Official Rules 2026

JACKPOT PUZZLES OFFICIAL RULES

Sponsor: Altera Brands LLC ("Sponsor")

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS PROMOTION. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID IN NEW YORK, FLORIDA, RHODE ISLAND, PUERTO RICO, ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS, AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.


1. ELIGIBILITY

The Jackpot Puzzles promotion (the "Promotion") is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, excluding New York, Florida, and Rhode Island, who are at least eighteen (18) years of age (or the age of majority in their state of residence, whichever is older) at the time of entry.

Employees, officers, directors, agents, and representatives of Altera Brands LLC, its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, prize suppliers, and each of their immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, siblings, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they live) or persons living in the same household, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate or win. Void in New York, Florida, Rhode Island, Puerto Rico, all U.S. territories and possessions, and wherever else prohibited or restricted by law.

All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

2. PROMOTION PERIOD

The Promotion begins at 12:00:01 a.m. Mountain Time ("MT") on January 1, 2026, and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. MT on December 31, 2026 (the "Promotion Period"). Individual prize tiers, drawings, and entry windows may have separate start and end dates within the Promotion Period, which will be posted on Sponsor's website at the time of the applicable drawing. Sponsor's computer is the official time-keeping device for the Promotion.

3. HOW TO ENTER

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. There are three (3) ways to enter the Promotion, and entries obtained through the free methods of entry have the same chance of winning as entries obtained through a purchase.

3.1 Method 1 — Purchase Entry (Optional)

Purchase any participating Jackpot Puzzles product from Sponsor's authorized channels during the Promotion Period. Each eligible product contains one (1) entry opportunity and, where applicable, a unique code or game piece revealing whether that unit is a winning entry. Limit one (1) prize per puzzle unit.

3.2 Method 2 — Free Online Entry (No Purchase Necessary)

During the Promotion Period, entrants may submit one (1) free entry per day by completing the free entry form located at https://jackpotpuzzles.com/pages/free-entry. The form requires the entrant to provide their full name, complete street address (no P.O. boxes), city, state, ZIP code, date of birth, daytime telephone number, and email address. Limit one (1) free online entry per person per calendar day. Multiple entries submitted by the same person on the same day will be disqualified.

Each valid free online entry is eligible only for the Tier A Grand Prize Drawing described in Section 4.1. Free online entries are not eligible for any Tier B Instant Win prize. Within the Grand Prize Drawing, free online entries have the same odds of winning as a single Purchase Entry.

3.3 Method 3 — Free Mail-In Entry (No Purchase Necessary)

To enter by mail without purchase, hand-print your full name, complete street address (no P.O. boxes), city, state, ZIP code, date of birth, daytime telephone number, and email address on a 3" x 5" card and mail it in a #10 envelope with proper postage to:

Altera Brands LLC — Jackpot Puzzles Free Entry [Sponsor Mailing Address] [City, State, ZIP]

Each mail-in entry must be mailed separately and must be postmarked during the Promotion Period and received within seven (7) days of the postmark date. Mechanically reproduced, illegible, incomplete, or late entries will be disqualified. Limit one (1) mail-in entry per person per day. Bulk shipments of entries will not be accepted. All mail-in entries must be hand-printed by the entrant, and entrants are not permitted to use any third-party service to assist with the entry process. All mail-in entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. No correspondence will be acknowledged; requests for confirmation of receipt of mail-in entries will not be honored.

Each valid mail-in entry will be assigned the same odds of winning as a single purchase entry in the corresponding drawing period.

3.4 Entry Fraud

Any attempt to enter via automated systems, bots, scripts, multiple identities, multiple addresses, or any other fraudulent means will result in immediate disqualification of all of that entrant's entries. Purchasing products with the intent to return them after the Promotion ends in order to obtain free entries is a form of fraud and is strictly prohibited. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify and ban any entrant found to be engaged in such conduct.

