PINQUEST National Pinball Competition Terms and Rules

The PINQUEST National Pinball Competition ("Competition") is a nationwide pinball event hosted by PINQUEST, featuring a 4-week league, Guest Quests, and a high score month-long leaderboard under the "Official PINQUEST Challenges" National Location. By participating, you agree to these terms and rules, which govern all aspects of the Competition, Guest Quests, and leaderboard.

1. Eligibility
- Participants: Open to all PINQUEST app users aged 13+ residing in the continental United States, excluding territories (e.g., Puerto Rico, Guam), who sign up for the league under the "Official PINQUEST Challenges" National Location via the PINQUEST app or enter by mail-in entry (see Section 8). Players must register via the PINQUEST app, agreeing to these terms and the privacy policy, and sign up for the league under the "Official PINQUEST Challenges" National Location, or submit a mail-in entry.
- No Purchase Necessary: Participation is free, though access to pinball machines may incur costs at third-party locations (e.g., arcades).

2. Sweepstakes Disclosure
- No Purchase Necessary: No purchase or payment is required to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.
- Odds of Winning: Odds of winning random draw prizes (pins, grand prize swag) depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
- Void Where Prohibited: The Competition is void where prohibited by law.

3. Guest Host Role and Liability
- Role: Guest hosts are invited contributors who select the game bank for a month and have their logo featured on rewards. They are not employees, agents, or organizers of PINQUEST or the Competition.
- No Liability: Guest hosts are not responsible or liable for any aspect of the Competition, Guest Quests, or high score leaderboard, including but not limited to gameplay, scoring, rewards, disputes, or participant conduct. All responsibilities and liabilities rest solely with PINQUEST.

4. Competition Structure and Gameplay
- Duration: The league runs for 4 weeks from June 1st through June 30th, 2025, with each week featuring a 7-day window for gameplay. Guest Quests and the High Score Leaderboard run throughout the month from June 1st through June 30th, 2025.
- Games: Each week, 4 games are drawn from the guest host's selected game bank for the league. Players may play these games anywhere pinball machines are available (e.g., home, arcades).
- Score Submission: For the league, players submit one score per game when they believe they have their best possible score. Scores must be taken immediately after a game's completion. Photo albums or saved images cannot be accessed or used for submission. Submissions are made blindly via the PINQUEST app, and scores are revealed at the end of each week.
- Fair Play:
  - Players must adhere to the rules of each pinball machine and venue.
  - Games must be played on factory default settings, set to 3 balls.
  - Any tampering, cheating, or falsification of scores will result in disqualification.

5. League Scoring
- Example Scoring: The league scoring format is subject to change and will be posted under the rules within the PINQUEST app. As an example, a player's top 2 game scores count each week. Points are awarded based on ranking: 1st: 200 points, 2nd: 185 points, 3rd: 171 points, 4th: 158 points, 5th: 146 points, 6th: 135 points, 7th: 125 points, 8th: 116 points, 9th: 108 points, 10th: 101 points, 11th: 95 points, 12th: 90 points, 13th: 86 points, 14th: 83 points, 15th: 81 points, 16th: 80 points, 17th: 79 points, 18th: 78 points, 19th: 77 points, 20th: 76 points, down to 1 point, lower ranks receive 0 points. If a player is unable to play a certain game for the week, the player should use the forfeit button to close out that game. Players who sign up for the league under the "Official PINQUEST Challenges" National Location but do not submit scores or forfeit games are still eligible for random draw prizes (see Section 8). Example: If a player finishes 1st on "Game 1" (200 points), 5th on "Game 2" (146 points), 10th on "Game 3" (101 points), and 12th on "Game 4" (90 points), the player would earn a total of 346 points (200 + 146, top 2 scores).
- Worst Week Dropped: Each player's worst week(s) will be dropped based on the league settings.
- Final Rankings: At the end of the 4 weeks, players' total points across their best weeks determine the Competition rankings.

6. High Score Leaderboard
- Structure: A month-long leaderboard tracks the highest scores for all games in the guest host's full game bank (not limited to the 4 weekly Competition games). The leaderboard runs throughout the month, with the highest submitted scores determining the top 3 per game at the end of the period.
- Rewards: The three highest scores per game earn 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place digital trophies, awarded via the PINQUEST app.
- Submission: Players may submit scores for each game as many times as desired until the end of the month. Scores must be taken immediately after a game's completion. Photo albums or saved images cannot be accessed or used for submission. Submissions are made via the PINQUEST app.

7. Guest Quests
- Overview: Guest Quests are special challenges running throughout the month, using the guest host's full game bank.
- Rewards: Players completing Guest Quests earn digital trophies featuring the guest host's logo, awarded via the PINQUEST app.
- Rules: Specific quest requirements (e.g., achieving certain scores or completing tasks) will be outlined in the app. Scores or tasks must be submitted per app instructions.

