Marlboro Snus Challenge coming 1/26/11

Marlboro login page [marlboro.com] [marlboro.com]

Prizes:
(200) Grand Prizes
A Trip to the Marlboro Ranch ARV $4,560 includes: 4 day/3 night trip for 2, round-trip coach air transportation, Ranch accommodations, meals and activities plus a check for $750

Week 1 - (325,000) Sentry Balls Premiere Ear Buds ARV $9 each - Win One of 325,000
Week 2 - (5,000) Duluth Pack Classic Medium Safari Duffle Bag ARV $135 each - Win One of 5,000
Week 3 - (15,000) Coleman 30 Can Soft Sided Coolet ARV $29.99 each - Win one of 15,000
Week 4 - (5) Winner's choice of either a new Harley Davidson Touring Electa Glide Ultra Limited Motorcycle (estimated MSRP $30,042.80 and a check in the amount of $10,000 or a check in the amount of $40,042.80. total ARV $40,042.80 each - Win one of 5
Week 5 - (5,000) $100 Cash awarded in the form of a check - Win one of 5,000
Week 6 - (10) 5,000 Gift of Travel Certificate and a check in the amount of $1700. Winner may use Gift of Travel Certificate to create a custom trip. Total ARV 6,700 each - Win one of 10
Week 7 - (15,000) 2 Movie Tickets Hollywood Movie Money Admission ARV $26 each - Win one of 15,000
Week 8 - (5) Winners choice of either a new 2011 Ford F150 FX Luxury Package estimated ARV $42,910 and a check in the amount of $7,000 or a check in the amount of $49,910 Total ARV $49,910 each - Win one of 5

"The Challenge Continues February 14.
If we have your email address, we'll remind you to come back and answer five questions each week for eight weeks. For every week that you answer all five questions, you're entered for a chance to win a new great prize and 1 of 200 trips to the Marlboro Ranch."

Link to screenshot of prizes shown on Marlboro site:
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h425/mlx395/snuschallengeprizes.png

Link to Google spreadsheet if you want to post what you have won :
https://spreadsheets.google.com/c...w-EP#gid=0 - Started by Scorpi0n and Katiebear7


Official Rules
MARLBORO “SNUS CHALLENGE“ SWEEPSTAKESOFFICIAL RULES

PARTICIPATION LIMITED TO
SMOKERS 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS
OF THE 50 UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN
VOID IN MA, MI & WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW

PURCHASE OR ACCEPTANCE OF A PRODUCT OFFER
DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING

ELIGIBILITY: Only qualified legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are smokers 21 years of age or older are eligible to participate. Void in Massachusetts, Michigan and where prohibited by law. Employees of Philip Morris USA Inc. (“Presenter“), its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, vendors, advertising and promotion agencies, and the immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings and children) of each are not eligible. Any person who has been convicted of a felony, is the subject of a pending arrest warrant, is the subject of a pending criminal trial or sentencing, is on criminal probation, or has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving (a) any crime against a person, including any crime of violence or threatened violence, domestic violence or sexual offense, (b) theft, (c) robbery, (d) burglary, (e) fraud, (f) forgery, (g) manufacture, use and/or distribution of controlled substances or (h) any crime against public order, including disorderly conduct or public indecency, or is a habitual offender with three or more misdemeanor convictions is not eligible to win a Grand Prize. Any person who has won/received a Marlboro Ranch Trip prize/gift in a Marlboro contest, sweepstakes or offer within the five-year period prior to 2/14/11 is not eligible to win a Grand Prize. Noncompliance with any of the above eligibility requirements will result in disqualification.

PROMOTIONAL PERIOD: The Marlboro Snus Challenge Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes“) begins at 12:00:00 AM ET on 2/14/11 and continues through 11:59:59 PM ET on 4/10/11 (the “Promotional Period“).

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: To participate in the Sweepstakes, you must be a registered user at www.marlboro.com. If you are not a registered user, go to www.marlboro.com and follow the instructions to register. The Sweepstakes consists of eight weekly prize drawings and one Grand Prize drawing. For purposes of this Sweepstakes, a “week“ begins at 12:00:00 AM ET on Monday and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Sunday. Five (5) questions will be posted at www.marlboro.com each Monday at the beginning of each week during the Promotional Period. Follow the instructions to submit your answers for entry into the Sweepstakes. You will automatically receive one (1) entry into the weekly prize drawing and one (1) entry into the Grand Prize drawing when you submit your answers to the five questions posted each week. Your answers need not be correct to receive an entry; however, answers to all five questions must be submitted to receive an entry. Limit one entry per person per week. Entries will not be rolled over to subsequent weekly prize drawings.