4. PRIZES

Approximate Retail Values ("ARV") are current as of the start of the Promotion Period and are subject to change based on market value. The difference between the ARV stated and the actual value of the prize, if any, will not be awarded.

The Promotion consists of two (2) prize tiers:

  • Tier A — Grand Prize Drawing: The $10,000 Cash Grand Prize is awarded by random drawing.
  • Tier B — Instant Win Prizes: All other prizes are distributed as unique redemption codes inside participating puzzles at fixed approximate frequencies. Every participating puzzle contains exactly one (1) Tier B prize code.

A purchased puzzle entitles the purchaser to (i) one (1) guaranteed Tier B prize code inside the puzzle, and (ii) one (1) entry into the Tier A Grand Prize Drawing. Free entries are eligible for the Tier A Grand Prize Drawing only.

4.1 Tier A — Grand Prize Drawing (Fixed Quantity)

One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded during the Promotion Period via random drawing conducted by or on behalf of Sponsor.

Prize Quantity ARV
$10,000 Cash Grand Prize (awarded by check or electronic transfer) 1 $10,000.00

Both Purchase Entries and Free Entries are eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing, and both compete on equal terms.

4.2 Tier B — Instant Win Prizes (Per-Puzzle Frequencies)

Each participating Jackpot Puzzle contains exactly one (1) Tier B prize redemption code. Tier B prizes are distributed across each production batch at the approximate frequencies stated below. Because every puzzle contains one Tier B prize, the frequencies below sum to approximately one hundred percent (100%). Actual distribution in any individual batch may vary slightly due to packaging and fulfillment.

Tier B prizes are available to Purchase Entries only. Free Entries are not eligible for any Tier B prize.

4.2(a) Electronics & Premium Items (Fixed Quantity)

During the Promotion Period, one (1) of each of the items listed below will be awarded. Each item is distributed as an instant-win redemption code randomly placed within a single participating Jackpot Puzzle sold during the Promotion Period. The specific puzzle containing each Electronics & Premium Item is determined by Sponsor.

Prize Quantity ARV
MacBook Air 1 $1,099.00
iPhone 16 1 $799.00
AirPods Max 1 $549.00
Apple Watch Series 10 1 $399.00
iPad (10th Generation) 1 $349.00
Yeti Cooler 1 $325.00
Nintendo Switch 1 $299.00
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses 1 $299.00
Apple Watch SE 1 $249.00
AirPods Pro 1 $249.00
AirPods (4th Generation) 1 $129.00

Because the total number of puzzles sold during the Promotion Period is not known in advance, exact per-puzzle odds of containing an Electronics & Premium Item cannot be stated. Each participating puzzle has an equal chance of being the puzzle that contains a given Electronics & Premium Item prize.

4.2(b) Premium Gift Cards

Prize Approximate Frequency ARV
$250 Visa Gift Card 1 in 2,000 puzzles $250.00
$100 Visa Gift Card 1 in 500 puzzles $100.00
$100 Apple Gift Card 1 in 500 puzzles $100.00
$50 Amazon Gift Card 1 in 200 puzzles $50.00
$50 Sephora Gift Card 1 in 200 puzzles $50.00
$50 Nike Gift Card 1 in 200 puzzles $50.00

4.2(c) Sponsor-Branded Prizes

Prize Approximate Frequency ARV
Lifetime Puzzle Subscription 1 in 2,000 puzzles $500.00 (estimated)
3-Puzzle Bundle 1 in 500 puzzles Varies by retail price
Free Puzzle 1 in 40 puzzles Varies by retail price

4.2(d) Standard Gift Cards

Prize Approximate Frequency ARV
$25 Amazon Gift Card 1 in 200 puzzles $25.00
$25 Visa Gift Card 1 in 200 puzzles $25.00
$15 DoorDash Gift Card 1 in 100 puzzles $15.00
$10 Target Gift Card 1 in 50 puzzles $10.00
$5 Starbucks Gift Card 1 in 7 puzzles $5.00
$5 Amazon Gift Card 1 in 7 puzzles $5.00
$5 Chick-fil-A Gift Card 1 in 7 puzzles $5.00
$5 Dunkin' Gift Card 1 in 7 puzzles $5.00
$5 McDonald's Gift Card 1 in 7 puzzles $5.00
$5 Target Gift Card 1 in 7 puzzles $5.00

Sponsor does not guarantee the availability of any specific Tier B prize in any individual puzzle; the frequencies stated above are approximate and are applied across production batches, not individual units.

