Summer Boxoffice contest

[Jedi Master Carr]

I was thinking about trying to start another contest. Last year was the first year in about 5 years where we didn't have one, though it was mainly because of lack of participation that kept me from doing it. I was curious what the interest here on the board is for another go at it? Yogurt and myself will be working on the rules though I am open to any suggestions. I know one thing that really hurts is if you miss a week you are basically screwed. I am trying to think of someway around that. Everybody let me know what you think.

[Yog]

Recruited a few people for this already. This should turn pretty fun / cool.

I am going to post a guide for new players (with basic tips), so you can't go wrong.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Recruited a few people for this already. This should turn pretty fun / cool.

I am going to post a guide for new players (with basic tips), so you can't go wrong.

Cool that would help a lot for those who have never played.

[CMJ]

We had 3 people do it the last time. There was a time when BO was what this site was built on.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

O_o

Why on earth are the stars under your (mods) names not showing!!! I've been trying to figure this out for the last two days.

o_O

Ok back to your regularly scheduled Box Office thingy. I'm going to join in this year, as much as I can. I'm a n00b when it comes to box office predictions. :D

[Dasquian Belargic]

I'm going to try and play along too :)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

AHAHA I did it. I did it! *dances a jig*

[Jedi Master Carr]

Heh well you are both sure welcomed, also me and Yog are talking about making it easier if you happen to miss a week. I think that is the main reason so many people don't join, well along with not knowing how to play.

[sirdizzy]

Count me in

[Hera]

I told Yogster I'd have a bash at this, so I'll be one of those who really appreciate his 'hints' page :)

[Jedi Master Carr]

Count me in

Wow I forgot about you Dizzy. I am sorry about that. It sounds like so far we are going to have the most people attempting it in years.

[Jedieb]

I'll try to play as well. Basically, I'm going to wait until the last minute each week, cut and paste Yog's guesses, and then add $1 to each of his estimates. :evil

[Jedi Master Carr]

I'll try to play as well. Basically, I'm going to wait until the last minute each week, cut and paste Yog's guesses, and then add $1 to each of his estimates. :evil

LOL that is one strategy. Also it should be easier if you miss a week. We are only going to count the top 2/3 of your scores (haven't figured out the exact number yet). That way if somebody missess a week or two they aren't screwed.

[Yog]

I'll try to play as well. Basically, I'm going to wait until the last minute each week, cut and paste Yog's guesses, and then add $1 to each of his estimates. :evil

You see that crowd of people lined up over there? That's the number of people trying to get me this year. Don't jump the queue :p

[Ryan Pode]

It's been a while since I've been a box office junkie, but I'm in.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

This isn't the Price is Right, Jedieb! :mneh

[Jedi Master Carr]

The 2007 Summer Box office contest rules
Here, are the rules for this year’s contest. If you have any question you may ask me or Yog.
Period of contest: 4th of May to 3rd of September

1. How to play: Each weekend, predict the order of the top 5 movies, and how much each film will make. To make sure people don’t make the same predictions, post your dollar figures to the nearest ten thousand, for example "25.58M" (25 million 580 thousand).

2. Movie Order Points: For every film you place in the correct order, you get 5 points. If you get #1- 5 right, you would get 25 points.

3. Accuracy Points: The closest person to each of the five films also gets points, and they are as follows;

# 1 - 25 pts
# 2 - 20 pts
# 3 - 15 pts
# 4 - 10 pts
# 5 - 5 pts

This year you don't have to get the movies in order. If you are closest to the #2 movie and picked it third you still get the points.

4. Double Points Weekends. Points are doubled on the following weekends:
* Memorial Day May 25 - May 28 All points are doubled.
* 4th of July 4th 8th All points are doubled.
* Labor day weekend August 31st - September 3rd
* Harry Potter weekend July 13-July July 15 All points are doubled.

5. Vacation rule: New to the Contest this year, we will only count the your top 12 scores. So, if you miss a week or two you won’t be out of it.

6. Deadline: All predictions must be in by Friday 10PM PST every weekend. On double points weekends, special deadline will apply. Please make sure your predictions are in before the deadline, however, we may look the other way if the estimates are not yet made public and/or it is obvious such results have not been seen.

7. Who can play? Everyone. It is fun! You may enter or exit the contest at any time or post predictions whenever you like, as long it is within the deadline.

8. The winner: The player with the most points at the end of contest, wins instant fame and glory (being worshipped by the all the BO forum posters) AND a Supporter account!

[Nathanial K'cansce]

A supporter account!? Oh hot damn.

I know nothing, but I'll see about it. It's a tempting offer.

[Ryan Pode]

A supporter account!? Oh hot damn.

I know nothing, but I'll see about it. It's a tempting offer.

Just make up random numbers. You can use boxofficemojo.com to see past numbers, he also has a "forecast" section with his prediction.