WEEKLY PRIZE DRAWINGS: A random drawing will be conducted from among all eligible entries received for each week throughout the Promotional Period. All drawings will be conducted by D.L. Blair, Inc., an independent judging organization whose decisions are final on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. The odds of winning a weekly prize will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received each week. Weekly prize drawings will be conducted within 24 to 72 hours following each weekly entry deadline. For information on weekly prizes see Rule #6.

GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS: A random drawing will be conducted from among all eligible entries received throughout the Promotional Period. Odds of winning a Grand Prize will depend upon the number of eligible entries received during the Promotional Period. For information on Grand Prizes, see Rule #6.

PRIZES, QUANTITIES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES:

Grand Prize (200): A Ranch Trip-Each Grand Prize consists of a 4-day/3-night trip for two (2) to a Ranch in the western United States in 2011 and includes round-trip coach air transportation from winner's and traveling companion's nearest commercial airport, Ranch accommodations (one room, double occupancy), meals while at the Ranch, Ranch activities and a check for the winner in the amount of $750.00. Each prize has an approximate retail value (“ARV“) of $4,560.00. All travelers must possess required travel documents (i.e., valid photo ID) prior to departure. All travelers must present a valid government-issued photo ID upon arrival at the Ranch. Winner must agree to depart and return on dates specified by Presenter and attend the ranch location specified by Presenter. If winner cannot travel on the dates specified, trip may be forfeited. Traveling companion of Ranch trip prizewinner will not be permitted to travel without winner. In the event winner does not travel to the Ranch, that portion of the prize (including both the winner's and traveling companion's airline tickets) will be forfeited and airline tickets cancelled. A valid, unexpired driver's license may be required to be eligible to participate in certain activities at the Ranch.

Weekly Prize (Drawing #1) (325,000): Sentry® Balls Earphones. ARV $9.00 each.
Weekly Prize (Drawing #2) (5,000): Duluth Pack - Medium Safari Duffle. ARV $135.00 each.
Weekly Prize (Drawing #3) (15,000): Coleman® 30-Can Soft-Sided Cooler. ARV $29.99 each.
Weekly Prize (Drawing #4) (5): Winner's choice of either a new Harley-Davidson Touring Electra Glide® Ultra Limited Motorcycle (estimated MSRP $30,042.80), and a check in the amount of $10,000.00 or a check in the amount of $40,042.80. Total ARV $40,042.80 each.
Weekly Prize (Drawing #5) (5,000): $100.00 awarded in the form of a check
Weekly Prize (Drawing #6) (10): a $5,000.00 Gift of Travel Certificate and a check in the amount of $1,700.00. Winner may use Gift of Travel Certificate to create a custom trip. Total ARV $6,700.00 each.
Weekly Prize (Drawing #7) (15,000): Hollywood Movie Money® Admissions. ARV $28.00 each.
Weekly Prize (Drawing #8) (5): Winner's choice of either a new Ford F-150 (estimated MSRP $42,910.00) and a check in the amount of $7,000.00 or a check in the amount of $49,910.00. Total ARV $49,910.00 each.


The maximum total approximate retail value of all 365,220 prizes available to be won is $6,398,614.00. Presenter reserves the right to provide a cash alternative or to substitute a prize of equal or greater value at its sole discretion. No transfer or substitution of prize by winner permitted. Presenter will not be responsible for any portion of a prize which may not be available due to any event beyond Presenter's control. Hollywood Movie Money® not redeemable for cash and is subject to all terms and conditions of issuer. Winner acknowledges that Presenter has not made nor is in any manner responsible for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize offered in this Sweepstakes, including but not limited to its quality, mechanical condition or fitness for a particular purpose. Warranties regarding prizes (if any) are subject to the manufacturer's terms, and winner agrees to look solely to such manufacturer for any such warranty. Vehicle winners must personally take delivery of the vehicle, within thirty (30) days of written notification, at a dealer selected by Presenter, and must provide adequate personal identification and evidence of legally required insurance. Vehicle delivery is subject to manufacturer, distributor and dealer manufacturing, production and delivery schedules. Vehicle color and options are at the sole discretion of Presenter. Vehicle winners will be responsible for any applicable licensing, insurance, title and registration fees, and any other expenses related to the acceptance and use of the prize not specified herein. Gift of Travel Certificate expires 12 months from date of issue, is non-refundable, non-transferable and is not redeemable for cash, American Express gift cards or gift cheques. Travel must be booked through Corporate Vacations, an American Express Travel Representative. Winner may apply the Gift of Travel toward the purchase of eligible travel and pay the difference if the total exceeds the value of the Certificate. Neither Presenter nor Corporate Vacations will be responsible for cancellations, overbooking or other travel-related issues that may arise prior to or during prize travel. Any unused portion of travel gift certificate will not be refunded to winner. Subject to all terms, conditions and limitations/restrictions of Gift of Travel Awards from Corporate Vacations, an American Express Travel Representative. All travel bookings subject to availability and terms and conditions of travel suppliers. Prizes consist of only those items specifically listed as part of the prize. Limit one weekly prize per person per week and one Grand Prize per person regardless of the number of entries received.

