Help me devise a peer judging system for a contest that will contain approximately 135 members, give or take a few. [more inside]
posted by Modus Pwnens on Dec 17, 2009 - 5 answers

What's a fair way to chose winners for this ad-hoc giveaway? details inside... [more inside]
posted by smelvis on Oct 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Grammarians: Is it OK to take liberties with the word "win" when publicizing a contest or draw? [more inside]
posted by wackybrit on Oct 5, 2009 - 15 answers

Why are so many contests limited to the continental United States? [more inside]
posted by yesno on Aug 13, 2009 - 7 answers

PhotoFilter: I need to create a monthly photo contest for my clients to participate in. Help me find the easiest way to do this. [more inside]
posted by SuperErin on Jun 18, 2009 - 1 answer

What rules / laws govern prize draws and contests in Ontario? How best to manage a giveaway much bigger than I've done before? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 29, 2009 - 4 answers

As has been done with previous similar contests, has anyone posted a regression that estimates when Apple will hit the 1B mark on their recent app download contest? (I'm not talking about when Apple's web JS counter is programmed to flip early tomorrow morning.)
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Apr 22, 2009 - 5 answers

Best strategy for a gummy bear eating contest? [more inside]
posted by jwfree on Feb 25, 2009 - 35 answers

Are there websites or communities that exist to gather and link to legitimate sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Dec 10, 2008 - 5 answers

Please help me remember this movie/contest. [more inside]
posted by crossoverman on Nov 20, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm looking to create a competitive writing site, does such a thing exist? [more inside]
posted by The Power Nap on Oct 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Conference-room-naming filter (since yall are so damn good at it). [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Oct 10, 2008 - 25 answers

What movie is this screen capture from? (girl playing a record) [more inside]
posted by white light on Oct 6, 2008 - 13 answers

Imagine a contest, with 21 judges and 4 contestants. Judges must give one contestant 4 points, one contestant 3 points, one contestant 2 points, and one contestant 1 point. The winner is decided by summing the scores of all 21 judges. Mathematically speaking, what percentage of the time would you expect there to be a tie for first place after all 21 scores have been added?
posted by 23skidoo on Jun 24, 2008 - 25 answers

My friends and I are about to embark on a 6-week push-up training program. Obviously, this has to be a competitive event. The problem, though, is finding a fair way to measure who wins... [more inside]
posted by um_maverick on Jun 23, 2008 - 14 answers

I need a really great, somewhat poker related prize (or a couple of prizes) that will cost less than $1200. I'm giving it away in early August (somewhat flexible on the date). [more inside]
posted by my homunculus is drowning on May 20, 2008 - 8 answers

In the mid-eighties, there was some "event" on television. It was a (crappy) movie, but embedded within it was a contest and/or puzzle. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on May 17, 2008 - 5 answers

I ran a creative contest. 17 people submitted. 8 judges each chose their top three, in order of preference. What is the fairest way to rank each entry?
posted by stokast on Apr 29, 2008 - 15 answers

Help me design a small Access application to run a prize drawing. As I see it, the MC will open the application and click the Draw button, which will select from the available prizes for that month. Once drawn, that prize becomes unavailable. MC will then type in the winner's name and click Save, setting the form ready for the next contestant. Specs and examples follow. [more inside]
posted by kc0dxh on Jan 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Is anyone familiar with the web site Photography Laureates? [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan on Nov 29, 2007 - 5 answers

What type of stories win the Toronto Star's short story contest? I mean, beyond what's in the Star's rules and guidelines -- does history show a bias towards a certain subject matter or style, etc.? The judges are from the Humber College creative writing program -- does that mean there are any types of writing that are especially in/out of favour?
posted by winston on Nov 27, 2007 - 0 answers

Is there a online repository for ongoing consumer contests? [more inside]
posted by hypersloth on Nov 21, 2007 - 3 answers

Help me find debates with a clear winner. [more inside]
posted by StrikeTheViol on Nov 17, 2007 - 25 answers

We have a krispy kreme donut eating contest in my office tomorrow. What can I expect if I actually manage to consume 24 donuts? [more inside]
posted by Wolfie on Nov 13, 2007 - 59 answers

Is there any kind of master list of Halo 3 promotions? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Sep 23, 2007 - 3 answers

