Sweepstakes

The basics are:

  • There is a $500 sweepstakes associated with each round.
  • When you have successfully answered the metapuzzle in each round, you will receive instructions on how to enter the sweepstakes for that round. If you wish to enter, and are eligible to do so, follow the instructions to enter the sweepstakes, which will involve visiting a separate webpage and submitting a form and a screenshot/photo of your book purchase receipt or "alternate means of entry" code. No player is required to enter the sweepstakes.
  • Each round’s sweepstakes is separate from the others. You may enter one sweepstakes, two, or all three, but in order to enter more than one, you will need to fill out a separate entry form each time (sorry, we know it’s a hassle, but that’s the way sweepstakes law applies here!).
  • Each player may only enter each sweepstakes once. Each household may only win a maximum of one prize per sweepstakes. Players can win a prize in each sweepstakes (fair or not, this is a legal requirement!).
  • The Sweepstakes prizes are:
    • Round 1 Sweepstakes: 20 Visa Gift Cards of $25 each ($500 total)
    • Round 2 Sweepstakes: 10 Visa Gift Cards of $50 each ($500 total)
    • Round 3 Sweepstakes: 5 Visa Gift Cards of $100 each ($500 total)
  • You must either purchase a copy of the book HIVE: Madders of Time, Book One (the ebook version of which costs 99 cents during the game period), fulfill an Alternate Means of Entry to enter without buying a copy. No purchase necessary. Making a purchase will not increase your odds of winning.
  • Winners will be randomly drawn from among all correct entries received on or about May 27, 2025.
  • We’ll have more specific information available in our Official Sweepstakes Rules, which will be released on this website on or before May 15.

ROUND ONE SWEEPSTAKES TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. INTERNET ACCESS AND VALID E-MAIL ADDRESSES ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER.

Promotion Description: By participating in a Sweepstakes on the Hive Book Game and Otherworldly Adventures websites (the “Sites”), located at https://hivebookgame.com/ and https://otherworldlyfun.com, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules.

This Sweepstakes is sponsored by DL Orton (“Sponsor”) and the Sweepstakes is administered by Otherworldly Adventures LLC (“Administrator”). Any inquiries may be directed to the Administrator via email to [email protected].

All decisions of the Administrator related to the Sweepstakes will be final and binding in all respects. Administrator is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of entries and the overall administration of the giveaway. Entrants should look solely to Administrator with any questions, comments, or problems related to the Sweepstakes.

Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are physically located in the U.S. or the District of Columbia, age 18 or older. Proof of residency and age may be required. Administrator, Sponsor and their affiliates, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies, clients and each of their respective members, officers, directors, employees and contractors (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”), and members of their immediate families and/or persons living in the same household as such persons, are ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win a prize. Void in all jurisdictions other than the U.S., and where prohibited by law. All federal, state, and/or local laws, rules and regulations apply.

Entry: No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve your chance of winning.

The Sweepstakes period begins at 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 16, 2025 and ends at 11:59:59 PM Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time on May 26, 2025 (“Entry Period”). Administrator’s clock shall be the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes.

To enter, follow the instructions for the required entry.

  1. You must purchase a copy of the book HIVE: Madders of Time Book One, which is released on May 6, 2025 and is available as an ebook, paperback, or hardcover through Amazon.com and other retailers. This will allow you to solve all puzzles in Round One. Each individual who completes the Round One Final Metapuzzle will be eligible to submit an entry into the Sweepstakes via an online form at otherworldlyfun.com/Round1Entry.
  2. No purchase is required. As an alternative method of entry, you may email [email protected] to obtain a unique link to receive a copy of the book from Amazon.com at no cost to you. The subject line of your entry email must be “Hive Sweepstakes Link Request” (without quotation marks). The body text of your email must include the text “Eden-17” (with or without quotation marks). The link will be emailed to the address from which the entry email was received. You must follow the link, accept the book, take a screenshot of the confirmation screen (or of the book listing on your “Manage Digital Delivery” page under the “Your Account” tab) as proof of purchase, complete the puzzles, and submit your entry form at otherworldlyfun.com/Round1Entry upon completion of the final metapuzzle. A maximum of one (1) link request is allowed per player.