GENERAL RULES: All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Winners are responsible for all federal, state and local taxes. Winners of prize(s) with a retail value of $600 or more will be required to provide state and federal tax reporting information as a condition of prize award and will receive an IRS form 1099 for the total aggregate prize value of all prizes won as stated in these Official Rules. Prize will not be awarded if entry is associated with any login ID deemed void for any reason, including without limitation, if entry is not verified or recognized as being valid. All submissions become the exclusive property of the Presenter and will not be returned. Potential winners of prize(s) with an aggregate approximate retail value of $600 or more will be required to (i) sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Release of Liability/Prize Acceptance Form and, where legally permissible, a Publicity Release, and (ii) submit sufficient proof of age in the form of a legible photocopy of a valid, government-issued photo ID (e.g., a driver's license) bearing a complete name, address, date of birth and signature (“Prize Documents“). Completed Prize Documents must be returned within 7 days (including Saturday, Sunday and holidays) of attempted notification. Noncompliance within this time period may result in disqualification and the selection of an alternate winner. Each potential Grand Prize winner's traveling companion must be a legal U.S. resident, 21 years of age or older and must sign a Release and submit a legible photocopy of a valid, government-issued photo ID, bearing his/her complete name, address, date of birth and signature. Employees of the Presenter, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, vendors, advertising and promotion agencies, and the immediate family members of each are not eligible to attend as a guest of a Grand Prize winner. Any false statement on the Prize Documents or other documents in connection with this Promotion may result in automatic disqualification. Grand Prize winners and winners of prizes valued at $600 or more will be notified via overnight mail approximately four weeks after returned forms are received by D. L. Blair, Inc., and eligibility is determined. All other weekly prizes will be shipped to winners at the mailing address on record with the Presenter; allow ten to twelve weeks for prize delivery. Any prize and/or notification returned to Presenter as undeliverable may result in disqualification and the selection of an alternate winner. Winners assume all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this Promotion or use or redemption of any prize. Philip Morris USA Inc., its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and each of their respective directors, officers, employees and assigns will have no liability for any claim arising in connection with participation in this Promotion or the acceptance or use of any prize. By accepting prize, winners agree to release and hold Philip Morris USA Inc., its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and each of their respective directors, officers, employees and assigns, harmless against any and all claims, liability, loss, injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, which may arise by acceptance or redemption of any prize awarded herein. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission to use winner's name and/or likenesses for commercial purposes without further notice and compensation, unless prohibited by law. Presenter, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, vendors, advertising and promotion agencies will have no responsibility for promotional materials that may be illegible, mutilated, altered, forged, duplicated or tampered with in any way, or for printing, typographical, mechanical or other errors or for any error in the notification or announcement of prizes. Participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges, which are final.

NOTICE TO ENTRANTS: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS PROMOTION IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, PRESENTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Presenter will not be responsible for lost, late, damaged, misdirected or mutilated mail, or for any technical problems, faulty, lost, garbled, incomplete, incorrect or mistranscribed data transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind including any injury or damage to any person's computer related to or resulting from participating in or experiencing any materials in connection with this Promotion. Not responsible for malfunctions or breakdown of any network systems, unavailable service connections, lost, incomplete, faulty network connectivity of any kind, failures of any service providers, or any combination thereof, which may limit a person's ability to participate in this Promotion. Proof of submitting a response to a question will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Presenter. Presenter reserves the right to suspend, cancel or modify the Promotion if it cannot be executed as planned for any reason including, but not limited to, if fraud or technical failures destroy the integrity of the Promotion; or if a computer virus, bug, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper play of the program as determined by Presenter and/or the independent judging organization, in their sole discretion. If the Promotion is so cancelled, eligible entries received prior to such action will be included in a random drawing to award prizes and Presenter shall have no further obligation to any participant in connection with this Promotion. Any use of robotic, automatic, programmed or the like methods of participation will void all such submissions. Presenter and/or independent judging organization reserves the right to prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected or if the participant fails to comply with any requirement of participation as stated herein or with any provision in these Official Rules.

