Neb's Monthly Countdown Challenge (v3)!
Yes, the ever-faithful and popular (people actually entered it!) challenge is back, same as ever- 15 rounds, whoever gets the highest final score will be that month's winner. Great way to practice, great distraction if ever you're bored, and quite a few big names from the world of Countdown (including, but not limited to, a champion of champions, 3 champion of champions runners-up (including a certain producer of the show, no less) and numerous Octochamps) have entered the challenge, too! So, what are you waiting for?
Yes, here is the game in all its glory- 15 rounds, 11 letters, 3 numbers and a conundrum, ready and waiting for you to unscramble/otherwise solve them. Scoring is the usual Countdown way, 18 points for a nine-letter word, and always will be, unless I decide to alter it for a one-off month (this usually means all letters rounds contain nines). For a .txt version of this game, simply click HERE.
For the results of all past challenges (starting with the most recent one), click HERE
The new challenge is in! Back with some really hard numbers and more tough letters games. Good luck!
Round 1: I E I R L S T G W
Round 2: A A I G R L T C E
Round 3: A I U C R T N B E
Round 4: A I O V N T D I E
Round 5: 7, 8, 6, 3, 10, 4, Target: 968
Round 6: O E I P L Y M G S
Round 7: I E E F L W D K A
Round 8: A O U X P S J T E
Round 9: O O I V R S G A U
Round 10: 50, 10, 4, 9, 6, 3, Target: 688
Round 11: A E U Q S B C O I
Round 12: O A E D Y M N Z L
Round 13: I E O S S F H N T
Round 14: 100, 75, 50, 25, 9, 9, Target: 532
Round 15 (conundrum): GRAPHMAID
Entries go to the traditional address of yak_patrol_warden@hotmail.com, and all entries I receive get "marked" over the weekend so don't panic if you haven't got a prompt response. Good luck, people! This month's closing date for entries is Saturday, April 3rd, 2004.
Nebagram 2004