The Twelve Days of RatMas-Contest

[Randall Flagg]

The Twelve Days of RatMas
A Haven Fund game for the holidays

On the first day of RatMas my true love gave to me: RATS RATS AND MORE RATS

We all know that He/She Who Owns the Most Rats Wins. Well somebody (penny) already won that contest, so we need a new rat game. The unofficial name is JellyRatz – official name is The Twelve Days of Ratmas.

The game: Guess the number of rats in Glenn Chadbourne’s newest creation and you WIN.

The Prize: An 11" x 17" original, one of a kind, Glenn Chadbourne painted color illustration signed and numbered (one of one!) and created just for the winner.

The Details: Similar to Guess the number of Jellybeans in the Jar game, we’re playing Guess The Number of Rats In The Artwork game. Over the next 12 days you can guess as many times as you want for $5.00 per guess – all proceeds go to the Haven Fund. He who guesses closest to the actual number of rats in the Chadbourne original piece (described below) is the WINNER. Winner will be announced on December 26. To make your guesses just PayPal (as a gift please) $5 per guess to Randall Flagg zoidsmith@aol.com and in your PayPal note tell him your guess or guesses on how many rats you think the artwork has. Glenn is the only one who knows the actual number of rats.

The Artwork Jar: We wanted to show you the artwork but Glenn is putting on the final touches so it’s not ready to post. But we’re ready to play! So use your imaginations and envision this:
The size is 15" x 31" – Its huge. And its wall to wall rats: big rats, small rats, medium rats. You can’t think of this as the usual 8 to 10 rat piece. Little hint – more than 100 rats can easily fit on this canvas. So many rats, in fact, that it will boggle the mind.

Guess how many and you win!

The Fine Print: Last day to guess is December 24 Midnight Pacific Time. Winner will be announced December 26. In the off chance there is a tie Glenn will be tie-breaker. Your prize will be shipped in January.

[Merlin1958]

Way Cool!!! Just to be clear, this is NOT a "Rat Remarque". That has to take place in a book so that title is still safe (for now!!! LOL) OK, I'm gonna make 5 guesses and send you a check to eliminate fees.

1. 100
2. 112
3. 105
4. 120
5. 130

This is so exciting!!!!! Santa AND the Haven Fund Whore all at once!!!! Who could ask for more!!! LOL

C'mon folks, $5 a pop for a $300+ art piece is a steal!!!! Get in there people!!!




Edit: Expect payment on the 18th

[Randall Flagg]

Not a rat remarque. An original piece for the winner 11"x17". The winner can consult with Chadbourne as to what theme for their piece.

[Jimimck]

I'm in.

[Merlin1958]

I'm in.

Then put your money in!!! LOL LOL

[Bad Penny]

Go for it James .... RAT OUT !!!!!!

[Merlin1958]

"Rat-Mas" LOL You folks should be on this like white on rice!!!! LOL LOL LOL

[Ben Staad]

Very cool. I just sent in my entries! Good luck everyone.

[Bad Penny]

An 11" x 17" colour painting by Glenn Chadbourne - with only the winner's imagination limiting the possibilities --- damn, wish I had of known about this BEFORE starting the Great Wall of Glenn project !!!!!! J/OK

[Robert Fulman]

This is probably a dumb question, but are just guessing blind at the number of rats, or will the rat picture be posted at some point?

[Randall Flagg]

This is probably a dumb question, but are just guessing blind at the number of rats, or will the rat picture be posted at some point?

I hope to have an image/puzzle up by Monday-Tuesday at the latest. I understand most will wait to "see" before making a more educated guess.
I can reveal that there are more than 100 rats, and less than 1,019. Hope that helps.

[Jimimck]

For those of us who have guessed less than 100, can we update our guess???

[Randall Flagg]

For those of us who have guessed less than 100, can we update our guess???

Yes. Anyone who has already donated and guessed can revise their numbers when they see the image.

[Jimimck]

Phew!

Spoiler:

Thanks RF

[Randall Flagg]

Just wanted to clarify again. The winner does NOT get the oversize image that has many many rats in it. The winner gets a commissioned 11"x17" Chadbourne piece. The contents of the original are to be agreed upon by the winner and Chadbourne.

[Merlin1958]

Just wanted to clarify again. The winner does NOT get the oversize image that has many many rats in it. The winner gets a commissioned 11"x17" Chadbourne piece. The contents of the original are to be agreed upon by the winner and Chadbourne.

Even cooler!!! So you win a free Chadbourne commission for anything you like 11x17 correct? That's a great prize!!!!! Rats, rats and more rats!!!! LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Keep in mind that this picture is far from finished, but this is what you get to guess with.

[Merlin1958]

Keep in mind that this picture is far from finished, but this is what you get to guess with.

You mean this, is what we are basing "guesses" on in order to win the "real" prize, right?

Spoiler:

If I am understanding this correctly, yes? BTW awesome theme and piece!!!! BTW, our "benefactor" for this contest now appears apparent.

[Randall Flagg]

Yes. This is what you guess with.
Quite frankly someone here is likely to have a 1/50 chance (@$5 per guess).
I am done explaining it. At this point in time <10 unique individuals have attempted (and Ari isn't one of them). So odds are very good for a donation.

[Bad Penny]

Not that I have any inside knowledge about this little game at all, however; I understand that, a couple of days hence, we may have something a little more ... complete ... to base your guess(es)

PS- Who's using my name in vain ????

[bdwyer19]

I had to look up what a 'ronguer' is Looks like that's going to be a great addition, BP!!!

[Roseannebarr]

I had to look up what a 'ronguer' is Looks like that's going to be a great addition, BP!!!

i will be guessing. just not yet. i hope to guess on Monday.

[divemaster]

Sure! I'll guess. But waiting to see more rats...

[Bad Penny]

The rats are coming within the next 18 hours, so the rumour goes (some fortunate son heard it through the grapvine while running through the jungle, so it goes)

[thecollector]

Ok I'm in. Payment and guesses sent.

I am curious what will happen to the rat painting itself.