The social justice non-profit I work for is currently participating in a contest run by Six Degrees. Basically, if we are one of the six non-profits that have the largest unique number of on-line donations (given to our organization through a specific link) we'll get grant that doubles the money we raised, up to $10,000. (In other words, we need to have the most givers, not raise the most cash.) Can you suggest any socially progressive/liberal/lefty blogs (along the lines of DailyKos or Turn Maine Blue) with decent readerships that might be willing to plug our group and help us gather donations? The contest ends on Sunday at 11:59 pm, and although we've pushed hard via emails, etc. with our own contacts and member base (we're currently in the top ten), we need to expand our reach quickly if we're going to end up in the top six.
posted by anastasiav on Sep 12, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm in Oregon. I run a website which generates moderate traffic. I would like to hold a group writing project in which I would award "prizes" to participants. (Prizes would include a Wii, and possibly gift certificates, etc.) I want to do this with minimal hassle, but within the bounds of the law. What do I need to be aware of? [more inside]
posted by jdroth on Sep 6, 2007 - 5 answers

Help my dad win accolades for his photography. [more inside]
posted by serazin on Aug 19, 2007 - 8 answers

I want to go! The company is sponsiring "Yes, literally, bring an idea and we’ll buy lunch." However I have no idea to bring! Maybe some of you creative types could help me come up with one! [more inside]
posted by Relly70 on Jul 16, 2007 - 40 answers

Celebrating George W. Bush's birthday ironically - any ideas for party games, trivia questions or otherwise? [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Jul 6, 2007 - 32 answers

Help! I'm running a pie contest Sunday. I need pointers on how to set it up. [more inside]
posted by Miko on Jun 29, 2007 - 5 answers

My boss has challenged me to complete some sort of marathon workout at his gym. I'm not very athletic, but if I can finish, my boss will buy all his employees an expensive steak dinner. I need tips -- especially as to what/when to eat. The workout is at 8pm tonight. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Jun 19, 2007 - 23 answers

When companies sponsor contests to win a "lifetime supply" of their product, how do they decide what constitutes a lifetime supply? [more inside]
posted by amyms on May 30, 2007 - 14 answers

I work for an NGO that is interested in holding a contest for developers and programmers to create a social networking widget. Does anyone know of how and where to advertise such a contest? [more inside]
posted by wheresdabeefy on May 1, 2007 - 14 answers

I have a pizza eating contest in a week. I'm going to need a serious plan if I'm going to vanquish this monster. [more inside]
posted by mrgreyisyelling on Apr 10, 2007 - 19 answers

Can you suggest any simple recipes that contain chocolate, but that aren't exactly dessert, and that aren't chili or mole? [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y on Feb 5, 2007 - 23 answers

What sort of online contest should I hold to give away a book of poetry? [more inside]
posted by steef on Feb 4, 2007 - 9 answers

What are the most misogynist rap songs you have ever heard? See [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jan 25, 2007 - 56 answers

should i contest a moving violation? [more inside]
posted by alkupe on Jan 23, 2007 - 27 answers

What are some memorable news stories this year that could be easily turned into company contest fodder, and how can I go about doing it? [more inside]
posted by geronimo's folly on Dec 11, 2006 - 3 answers

Writers: How do you decide which writing contests to enter? [more inside]
posted by clairezulkey on Nov 22, 2006 - 4 answers

Is it possible to tell if other people are using votebots or scripts in an online contest? [more inside]
posted by clockworkjoe on Sep 27, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me come up with a simple, awesome newspaper contest. [more inside]
posted by stokast on Aug 21, 2006 - 7 answers

Do contest winners lose money because of taxes? [more inside]
posted by gearspring on Apr 30, 2006 - 22 answers

Help me win a stupid contest with the following vague theme: Worst. Songs. Ever. [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 on Apr 25, 2006 - 104 answers

So every Easter my family has an egg cracking contest using hardboiled eggs. You pair off with a partner, smash your eggs together, and whoever's egg does not crack goes on to the next round until you are left with one winner. My question is, why does only one egg break? They never both crack, no matter how they are smashed together. [more inside]
posted by banished on Apr 17, 2006 - 33 answers

Does a "remix contest" blog exist? Are there any music production type websites that keep up with this stuff? [more inside]
posted by ernie on Mar 7, 2006 - 10 answers

What the hell are these? [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye on Dec 28, 2005 - 33 answers

Every year at Christmas, my husband's family has a cooking contest. I don't expect to win, because Grandma is generally a lock. However, I'm a good sport and generally try to make a respectable showing. This year's theme is "appetizers with mint in them," and I am looking for tasty recipes. There's a catch though... [more inside]
posted by jennyb on Nov 25, 2005 - 18 answers

If a company is holding a series of 24 raffles where they give away a prize, and you have 24 raffle tickets which can be used in any number of raffles you choose, do you have better odds entering one ticket per draw, or using them all in one draw? This is assuming that the number of other participants in the raffle is roughly the same from draw-to-draw.
posted by Jairus on Oct 3, 2005 - 17 answers