Here's a first pass at the rules for the 2015 Puzzle Contest for your consideration & comment. (Blue highlights indicate that edits are required when appropriate info is available.)
Thanks
Edgar
[FONT="]The Birthday Bash Puzzle Contest!
What is it?
This contest will use a mix of Crossword Puzzles and other word games to give you a chance to solve a puzzle, have some fun and possibly win a prize.
How do I participate?
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[FONT="]Each day for a set period of time (specify the time period) I will post a new puzzle on the IAP Bash Entry Form website (found here: {add link} ) and make an announcement here. You will have at least 24 hours to complete each puzzle and the time will end when the next puzzle is posted or when the time period for the contest ends.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Once a new puzzle has been started, you will not be able to go back and do the previous puzzles. You will have until the next puzzle is posted to complete the existing puzzle so be sure to check this forum for new puzzles frequently and daily so you don't miss any puzzles!
How do I win
There is no need to rush to complete the puzzles. The amount of time that it takes for you to solve a puzzle will not affect your chances of winning at all as long as you finish it before the time for that puzzle ends, so take your time and enjoy the puzzle.[/FONT]
[FONT="]When each puzzle is completed, I will use random.org to randomly draw a winner from everyone who properly completed that puzzle. If enough prizes are available, there may be more than one winner some days.[/FONT]
[FONT="]{an additional variant if enough prizes are available}[/FONT]
[FONT="]Each puzzle will also have an unannounced theme. Every entrant will have an opportunity to make ONE guess as to the theme for that particular puzzle. You may only make a guess if you also complete the puzzle. [/FONT]
[FONT="]I will use random.org to randomly draw a winner from everyone who properly identified the theme of that day's puzzle.[/FONT]
[FONT="]You can win a maximum of one prize during the Birthday Bash Puzzle Contest. You may continue to participate in the contest for fun, but once you win a prize, your name will not be entered into another random draw during this contest.[/FONT]
[FONT="]{one more variant if enough prizes are available}[/FONT]
[FONT="]At the end of the contest, all participants who completed one or more puzzles during the contest but who did not win one of the daily prizes, will be entered into a random draw for one more chance to win a prize.[/FONT]
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How do I enter?
When you complete a puzzle, you will get a congratulations message along with a completion code. Once you have this code, enter it into the entry form along with your guess for that puzzle's theme and you will be automatically entered into that day's contest.
Remember, the more you participate, the better your chances of winning a prize will be!
Good luck, have fun, and let the puzzles begin!
Where do I find this awesome contest?
You can find the first puzzle beginning [/FONT][FONT="] February 1 here: {add link}[/FONT]
Thanks
Edgar
[FONT="]The Birthday Bash Puzzle Contest!
What is it?
This contest will use a mix of Crossword Puzzles and other word games to give you a chance to solve a puzzle, have some fun and possibly win a prize.
How do I participate?
[/FONT]
[FONT="]Each day for a set period of time (specify the time period) I will post a new puzzle on the IAP Bash Entry Form website (found here: {add link} ) and make an announcement here. You will have at least 24 hours to complete each puzzle and the time will end when the next puzzle is posted or when the time period for the contest ends.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Once a new puzzle has been started, you will not be able to go back and do the previous puzzles. You will have until the next puzzle is posted to complete the existing puzzle so be sure to check this forum for new puzzles frequently and daily so you don't miss any puzzles!
How do I win
There is no need to rush to complete the puzzles. The amount of time that it takes for you to solve a puzzle will not affect your chances of winning at all as long as you finish it before the time for that puzzle ends, so take your time and enjoy the puzzle.[/FONT]
[FONT="]When each puzzle is completed, I will use random.org to randomly draw a winner from everyone who properly completed that puzzle. If enough prizes are available, there may be more than one winner some days.[/FONT]
[FONT="]{an additional variant if enough prizes are available}[/FONT]
[FONT="]Each puzzle will also have an unannounced theme. Every entrant will have an opportunity to make ONE guess as to the theme for that particular puzzle. You may only make a guess if you also complete the puzzle. [/FONT]
[FONT="]I will use random.org to randomly draw a winner from everyone who properly identified the theme of that day's puzzle.[/FONT]
[FONT="]You can win a maximum of one prize during the Birthday Bash Puzzle Contest. You may continue to participate in the contest for fun, but once you win a prize, your name will not be entered into another random draw during this contest.[/FONT]
[FONT="]{one more variant if enough prizes are available}[/FONT]
[FONT="]At the end of the contest, all participants who completed one or more puzzles during the contest but who did not win one of the daily prizes, will be entered into a random draw for one more chance to win a prize.[/FONT]
[FONT="]
How do I enter?
When you complete a puzzle, you will get a congratulations message along with a completion code. Once you have this code, enter it into the entry form along with your guess for that puzzle's theme and you will be automatically entered into that day's contest.
Remember, the more you participate, the better your chances of winning a prize will be!
Good luck, have fun, and let the puzzles begin!
Where do I find this awesome contest?
You can find the first puzzle beginning [/FONT][FONT="] February 1 here: {add link}[/FONT]
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