The Saturn Game


"The Saturn Game" is a science fiction novella by American writer Poul Anderson, originally published in Analog [Science Fiction and Fact] in February 1981.

Plot summary

Imaginative roleplaying provides relief for some of the crew on the long, dull trip to Saturn. However, their imaginary world becomes hazardously confused with the real one when a team begins the exploration of Iapetus, one of Saturn's moons.

Reception

"The Saturn Game" won the 1981 Nebula Award for Best Novella and the 1982 Hugo Award for Best Novella.