Each submission will count as one (1) entry. Administrator will collect all entries.

In the event of a dispute as to the identity of the winner, such winner will be deemed to be the person under whose name the email account associated with the above-described email address is opened at the time of entry.

Entries that are lost, late, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, unreadable, damaged, destroyed, delayed, tampered with, incomprehensible, forged, mutilated, stolen, misdirected, inaccurate, unintelligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules will be disqualified. All entries generated by a script, macro or other automated/repetitive electronic means will be disqualified and ineligible for the Sweepstakes.

Winner Selection: On or about May 27, 2025, the winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing by Administrator from among all eligible entries received throughout the Entry Period. The random drawing will be conducted by Administrator or its designated representatives, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received.

Winner Notification: Winner will be notified by email at the email address provided in the entry Information after the random drawing. Potential winner must accept a prize by email as directed by Administrator within forty-eight (48) hours of notification. Any winner notification not responded to or returned as undeliverable may result in prize forfeiture. Administrator shall have no liability for any winner notification that is lost, intercepted or not received by a potential winner for any reason. In Administrator’s sole discretion, a selected winner may be disqualified and required to forfeit his/her prize(s) and an alternate winner may be selected in accordance with these Official Rules from among the remaining eligible entries if the selected winner: (i) is unreachable as described above or winner notification is returned as undeliverable; (ii) declines or cannot accept, receive or use the prize for any reason; or (iii) fails to comply with these Official Rules. Forfeited prize may not be awarded. No substitution or transfer of a prize is permitted except by Administrator.

Prizes: The prize for this Sweepstakes is one of 20 Visa gift cards with a value of $25 (“ARV”). The total value of all prizes is $500.

Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. Administrator reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. Administrator reserves the right to request a W9 from all prize winners, in addition to a Winner Affidavit. The ARV of the prize represents Administrator’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Administrator makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize awarded. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. Administrator will not replace any lost or stolen prize items. All federal, state and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prizewinner. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.

Privacy: All entrants acknowledge that if they are chosen as a winner, certain of their personally identifying information may be disclosed to third parties at least as required by law, including, without limitation, names on a winner’s list. All information submitted is subject to our Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://hivebookgame.com/privacy.

General Conditions and Limitation of Liability: By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Administrator, which are final and binding in all respects and cannot be appealed. Administrator reserves the right to cancel the Sweepstakes at any time.

By entering, each entrant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Administrator and Sponsor and each of their respective parent companies, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries and advertising/promotion agencies involved in this Sweepstakes, and each of their respective employees, officers, shareholders, directors, representatives and agents (collectively “Releasees”) from and against any claim, damages, and/or liabilities involving or arising out of or in connection with participation in this sweepstakes or the acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

The Releasees will not be responsible for: (i) late, lost, stolen, delayed, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete, unreadable, inaccurate, garbled or unintelligible submissions or notices; (ii) email, telephone system, facsimile, technical or computer malfunctions, lost connections or transmissions, disconnections or other errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, errors which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, technical problems with the Website, including, but not limited to any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay of operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; (iii) data corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of entry or other materials; (iv) any injuries, losses, costs, expenses or damages to person or property of any kind caused, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by the prize or resulting from redemption, acceptance, possession, loss or misuse of any prize from participating in the Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes related activity (including, without limitation, any travel or activities related hereto); (v) inability to participate in the Sweepstakes; or (vi) any printing, typographical, human, administrative or technological errors in any material associated with the Sweepstakes.

In the event more winner notifications are issued, or more winning prize claims are received, than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules due to computer, printing, human or other error or problem, a random drawing will take place from among all eligible prize claims for the prize(s) at issue to award the proper number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules. Inclusion in such drawing shall be each entrant's sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances. No more than the number of prizes stated in these Official Rules will be awarded.

By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees that: (i) any and all claim, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out of pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event will attorneys' fees be awarded or recoverable; and (ii) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for (and each entrant hereby knowingly and expressly waives all rights to seek) punitive, incidental or consequently damages and/or any other damages, other than actual out of pocket expenses, and/or any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.

