more quiz than ever!

New Years Eve -Twitter Quiz

Throughout the day on the Quiz Addict Twitter account @quizaddictblog I will be running a 300 question quiz with questions posted throughout the day.

Prizes will be included at random times so make sure you follow the account and see you on Twitter!

Quizzing in 2020 - The Pub Quiz

 In addition to the series that has looked at the quizzing world of 2020. the changes, the innovations and the vast array of options we now have as quizzers, I can't ignore one aspect of 2020 that has changed by quizzing and that is the disappearance of the Pub Quiz, specifically my Sunday Night quiz at The Albert in Sunderland. Although some quizzes did start up again briefly during the Summer, the local restrictions, nature of the quiz and usual array of teams, meant that relaunching the quiz wasn't really viable and to stay on the safe side, it hasn't taken place since March. The pub itself remained open when permitted, operating with a delicious festive takeaway menu at the moment, but the quiz is still yet to return.

Like many other hosts, I miss various parts of hosting the pub quiz. The research each week not only was enjoyable but added to my own knowledge and during the lockdown period, I have been able to answer countless questions correct due to the fact that I had set it in the pub quiz. Particularly current affairs stuff....and indeed the reverse has happened, I have missed out on getting points on current affairs questions I would have lapped up if I was setting.

I have missed more than just the research and quiz writing element. Sunday night's were more of a social thing and I had great teams competing on a regular basis. The quiz did take up a lot of my week and was hitting a good stride before Lockdown hit, so the year of hard work was really starting to pay off. 

Lets hope 2021 sees the Albert Pub Quiz return in some form!

Boxing Day Twitter Quiz

 Over at my Twitter account @quizaddictblog I will be posting up several questions throughout the day on Boxing Day. A wide mix of things and Im hoping to post in excess of 100 questions. Follow the account and play along

Merry Christmas

 

Well, at the end of what has been on of the strangest of years, all that is left to say is that I hope you have a fantastic Christmas. All the best for 2021!

Quizzing in 2020 - #9 - Quizzing.com/UK Quiz Circuit

 

Finally in this series looking back at Quizzing in 2020, a brief mention for Quizzing.com/British Quiz Association who have been very active this year in trying to adapt to the world of online quizzing. Usually events, known as Grand Prixs, are hosted every month in venues around the nation. The top players gather together to tackle 240 questions on a range of subjects and ranking points etc are at stake. The standings are usually taken with a degree of seriousness and its a measuring stick used by top level players to judge their performances and improvements. Every aspect of this changed in 2020....

The GP's moved online, and in a move that was not without criticism, premier events such as the British Quizzing Championship and World Quiz Championship all took place via Zoom. The company still went on to provide several thousands quality questions via this format, but the results will forever have an asterisk next to them. I like to think that most quizzers are honest people, but given the way in which these were conducted and the "perception" of these events as being important in the eyes of peers, the temptation for some could have been too much.

I did enjoy the British Quiz Championship when I took part, but having to sit on Zoom for 2 hours filling in an exam paper, did not have the same appeal or enjoyment as an in person event. Given the questions were available on line, I tended to purchase the sets rather than compete. I do like seeing how well I have performed but the leader boards had a little less importance online.

Quizzing also launched several initiatives that were popular such as a Friday Night Quiz fronted by Shaun Williamson, the Quizzing World Cup which was won by Scotland and Quiz Nations which is a new team contest starting next year. These have always been well attended events but the organisation, as well as the players, must be itching to get back to being face to face quizzing!

Again though, it looks as if the innovations of online quizzing will mean GP's are now more accessible for players who couldn't previously compete due to time or travel distances. Zoom GP's, whatever you make of them, will certainly be here to stay!

