[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]In order to celebrate our Birthday, and to reward our site members, we’re having a HotUKDeals Treasure Hunt! Read the following rules carefully, and you could be in with the chance of winning [COLOR=red][COLOR=black]a 20" Samsung LCD TV [/COLOR][/COLOR]in a prize draw open to all correct entries. Additionally, everyone who finds the correct answer will receive [COLOR=black]a £5 Amazon gift voucher. [/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Aim of the game: Decipher a 20 letter long phrase, and [COLOR=blue]click here to [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]PM your answer to emmajk42[/COLOR]before the closing date.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Letter codes:[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT][INDENT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The Treasure Hunt is in two parts: past and future. In the first part, you have to solve 10 clues, which will be posted very soon. By searching for the answer to these cryptic clues, you must try to find a post in the “Hot Deals” forum, containing flaming letters, which look like the number on the left. Each number stands for a letter, as shown in the table above. For example, 2 = the letter B. [/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Find all 10 numbers, and there you have it, the first half of the solution. The second half of the Treasue Hunt is much easier – over the next few weeks, mods will post the final 10 flaming numbers, once again, hidden in plain view, somewhere in the “Hot deals” forum. You just have to spot them, change the number into a letter, and complete the phrase! (For the second half, the letters should be placed in order of original posting date)[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Search guidelines: [/SIZE][/FONT]

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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]All the past clues can be found in the “Hot Deals” forum by simply searching and a bit of hunting. It is recommended that you go to the [COLOR=blue]advanced search[/COLOR]function, and select “Hot Deals” in the bottom right search box, “Search in forum”. This will narrow down your hunt considerably. Type the cryptic clue answer in the keyword box, click search and start looking for those flaming numbers![/SIZE][/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Rules: [/SIZE][/FONT][LIST]
[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Admin’s decisions are final in all cases. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The competition is open to any member of HotUKDeals (excluding moderators!) – if you are not yet a member, simply register for free. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Creating multiple accounts for personal gain will disqualify members from the promotion.[FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2] ([/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]We will know if you do this [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2]:wink: )[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]
[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]To be eligible for the £5 amazon voucher, you must have a post count of 30 before the end of September. (any spamming/nonsense will result in disqualification)
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[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The closing date for all entries of the competition is 30th September 2006. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]All clues can be found in the “Hot Deals” forum. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The clue locations or answers should not be discussed in this thread, or in the open forums – if you do so, your message will simply be removed. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]If you bump an old thread simply to show others the flaming number, you will be disqualified from the competition.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]You will only get 1 chance to PM your entry to emmajk42, so make sure you are completely happy with your answer before you do so. If you submit more than one, you will be disqualified. You must include the 20 links where you found the flaming numbers in your PM as well.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[*][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The prize draw for the jackpot will take place on the 2nd October. [/SIZE][/FONT][/LIST][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The Treasure Hunt might sound a little complicated, but just stick to the guidelines above, and you’ll more than likely find the correct answer. [/SIZE][/FONT]


[SIZE=3]Here are the first set of ten clues:[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 1: Your arch-enemy [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 2: (The opposite of white) + (a snake) [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 3: (Have a drink here) + (a buzzing creature) + (can't play pool without it) [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 4: Ludwig van………………… [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 5: Sounds like: (Past tense of sit) + (not heaven) + (not heavy) [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 6: (Complimentary) + mans [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 7: Another word for big, gigantic, huge, massive [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 8: (Teeny weeny) + (type of cooked potato) [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 9: This number is somewhere on Boxing day 2005 [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Clue 10: A popular tissue brand[/SIZE]

[CENTER][SIZE=4]Good Luck to all! [/SIZE]:thumbsup: [/CENTER]
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The first set of clues will be coming soon!

weee! :smiley: excellent idea, and a Happy Birthday to you! It's my Birthday in a week too, w00t!

I managed to suss out the clues when we were testing it so hopefully it won't be too much trouble for you all... it's a heck of a lot of fun, I'll tell you that now!! :smile:

[SIZE=2]eek, I'll be on hols from the 21st to the 5th! On the bright side, I saved about £200 on the holiday because of the site, so I guess I've gotten my share anyway :smiley:[/SIZE]

i always seem to get problems with the "search" and "advanced search" system on this forum ever since the site was updated.
I just seem to get no results.
Myabe its firefox being weird?
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Cool! Just hope Im not as bad as ever at fiunding treasures in treasure hunts! :wink:

Well I am utterly useless at these things but hey I'll give it a try :thumbsup:

Happy Birthday HDUK :smile: You are all doing a great job here so please know that it is appreciated :thumbsup:

I have been a lurker for about the full 2 years but have only recently posted