Neither Sponsor nor Administrator is responsible for:

  1. lost, late, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, unreadable, damaged, destroyed, delayed, forged, tampered with, mutilated or stolen entries, or any other unsuccessful attempts at participating;
  2. any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay of operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries;
  3. any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of submissions in the Sweepstakes;
  4. any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes;
  5. other errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic or otherwise.

If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Administrator which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, then Administrator reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Administrator may, in its sole discretion, prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if Administrator determines entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair practices or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrant or any Sponsor or Administrator representatives. In the event of cancelation, termination, modification or suspension of the Sweepstakes, Administrator may, in its sole discretion, perform the random drawing from among all eligible entries received prior to or after such cancellation, suspension, or modification.

Entrant agrees that all matters arising out of or relating to this sweepstakes and these Official Rules are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Ohio, without giving effect to any of its conflict of laws provisions thereof. Entrant further agrees that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this sweepstakes and these Official Rules shall be brought exclusively in the applicable federal or state courts located in or around Cincinanti, Oho.

ROUND TWO SWEEPSTAKES TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. INTERNET ACCESS AND VALID E-MAIL ADDRESSES ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER.

Promotion Description: By participating in a Sweepstakes on the Hive Book Game and Otherworldly Adventures websites (the “Sites”), located at https://hivebookgame.com/ and https://otherworldlyfun.com, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules.

This Sweepstakes is sponsored by DL Orton (“Sponsor”) and the Sweepstakes is administered by Otherworldly Adventures LLC (“Administrator”). Any inquiries may be directed to the Administrator via email to [email protected].

All decisions of the Administrator related to the Sweepstakes will be final and binding in all respects. Administrator is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of entries and the overall administration of the giveaway. Entrants should look solely to Administrator with any questions, comments, or problems related to the Sweepstakes.

Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are physically located in the U.S. or the District of Columbia, age 18 or older. Proof of residency and age may be required. Administrator, Sponsor and their affiliates, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies, clients and each of their respective members, officers, directors, employees and contractors (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”), and members of their immediate families and/or persons living in the same household as such persons, are ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win a prize. Void in all jurisdictions other than the U.S., and where prohibited by law. All federal, state, and/or local laws, rules and regulations apply.

Entry: No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve your chance of winning.

The Sweepstakes period begins at 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 16, 2025 and ends at 11:59:59 PM Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time on May 26, 2025 (“Entry Period”). Administrator’s clock shall be the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes.

To enter, follow the instructions for the required entry.

  1. You must purchase a copy of the book HIVE: Madders of Time Book One, which is released on May 6, 2025 and is available as an ebook, paperback, or hardcover through Amazon.com and other retailers. This will allow you to solve all puzzles in Round Two. Each individual who completes the Round Two Final Metapuzzle will be eligible to submit an entry into the Sweepstakes via an online form at otherworldlyfun.com/Round2Entry.
  2. No purchase is required. As an alternative method of entry, you may email [email protected] to obtain a unique link to receive a copy of the book from Amazon.com at no cost to you. The subject line of your entry email must be “Hive Sweepstakes Link Request” (without quotation marks). The body text of your email must include the text “Eden-17” (with or without quotation marks). The link will be emailed to the address from which the entry email was received. You must follow the link, accept the book, take a screenshot of the confirmation screen (or of the book listing on your “Manage Digital Delivery” page under the “Your Account” tab) as proof of purchase, complete the puzzles, and submit your entry form at otherworldlyfun.com/Round2Entry upon completion of the final metapuzzle. A maximum of one (1) link request is allowed per player.

Each submission will count as one (1) entry. Administrator will collect all entries.

In the event of a dispute as to the identity of the winner, such winner will be deemed to be the person under whose name the email account associated with the above-described email address is opened at the time of entry.

Entries that are lost, late, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, unreadable, damaged, destroyed, delayed, tampered with, incomprehensible, forged, mutilated, stolen, misdirected, inaccurate, unintelligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules will be disqualified. All entries generated by a script, macro or other automated/repetitive electronic means will be disqualified and ineligible for the Sweepstakes.