Quizzing in 2020 #8 - Youtube

 

Another avenue explored by quiz hosts, setters and players during the months of lockdown was and continues to be Youtube. I must admit that despite the occasional good quiz from established setters, as well as the broadcasting of events/finals from the leagues mentioned below, few quiz based channels really stood out for me, and other than "Jays Online Pub Quiz" (which sadly I cant review in this series as I didn't take part this year - but huge Kudos to Jay for the charity work this developed into and he has been rightly honoured for his efforts) very little success was had. Until All Things Quiz came along...

All Things Quiz is the brainchild of quizzer Gareth Kingston who has been an active member of the quizzing community ever since I started being aware of it 10 years ago. Whilst people logging into Zoom to compete in Online quizzes, and the market became ever more congested, Gareth began to offer an alternative product. All Things Quiz is a mixture of Quiz News, Quiz Discussion, Live Reaction Videos and Quiz Competitions. Content is uploaded on a regular basis and there always seems to be something new to watch.

The Quiz News weekly show is a great way to catch up with the latest developments in the quiz world and covers all the major leagues. You can see the latest News Week video HERE. Hopefully, for new players, this weekly video also makes people more aware of what quizzing options are out there!

There have also been several 'chat' videos discussing quizzing topics. The one on Cheating which can be found HERE was very interesting. Sadly, cheating has reared its ugly head regularly throughout lockdown with quite heated discussions taking place online. The Chat video linked above features Online Quiz League founder Jon Stitcher discussing the matter with Gareth after a particularly controversial moment.

There is too much content to go through individually, but another highlight was the Quiz Omnium. You can see episode 1 HERE. The show is a unique format, devised by Gareth, as a 4 player matchup testing a wide range of quizzing skills. You can see some top quizzers taking part in the first series on the link above, and I am pleased to read that the Omnium will be returning in 2021!

All in all, All Things Quiz is a fantastic addition to the quiz community and like many other things mentioned in this series of posts, it is something that will continue long after the current situation is over

Quizzing in 2020 # 7 - Speed Quizzing

 

I mentioned a few days ago, the excellent 50@6 daily quizzes that utilise the Speedquizzing software, and given how many quizzes I have played in using Speedquizzing software over the year, its worth a mention of its own!

I have always enjoyed Speedquizzing on the rare occasions I get to play. Sadly, that is not through choice but it just appears that the company have yet to breakthrough in the north east region and hence its rare to find a pub running a Speedquizzing event. Hopefully, Lockdown has changed that as players and hosts have seen how good it can be!

Speedquizzing were one of the first, if not the first, major Quiz Company to start moving things online as Lockdown hit and indeed have certainly been the most successful.  Initially, everything was free to hosts so there became such a huge choice of quizzes it was overwhelming at times and I spent more time picking what quizzes to play that playing I think.  The quality varied massively but I managed to find a nice regular 3-4 quizzes to play which were largely cheat free and fun questions. Don't get me wrong, there were some awful quizzes out there with rampant cheating and you have to accept that people in the room aren't probably taking it as serious as you. (typified by the fact people will buzz answers to multiple choice questions before the question!).

But in general, with Pub Quizzes a no go, Speedquizzing has provided thousands of people with enjoyment over the past year and gave people a new appreciation of quizzing. One positive affect of this could be that people who didn't used to attend Quizzes in the past, may be tempted when pubs reopen due to their experiences of quizzing online. They now charge online hosts if they have over 12 players logged in which has meant two things  - a) hosts either ask for donations or now charge a fee to play and b) the quality is higher as the weaker quizzes have vanished and what you see left are the ones people enjoy enough to pay!

There are some many quizzes ranging from themed ones to general knowledge to tournaments etc and the best way to get involved is  HERE. You can see listings of quizzes and usually of an evening you can find a quiz starting every hour

Quizzing in 2020 #6 - MK Quiz League

 

The Milton Keynes Quiz League, like many of those all over the country, decided to move online later in the Summer as it became apparent a return to normal face to face quizzing was not an option. I have always followed the League sets online and enjoyed playing them, so I was very intrigued when the League opened up its Online division to players from outside of the area. 