WINNERS LIST: For the names of winners of prizes valued at $25 or more, visit www.dlblairsweepstakes.com/snuschallengewinners/.The winners list will be available after 8/31/11 or after prizes have been awarded.

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This is a repost. The original thread for the Snus Challenge was started on 1-12-11 here: http://slickdeals.net/forums/show...&t=2568243





This is a repost. The Snus Challenge was originally posted on 1/12/11 here: http://slickdeals.net/forums/show...?t=2568243

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Answers need not be correct!

Week 1
(February 14 - February 20)

1. How many varieties of Marlboro Snus are there?
Answer: 6

2. The Marlboro Snus Challenge is about discovery.
Which state's license plate reads "Discover the Spirit"?
Answer: ND

3. Marlboro Snus is only for men.
Answer: False

4. How many steps to snusing are there?
Answer: 3

5. Marlboro Snus is the same thing as dip.
Answer: False
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Week 2
(February 21 to 27)

1. “Snus” rhymes with …
Answer: Loose

2. On a pack of Marlboro Snus Amber, how is the product described?
Answer: 6 spit-free tobacco pouches

3.You can Snus almost everywhere on the Marlboro Ranch except…
Answer: Any answer works. (Trick question. These are all places you can use Marlboro Snus.)

4. How long can you enjoy the flavor of a Marlboro Snus pouch?
Answer: Up to 30 minutes

5. What does it mean if a letter is reversed like this?
Answer: Crazy
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Week 3
(February 28 to March 6)

1. How long was the longest movie ever released in theaters?
Answer: 150 hours

2. How long have snus products been around?
Answer: 200 years

3. What happens next?
Answer: She misses her big moment

4. What is not an activity at the Marlboro ranch?
Answer: Scuba Diving

5. Where should you put your Marlboro Snus pack?
Answer: Between your cheek and gum

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Week 4
(March 7 to March 13)

1. A pack of Marlboro Snus is bigger than a pack of cigarettes.
False

2. How many states have banned smoking in public places?
Over 25

3. Where is Snus originally from?
Sweden

4. What size is a pouch of Marlboro Snus Original?
1.0 Gram

5. Where is this?
Grand Teton National Park, WY

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Week 5
(March 14 to March 20)

1. You can snus in places you can’t smoke, like subways. What’s the nickname of Chicago’s train line?
Answer: Chicago has the “L,” short for “eLevated train.”

2. Which of these states doesn't have a town named Freedom?
Answer: That was a trick question. There are Freedoms in Idaho, Oklahoma, Michigan,New Hampshire, Maine, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, California and Wisconsin (which has three).

3. How many pouches are in a pack of Marlboro Snus Peppermint?
Answer: Packs of Marlboro Snus Peppermint contain six spit-free tobacco pouches.

4. If you smoke, you’re a smoker. If you use snus, you’re a…?
Answer: Someone who uses snus is called a snuser.

5. This is one of Marlboro’s Copper Label bands. Which one?
Answer: Ha Ha Tonka. Check out all the Copper Label bands in the Nightlife section.

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Week 6
(March 21 to March 27)

1. Where is smoking usually not an option
Answer: all three

2. Which part of the saddle is known as "the cantle"
Answer: The raised rear part of the saddle

3. On a pack of Marlboro Snus, which way do the stripes run?
Answer: Diagonally

4. Where is the corporate retreat being held?
Answer: The Bahamas

5. Which one wasn't a tobacco farmer?
Answer: Franklin

all answered by: mjstarr

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Week 7
(March 28 to April 3)

1. Which U.S. state grows the most tobacco?
Answer: North Carolina

2. You're traveling on a train from Seattle to Chicago. The train averages 45 miles an hour.
The train leaves at 4:40 pm. If you tuck a pouch of Marlboro Snus 30 hours later, where are you?
Answer: Devils Lake, ND

3. Which Marlboro Snus varieties have a 1.0-gram pouch?
Answer: Original & Mint

4. How long does a pack of Marlboro Snus Amber stay fresh?
Answer: 9 months

5. "snus" upside down is ...?
Answer: Snus

answers: Gary123X and dluciew

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Week 8
(April 4 to April 10)

1. Answer: Depending on where you live, a pack of Marlboro Snus costs about $3.

2. Answer: He gets tackled. “Snus” rhymes with “moose,” not “bus.”

3. Answer: True. Pasteurization helps reduce moisture. No spitting required.

4. Answer: The plural of snus is snus.

5. Answer: Merlin, who was a wizard and not a knight (and probably didn’t exist anyway).

Answers: courtesy of mjstarr

Thanks for playing everyone, and good luck!