Winner Selection: On or about May 27, 2025, the winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing by Administrator from among all eligible entries received throughout the Entry Period. The random drawing will be conducted by Administrator or its designated representatives, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received.

Winner Notification: Winner will be notified by email at the email address provided in the entry Information after the random drawing. Potential winner must accept a prize by email as directed by Administrator within forty-eight (48) hours of notification. Any winner notification not responded to or returned as undeliverable may result in prize forfeiture. Administrator shall have no liability for any winner notification that is lost, intercepted or not received by a potential winner for any reason. In Administrator’s sole discretion, a selected winner may be disqualified and required to forfeit his/her prize(s) and an alternate winner may be selected in accordance with these Official Rules from among the remaining eligible entries if the selected winner: (i) is unreachable as described above or winner notification is returned as undeliverable; (ii) declines or cannot accept, receive or use the prize for any reason; or (iii) fails to comply with these Official Rules. Forfeited prize may not be awarded. No substitution or transfer of a prize is permitted except by Administrator.

Prizes: The prize for this Sweepstakes is one of 10 Visa gift cards with a value of $50 (“ARV”). The total value of all prizes is $500.

Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. Administrator reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. Administrator reserves the right to request a W9 from all prize winners, in addition to a Winner Affidavit. The ARV of the prize represents Administrator’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Administrator makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize awarded. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. Administrator will not replace any lost or stolen prize items. All federal, state and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prizewinner. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.

Privacy: All entrants acknowledge that if they are chosen as a winner, certain of their personally identifying information may be disclosed to third parties at least as required by law, including, without limitation, names on a winner’s list. All information submitted is subject to our Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://hivebookgame.com/privacy.

General Conditions and Limitation of Liability: By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Administrator, which are final and binding in all respects and cannot be appealed. Administrator reserves the right to cancel the Sweepstakes at any time.

By entering, each entrant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Administrator and Sponsor and each of their respective parent companies, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries and advertising/promotion agencies involved in this Sweepstakes, and each of their respective employees, officers, shareholders, directors, representatives and agents (collectively “Releasees”) from and against any claim, damages, and/or liabilities involving or arising out of or in connection with participation in this sweepstakes or the acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

The Releasees will not be responsible for: (i) late, lost, stolen, delayed, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete, unreadable, inaccurate, garbled or unintelligible submissions or notices; (ii) email, telephone system, facsimile, technical or computer malfunctions, lost connections or transmissions, disconnections or other errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, errors which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, technical problems with the Website, including, but not limited to any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay of operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; (iii) data corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of entry or other materials; (iv) any injuries, losses, costs, expenses or damages to person or property of any kind caused, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by the prize or resulting from redemption, acceptance, possession, loss or misuse of any prize from participating in the Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes related activity (including, without limitation, any travel or activities related hereto); (v) inability to participate in the Sweepstakes; or (vi) any printing, typographical, human, administrative or technological errors in any material associated with the Sweepstakes.

In the event more winner notifications are issued, or more winning prize claims are received, than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules due to computer, printing, human or other error or problem, a random drawing will take place from among all eligible prize claims for the prize(s) at issue to award the proper number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules. Inclusion in such drawing shall be each entrant's sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances. No more than the number of prizes stated in these Official Rules will be awarded.

By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees that: (i) any and all claim, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out of pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event will attorneys' fees be awarded or recoverable; and (ii) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for (and each entrant hereby knowingly and expressly waives all rights to seek) punitive, incidental or consequently damages and/or any other damages, other than actual out of pocket expenses, and/or any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.

Neither Sponsor nor Administrator is responsible for:

  1. lost, late, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, unreadable, damaged, destroyed, delayed, forged, tampered with, mutilated or stolen entries, or any other unsuccessful attempts at participating;
  2. any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay of operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries;
  3. any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of submissions in the Sweepstakes;
  4. any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes;
  5. other errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic or otherwise.