I was placed on a team with several locals and its been a blast so far. We are only 5-6 games into the season but the sets have been very high standard and the pairs are always tightly balanced with a "subject choice" round that is unique to this league. All in all, the league is a pleasure to play in and I for one will miss it as and when it moves back into pubs!

You can find information on the league and all sets HERE. If you are in the Milton Keynes area I would certainly suggest you get involve. Even if you are new to quizzing, this is an ideal league due to the nature of the sets!

Christmas University Challenge - Starts Tomorrow

 

Always one of the highlights of the festive season, the Christmas tournament edition of University Challenge begins to air tomorrow night on BBC 2. 10 episodes are scheduled to run and the series always provides a high level of competition with the usual top quality questions!

Quizzing in 2020 #5 - 50@6

 

To continue on the series of Quizzing highlights from 2020, then the quiz referred to as "50@6" has been another highlight. It uses the Speedquizzing Live software (more on that later) and occurs every night of the week at 6pm. As the name suggests its  50 questions quiz, handicaps are in play to balance things out and some of the top quizzers in the UK compete. The setting duties are passed around and it always makes for a fun, varied and interesting quiz. In the peak of Lockdown I was able to play most days, but had to tone it down when I went back to work. I miss playing every day but its always a great quiz to play when I can.

The best way to get involved is via the Facebook page HERE

Quizzing in 2020 #4 - Wikiquiz

 

To continue on with the series looking at Quizzing in 2020, we move onto to Wikiquiz. I am moving away from Zoom based quizzes for now to look at a format Will Jones designed well before Lockdown hit. As far as I am aware, plans were in place to launch Wikiquiz as a platform for quizzers to compete against each other in user created sets and bring the online quiz community together. When lockdown hit, the timing meant that Wikiquiz, which launched at a similar time to the first UK lockdown announcement, was where thousands of quizzers turned to get their fix.

 

 A brief look at the leaderboards from the first quizzes published on the site, to the ones on the present day, showcase just how far this has reached.  In terms of sheer numbers of players who have competed, Wikiquiz would stand tall above any other of the innovations that have launched this year. Players from across the globe compete ranging from novices you have stumbled across the site to TV professionals. Some may do every quiz they can, others may pick the more specialist topics. Either way Wikiquiz has something for everyone. Users create bespoke quizzes on all manner of subjects and some of the finest setters in the country offer up regular sets. And of course its all free!

 

At the heart of Wikiquiz is what are known as “Main Event” quizzes which are typically 50 questions long and take place every night at 7pm and 9pm. Players have 30 minutes to answer and then a leaderboard is released. There was something novel and interesting about playing a quiz at a set time knowing players around the globe were tackling the same set!

 

The software behind the site made things all the more enjoyable. As a player, it couldn’t be any simpler……read the questions, type your answer. As a setter, the marking system is just a joy to behold.  Will Jones created something that has been cherished by thousands of quizzers throughout this awful year and long may it continue!

 

I think if you added up how many people had played how many quizzes since the launch of Wikiquiz the numbers would be staggering. The full archive is available on the site and it also lists live and upcoming quizzes too. Even if you only remotely like an occasional quiz, there is something on there for everyone but for the true obsessives out there Wikiquiz has been a central factor in the hobby we enjoy!

 

You will find the site HERE

Quizzing in 2020 #3 - MIMIR'S Well

  

I had never played in the quiz format know as a MIMIR until Lockdown. In fact, as they had never been available to me I wasn’t actually sure what a MIMIR was but 9 months later and I am now a veteran with literally 100s of games behind me, mainly online friendlies and suchlike, but it all began for me with MIMIRS Well.

Organised by top ranking quizzers including Daoud Jackson and Joey Goldman, MIMIR’s Well took the 4 person format online. It is an individual quiz with quads of questions (the best way to learn if interested is to watch the video below of a recent final – although don’t be put off, the heats are easier and you play against people at your own level). Various seasons have already been held and with around 200 quizzers playing, you could see how this could become an organisational headache, but the smooth and seamless way in which the structure was devised means that even newbies to the format can easily take part!