8. Rewards and Chance Drawing
- Competition Rewards:
  - First Place: Receives a physical trophy (Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $25).
  - Top 25 Players: Receive a limited-edition pin featuring the guest host's logo (ARV: ~$1.54 each).
  - 25 Random Winners: Selected via random draw from all participants who sign up for the league under the "Official PINQUEST Challenges" National Location or mail-in entrants from June 1st through June 30th, 2025, each receiving a limited-edition pin with the guest host's logo (ARV: ~$1.54 each).
- High Score Leaderboard: Top 3 scores per game earn 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place digital trophies (ARV: $0).
- Guest Quests: Players completing quests earn digital trophies featuring the guest host's logo (ARV: $0).
- Grand Prize: One participant who signed up for the league under the "Official PINQUEST Challenges" National Location or a mail-in entrant, selected via random draw from all league participants or mail-in entrants from June 1st through June 30th, 2025, receives exclusive branded swag featuring the guest host's logo (e.g., apparel, accessories; ARV: $50).
- Free Entry for Chance Drawing:
  - To enter only the random draws for the 25 pins or grand prize swag without playing, send a 3x5 postcard with your name, address, phone number, email, and the statement "PINQUEST Competition Chance Drawing Entry" to PINQUEST, 12235 Pecos St. Ste 300C, Westminster, CO 80234. A single U.S. stamp is sufficient for postage. Limit one entry per person. Mail-in entry is available for those who do not sign up for the league under the "Official PINQUEST Challenges" National Location via the app.
  - Mail-in entries must be received by the last day of the Competition (June 30, 2025).
  - PINQUEST is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected mail.
- Winner Notification and Verification: Winners will be notified via email or in-app within 7 days of the Competition's conclusion and must respond within 7 days to claim their prize, providing a valid mailing address for physical rewards. PINQUEST may verify winner eligibility and score authenticity before awarding prizes.
- Taxes: Winners are responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes associated with prizes.
- Distribution: PINQUEST covers all shipping costs for physical rewards (trophy, pins, swag). Physical rewards will be mailed to winners' provided addresses within 30 days of the Competition's conclusion. Digital trophies are awarded in-app within 7 days of eligibility confirmation. PINQUEST is not responsible for lost or undelivered items.
- Prize Substitution: PINQUEST reserves the right to substitute prizes with items of equal or greater value if unavailable.
- Winner List: A list of winners is available upon request by contacting info@playpinball.com.
- ARV Note: Total ARV is approximately $113.50, subject to change based on final production costs.

9. Conduct and Disqualification
- Code of Conduct: Players must act respectfully in all interactions related to the Competition, including in-app, at venues, and on associated platforms. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior may result in disqualification.
- Disqualification: PINQUEST reserves the right to disqualify participants for violating these rules, including but not limited to cheating, submitting false scores, or attempting to access photo albums for score submission. Disqualified players forfeit all rewards.
- Appeals: Players may appeal disqualification by contacting info@playpinball.com within 7 days, providing evidence. PINQUEST's decision is final.

10. Intellectual Property
- Guest Host Branding: The guest host's logo, as approved by the host, will be used on pins, digital trophies, and swag. PINQUEST will not modify or use the logo beyond the agreed scope. Guest hosts retain ownership of their logo and are not liable for its use as outlined.
- PINQUEST Property: All app content, including quest designs, leaderboard systems, and PINQUEST branding, is owned by PINQUEST. Participants may not reproduce or distribute app content without permission.
- Player Content: By submitting scores or participating in quests, players grant PINQUEST a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use their in-game data (e.g., scores, usernames) for leaderboard display and promotional purposes.

11. Liability and Disputes
- Liability: PINQUEST and guest hosts are not liable for injuries, damages, or losses incurred during gameplay at third-party venues or home setups. Players assume all risks associated with accessing pinball machines.
- Third-Party Venues: PINQUEST is not responsible for the condition, availability, or rules of pinball machines at arcades or other locations.
- Disputes: Any disputes will be resolved under Colorado law. Players agree to resolve issues through arbitration before pursuing legal action.
- Changes: PINQUEST reserves the right to modify these rules or cancel the Competition due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., technical issues, force majeure). Updates will be communicated via the app.

12. Privacy
- Data Collection: PINQUEST collects usernames, scores, and contact information (for reward distribution) as part of participation. Data is stored securely and used only for Competition purposes.
- Sharing: Player data will not be shared with third parties except as needed for reward fulfillment (e.g., shipping addresses for pins).
- Policy: See PINQUEST's Privacy Policy in the app for full details.

13. Contact
These terms are available in the PINQUEST app. For questions or concerns, contact info@playpinball.com.

By participating in the PINQUEST National Pinball Competition, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and rules.