If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Administrator which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, then Administrator reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Administrator may, in its sole discretion, prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if Administrator determines entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair practices or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrant or any Sponsor or Administrator representatives. In the event of cancelation, termination, modification or suspension of the Sweepstakes, Administrator may, in its sole discretion, perform the random drawing from among all eligible entries received prior to or after such cancellation, suspension, or modification.

Entrant agrees that all matters arising out of or relating to this sweepstakes and these Official Rules are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Ohio, without giving effect to any of its conflict of laws provisions thereof. Entrant further agrees that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this sweepstakes and these Official Rules shall be brought exclusively in the applicable federal or state courts located in or around Cincinanti, Oho.

ROUND THREE SWEEPSTAKES TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. INTERNET ACCESS AND VALID E-MAIL ADDRESSES ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER.

Promotion Description: By participating in a Sweepstakes on the Hive Book Game and Otherworldly Adventures websites (the “Sites”), located at https://hivebookgame.com/ and https://otherworldlyfun.com, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules.

This Sweepstakes is sponsored by DL Orton (“Sponsor”) and the Sweepstakes is administered by Otherworldly Adventures LLC (“Administrator”). Any inquiries may be directed to the Administrator via email to [email protected].

All decisions of the Administrator related to the Sweepstakes will be final and binding in all respects. Administrator is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of entries and the overall administration of the giveaway. Entrants should look solely to Administrator with any questions, comments, or problems related to the Sweepstakes.

Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are physically located in the U.S. or the District of Columbia, age 18 or older. Proof of residency and age may be required. Administrator, Sponsor and their affiliates, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies, clients and each of their respective members, officers, directors, employees and contractors (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”), and members of their immediate families and/or persons living in the same household as such persons, are ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win a prize. Void in all jurisdictions other than the U.S., and where prohibited by law. All federal, state, and/or local laws, rules and regulations apply.

Entry: No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve your chance of winning.

The Sweepstakes period begins at 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 16, 2025 and ends at 11:59:59 PM Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time on May 26, 2025 (“Entry Period”). Administrator’s clock shall be the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes.

To enter, follow the instructions for the required entry.

  1. You must purchase a copy of the book HIVE: Madders of Time Book One, which is released on May 6, 2025 and is available as an ebook, paperback, or hardcover through Amazon.com and other retailers. This will allow you to solve all puzzles in Round Three. Each individual who completes the Round Three Final Metapuzzle will be eligible to submit an entry into the Sweepstakes via an online form at otherworldlyfun.com/Round3Entry.
  2. No purchase is required. As an alternative method of entry, you may email [email protected] to obtain a unique link to receive a copy of the book from Amazon.com at no cost to you. The subject line of your entry email must be “Hive Sweepstakes Link Request” (without quotation marks). The body text of your email must include the text “Eden-17” (with or without quotation marks). The link will be emailed to the address from which the entry email was received. You must follow the link, accept the book, take a screenshot of the confirmation screen (or of the book listing on your “Manage Digital Delivery” page under the “Your Account” tab) as proof of purchase, complete the puzzles, and submit your entry form at otherworldlyfun.com/Round3Entry upon completion of the final metapuzzle. A maximum of one (1) link request is allowed per player.

Each submission will count as one (1) entry. Administrator will collect all entries.

In the event of a dispute as to the identity of the winner, such winner will be deemed to be the person under whose name the email account associated with the above-described email address is opened at the time of entry.

Entries that are lost, late, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, unreadable, damaged, destroyed, delayed, tampered with, incomprehensible, forged, mutilated, stolen, misdirected, inaccurate, unintelligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules will be disqualified. All entries generated by a script, macro or other automated/repetitive electronic means will be disqualified and ineligible for the Sweepstakes.

Winner Selection: On or about May 27, 2025, the winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing by Administrator from among all eligible entries received throughout the Entry Period. The random drawing will be conducted by Administrator or its designated representatives, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received.