 

Being individual, and containing some of the worlds top players, the standard is high and topics emerge from every aspect of the quiz canon. But eventually after a few games, the system works out and you end up playing against players with similar records to yours. Meaning games tend to be close and points hard fought. The questions are written to a very high standard indeed, and indeed the setting team deserve credit for being able to produce such quantities of quads of questions that continue to entertain quiz folk. I have tried writing a MIMIR before and coming up with balanced, fair and interesting quads is by no means an easy feat.

 

If you are looking for a weekly individual quiz challenge that will push your knowledge to the limits then  suggest taking a look at the MIMIRS Wells website HERE and giving it a go. The games are around 30-45 minutes long and you only play once per week. A season is currently in progress but I suspect around February time a new league will commence so make sure you Register HERE and mentioned Daniel Fullard/Quiz Addict when you do.

 

Video below from a recent final…

Quizzing in 2020 #2 - Quarantine Virtual Quiz League

 

Continuing on in the series of looking back at Quizzing of 2020, today I look at another League based quizzing event…this time Dave Tilleys “Quarantine Virtual Quiz League”.

 

Dave was quick to get the league organised as lockdown hit and attracted some of the UK’s finest players, including the likes of Eggheads Pat Gibson and Paul Sinha from the Chase. In fact,  the season seemed to start in a flash and I ended up debuting for a game or two in the initial season after a drop out. However, after seeing the league in action, I proposed to team mates from the Online Quiz League team (Disparate Origins) that we enter Season 2….and low and behold we did.

 

The format is very much the same as a lot of Quiz Leagues with teams of 4 competing on individual questions. The entire league is ran of the Free Guess rule and questions are set by the teams. Meaning every team sits out one week and submits a set of questions. This gives the league its own character as you never quite know what to expect with the questions! Safe to say, there are some fantastic setters in the league but also many more traditional quiz league sets which gives the Tuesday Nights some variety. I also do like putting a question set together.

 

Dave keeps a tight handle on the league and co-ordinates the nights meaning you simply turn up and play. It has grown to 16 teams in Season 2 and looking to add more for Season 3 which begins in January 2021. If you are interested in submitting a team, or indeed entering as an individual, pop me an email to daniel@thequizaddict.com and Ill put you in touch with the organiser. (There is a Facebook group if you search for “Quarantine Virtual Quiz League”).

Quizzing in 2020 #1 - Online Quiz League

 

So, to begin the series of looking back at 2020 in the year of quizzing, there is only one place that I can really begin and that is the Online Quiz League ran by Jon Stitcher. As with all hobbies and interests, when Lockdown hit in March the thousands of folk across the UK who love to quiz suddenly had that opportunity taken away from them. Pubs were shut, events were cancelled and leagues were put on hold. Some quizmasters jumped the gun and tried to move online quickly, others gave up and decided to ride it out, whilst  others took time to plan and prepare a league format that would appeal to quizzers all over the country from those at the elite level, to those who never had quizzed before in a league format. Sounds impossible?.......From this the Online Quiz League was born….

 

The league seemed ambitious and nothing like it had been tried before. Could it work? How would quizzers cope competing via Zoom? Would the whole thing being “online” cast a shadow over proceedings? Would it crash and burn? In the early days, no one really knew the answers to these questions. Players, organisers and setters alike were in a new world. The initial uptake though looked promising with quizzers from across the UK, and later from around the globe, lining up to compete. From TV Chasers to World Champions to quiz novices, the first season attracted a barrage of players with an impressive 36 teams.

