Q: Is Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings considered Sci-Fi? A: No, these are both examples of fantasy. Sci-Fi contains science, not magic. But good effort, keep thinking. Q: What about comic book characters? A: Some are, such as Spiderman, Superman, etc. When in doubt, review the characteristics of "What is Sci-Fi?" Q: Pirates? A: Yes, there is pirate sci-fi! Try Firefly, Mad Max, Privateers, but not Pirates of the Caribbean or Treasure Island. Q; Do the guys from Mythbusters count? A: Sadly, Adam and Jamie are about science, not futuristic science. Q: Are real weapons allowed? A: This is a wedding,not an SCA event. Please keep your real plasma guns and lightsabers at home so as not to harm the children.