Winner Notification: Winner will be notified by email at the email address provided in the entry Information after the random drawing. Potential winner must accept a prize by email as directed by Administrator within forty-eight (48) hours of notification. Any winner notification not responded to or returned as undeliverable may result in prize forfeiture. Administrator shall have no liability for any winner notification that is lost, intercepted or not received by a potential winner for any reason. In Administrator’s sole discretion, a selected winner may be disqualified and required to forfeit his/her prize(s) and an alternate winner may be selected in accordance with these Official Rules from among the remaining eligible entries if the selected winner: (i) is unreachable as described above or winner notification is returned as undeliverable; (ii) declines or cannot accept, receive or use the prize for any reason; or (iii) fails to comply with these Official Rules. Forfeited prize may not be awarded. No substitution or transfer of a prize is permitted except by Administrator.

Prizes: The prize for this Sweepstakes is one of five Visa gift cards with a value of $100 (“ARV”). The total value of all prizes is $500.

Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. Administrator reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. Administrator reserves the right to request a W9 from all prize winners, in addition to a Winner Affidavit. The ARV of the prize represents Administrator’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Administrator makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize awarded. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. Administrator will not replace any lost or stolen prize items. All federal, state and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prizewinner. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.

Privacy: All entrants acknowledge that if they are chosen as a winner, certain of their personally identifying information may be disclosed to third parties at least as required by law, including, without limitation, names on a winner’s list. All information submitted is subject to our Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://hivebookgame.com/privacy.

General Conditions and Limitation of Liability: By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Administrator, which are final and binding in all respects and cannot be appealed. Administrator reserves the right to cancel the Sweepstakes at any time.

By entering, each entrant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Administrator and Sponsor and each of their respective parent companies, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries and advertising/promotion agencies involved in this Sweepstakes, and each of their respective employees, officers, shareholders, directors, representatives and agents (collectively “Releasees”) from and against any claim, damages, and/or liabilities involving or arising out of or in connection with participation in this sweepstakes or the acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

The Releasees will not be responsible for: (i) late, lost, stolen, delayed, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete, unreadable, inaccurate, garbled or unintelligible submissions or notices; (ii) email, telephone system, facsimile, technical or computer malfunctions, lost connections or transmissions, disconnections or other errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, errors which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, technical problems with the Website, including, but not limited to any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay of operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; (iii) data corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of entry or other materials; (iv) any injuries, losses, costs, expenses or damages to person or property of any kind caused, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by the prize or resulting from redemption, acceptance, possession, loss or misuse of any prize from participating in the Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes related activity (including, without limitation, any travel or activities related hereto); (v) inability to participate in the Sweepstakes; or (vi) any printing, typographical, human, administrative or technological errors in any material associated with the Sweepstakes.

In the event more winner notifications are issued, or more winning prize claims are received, than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules due to computer, printing, human or other error or problem, a random drawing will take place from among all eligible prize claims for the prize(s) at issue to award the proper number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules. Inclusion in such drawing shall be each entrant's sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances. No more than the number of prizes stated in these Official Rules will be awarded.

By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees that: (i) any and all claim, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out of pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event will attorneys' fees be awarded or recoverable; and (ii) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for (and each entrant hereby knowingly and expressly waives all rights to seek) punitive, incidental or consequently damages and/or any other damages, other than actual out of pocket expenses, and/or any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.

Neither Sponsor nor Administrator is responsible for:

  1. lost, late, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, unreadable, damaged, destroyed, delayed, forged, tampered with, mutilated or stolen entries, or any other unsuccessful attempts at participating;
  2. any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay of operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries;
  3. any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of submissions in the Sweepstakes;
  4. any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes;
  5. other errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic or otherwise.

If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Administrator which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, then Administrator reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Administrator may, in its sole discretion, prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if Administrator determines entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair practices or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrant or any Sponsor or Administrator representatives. In the event of cancelation, termination, modification or suspension of the Sweepstakes, Administrator may, in its sole discretion, perform the random drawing from among all eligible entries received prior to or after such cancellation, suspension, or modification.

Entrant agrees that all matters arising out of or relating to this sweepstakes and these Official Rules are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Ohio, without giving effect to any of its conflict of laws provisions thereof. Entrant further agrees that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this sweepstakes and these Official Rules shall be brought exclusively in the applicable federal or state courts located in or around Cincinanti, Oho.