 

Suddenly, Wednesday nights became the weekly highlight and Jon recruited some of the finest setters in the country to put together sets for the league. Every week at 8pm players lined up on Zoom to take on the challenge and the league continued to flourish. Not only that but quiz sessions often ran late into the night with friendlies and get togethers that started to create a real community amongst players in the Online Quiz League. In the peak lockdown period it was common for sessions to still be going strong at 2am. (The main game runs from 8pm until around 9pm)

 

By Season 2, 54 teams were competing and this is looking to increase as Season 3 is due to commence in January. In fact, I think there is enough time to register as both a team or as an individual (please quote The Quiz Addict or Daniel Fullard if you do!). I began in this league just registering as a solo player and was put on a great team with some top class quizzers who I have went on to entering several other events with. All info HERE.

 

On a personal level, the OQL, along with several other of the online quizzes I am to mention in this series has revitalised my quizzing and in fact I am quizzing more than ever! I had never played in a team based quiz with individual questions before and the only league I had access to up here in Sunderland is very different altogether and I had stopped playing around 2 years ago. So having the chance of playing in this sort of league, with experienced and dedicated setters, top level quizzers and a wide reaching range of questions was one I was always going to jump at. As mentioned above, I was lucky enough to be placed within a friendly team and have met some great people via the medium of Zoom.

And I am one of hundreds of players who is glad to hear that the OQL is planned to run and run. In many ways its a shame that its took a worldwide pandemic to bring to life such a wonderful concept played in the best of of spirits, but now that OQL is here, I intend to make the most of it for as long as possible. With a 16 month old daughter, my quizzing has been somewhat restricted in recent years but the OQL has given me focus, enjoyment and without doubt has been a weekly highlight ever since it began.

I have enjoyed many aspects of the quizzing world in the Covid-lockdown-zoom era, but if I was forced to pick only one league/event to continue playing in it….it would most certainly be this!

 

Quizzing in 2020

 

When 2020 began, I couldn’t imagine writing the sort of posts I am about to write over the next few days. I intend to look back at 2020 in quizzing, by looking through leagues I’ve played in, competitions I’ve enjoyed and changes to the quiz world.  Thinking ahead, pretty much everything I am going to mention or discuss would not have happened without the pandemic. For the literally thousands of quizzers across the UK (and indeed many more across the world), the pandemic brought the community together in ways we could not have imagined and the quiz world is in a very different place now than what is was 12 months ago. I will begin tomorrow by looking at the Online Quiz League….

Mastermind 2020/2021 - Heats 8 and 9

 

 

Mastermind 2020/2021

Heat 8 and 9

 

Due to a busy few weeks, I feel a little bit behind on the Mastermind front so just a quick recap this week of the past two heats in the first round. Some excellent quizzers on display in each heat, and the competition is really hotting up now. The good news for fans of Mastermind is that the series is planned to air as normal during the Xmas period with episodes sticking to 7.30pm on Mondays! On with the heats.

 

 

Heat 8

 

Heat 8 aired last week and taking to the chair were…

 

-     Nick Roberts

-     Harry Shaw

-     Stephen Bell

-     Claire Murphy

 

At the end of the specialist round the standings were as follows

 

Nick Roberts	Freshwater Fish of GB	10
Claire Murphy	Lin Manuel Miranda	9
Harry Shaw	Nick Cave	7
Stephen Bell	History of UK Scouting	5

A rare double figures on a SS in this series of the show placed Nick Roberts in a commanding position going into the GK. Stephen Bell took to the seat first and matched his 5 from the first round. The shake of the head as he went back to the seat suggested the set was a tricky one. Harry needed a large double figure score to put pressure on his rivals. He scored throughout the round on a range of subjects, netting 9 points. Perhaps not quite enough but a solid performance nonetheless.

Claire Murphy was next and took no time to settle into her stride and flew through the set firing off answers rapidly to rack up her total. Indeed, her score of 21 was impressive, and as I keep saying anything north of 20 is rare this series. In fact only 3 people had scored higher than her in the 8 heats so far at this point. Could Nick Roberts change that? A horrible Stoptober questions kicked off the set (I would certainly have said drinking too!) and modern popular music followed to give a stuttering start. The scoring came throughout the round but a few pauses and a set I am Nick would agree probably didn’t allow him to showcase his General Knowledge meant he couldn’t match Claire’s total.

Congratulations to Claire Murphy on what turned out to be a commanding win! Another contender to keep an eye on for the next round!

Contestant	Specialist Subject	SS	GK	Total
Claire Murphy	Lin Manuel Miranda	9	12	21
Nick Roberts	Freshwater Fish of GB	10	8	18
Harry Shaw	Nick Cave	7	9`	16
Stephen Bell	History of UK Scouting	5	5	10

 

Heat 9

Onto the heat aired last night (14^th December) and I have some vested  interest here….Lining up were….

-     Wanda Shaw

-     Kieran Edge

-     Sallie Phillips

-    Ashton Davies

 

I have quizzed many times both online and offline with Ashton Davies who is a terrific quizzer in any format you put him in! So naturally, I was rooting for him here and knew it would take one of the other contenders to produce something special to defeat him….

 

At the end of the specialist round the standings were as follows

 

Ashton Davies	Nick Drake	11
Wanda Shaw	John Singer Sergent	11
Sallie Phillips	Jane Austen Novels	9
Kieran Edge	The Sopranos	7

Ashton Davies showed his class with a solid 11, which was matched by Wanda. Both of these were, at this stage the second highest SS scores of the series, only one behind Frankie Frankos 12 in the very first episode. 

Onto the GK then and Kieran Edge was first to take the chair moving his score up to 12 on what I thought was a tricky set.  Sallie Phillips hit double figures on her General Knowledge and took her score to 20, a score that would have won 3 heats so far this series. But was it enough? Wanda added 9 to her total bringing her total to 20. An even rarer feat to have two 20 plus score in a heat.

Ashton Davies next and barely a foot was put wrong in the opening half as he approached the figure of 20 quickly and then kept adding an adding. A true masterclass in how to play the GK round in Mastermind. A confident, impressive display…the joint highest GK score of the series so far and the second highest total. Another contender for the crown emerges!

A high quality heat all round and congratulations to Ashton! Best of Luck for the next round.

 

 

Contestant	Specialist Subject	SS	GK	Total
Ashton Davies	Nick Drake	11	15	26
Wanda Shaw	John Singer Sergent	11	9	20
Sallie Phillips	Jane Austen Novels	10	10	20
Kieran Edge	The Sopranos	7	5	12

 

 

 

 

And the current Mastermind season leader board now looks like this…

Contestant	Total
Frankie Franko	27 (w)
Ashton Davies	26 (w)
Claire Barrow	23 (w)
Tom Lee	21 (w)
Claire Murphy	21 (w)
Emma Haley	21
Sally Wilson	21
Jackie Hunter	20 (w)
Steve Goddard	20 (w)
Jane McDonnell	20
Sallie Phillips	20
Wanda Shaw	20
Jacqueline Jones	19 (w)
Colin Wilson	19
Lawrence Cook	19
Poppy Mckenzie Smith	19
Andrew Fortyish	18
Ikenna Oguguo	18
Jamie Hall	18
Nick Roberts	18
Sarah Knapper	18
Edana Guest	17 (w)
Adrian Segens	17
Bryony Ashcroft	17
Alex Hardwick	16
Annabelle Dunwoody	16
Dani Cugini	16
Harry Score	16
Jeremy Sullivan	16
Kitty Grant	16
Jonathan Sargant	15
Thomad De Bock	15
Cecil Morgan	14
Peter Almond	14
Kieran Edge	12
Stephen Bell	10

 *the (w) indicates that score won the heat

  Other Mastermind season records this far –

·                  Highest GK Total – Frankie Franko – 15 and Ashton Davies - 15

·                  Highest SS Total – Frankie Franko – 12

·                  Highest Scoring Heat – Heat 1 – (Tom Lee, Sally Wilson, Emma Haley, Adrian Segens) – 80

·                  Highest scoring combined GK heat – Heat 7 – 42 points (Claire Barrow, Lawrence Cook, Thomas De Bock, Sarah Knapper)