4.3 General Prize Conditions

Gift card prizes are subject to the terms and conditions of the issuer. Sponsor is not the issuer of any third-party gift card and makes no warranty or representation regarding any gift card. Sponsor reserves the right to adjust the specific gift card brands offered during the Promotion Period based on availability, provided that the ARV of any substitute is equal to or greater than the ARV of the original prize.

5. ODDS OF WINNING

Tier A (Grand Prize Drawing). Odds of winning the Grand Prize depend on the total number of eligible Purchase Entries and Free Entries received during the Promotion Period. Because the total number of puzzles sold and the total number of free entries received will not be known until the end of the Promotion Period, exact odds cannot be stated in advance. Sponsor will publish final odds for the Grand Prize Drawing on Sponsor's website following the close of the Promotion Period.

Tier B (Instant Win Prizes).

  • Electronics & Premium Items (Section 4.2(a)): One (1) of each item is awarded during the Promotion Period. Exact per-puzzle odds cannot be stated in advance because they depend on the total number of puzzles sold during the Promotion Period. Each participating puzzle has an equal chance of containing a given Electronics & Premium Item.
  • All other Tier B prizes (Sections 4.2(b), 4.2(c), and 4.2(d)): Odds of any individual puzzle containing a specific prize are fixed and are stated in Section 4.2 as approximate per-puzzle frequencies (e.g., "1 in 500 puzzles"). Every participating puzzle contains one (1) Tier B prize code.

6. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION

6.1 Tier A Grand Prize Drawing

The Grand Prize winner will be selected by or on behalf of Sponsor in a random drawing from all eligible Purchase Entries and Free Entries received during the Promotion Period. The drawing will be conducted on or about January 15, 2027. All Sponsor decisions regarding winner selection are final and binding.

The potential Grand Prize winner will be notified by email, telephone, and/or postal mail using the contact information provided at the time of entry. The potential winner must complete, sign, and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and, where legally permissible, a Publicity Release within seven (7) days of notification. If the potential winner fails to respond to notification, fails to return required documents within the required time period, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, the Grand Prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected in Sponsor's sole discretion.

6.2 Tier B Instant Wins

Tier B prizes are awarded instantly via the unique redemption code contained inside each participating puzzle. To claim a Tier B prize, the purchaser must redeem the code through the method specified by Sponsor (including but not limited to Sponsor's website or redemption portal) within the claim window set forth in Section 7.1. No further drawing, selection, or notification is required for Tier B prizes. Tier B codes that are unredeemed at the expiration of the applicable claim window are permanently forfeited.

7. PRIZE CLAIM AND CONDITIONS

7.1 Claim Deadlines

Winners must submit a valid claim within the following timeframes, measured from the date the unique code, game piece, or winner notification is generated or issued by Sponsor:

  • Gift Card Prizes (all denominations and brands): Must be claimed within one (1) year (365 days). Gift card prizes not claimed within this period will be permanently forfeited with no replacement, substitution, or cash equivalent awarded.
  • Grand Prize, Electronics, and Premium Prizes: Must be claimed within thirty (30) days of winner notification.
  • Sponsor-Branded Prizes (Free Puzzle, 3-Puzzle Bundle, Lifetime Puzzle Subscription): Must be claimed within ninety (90) days of winner notification.

It is the winner's sole responsibility to retain the unique code, game piece, receipt, or other proof of win and to initiate the claim within the applicable window. Codes or game pieces that are lost, stolen, damaged, illegible, duplicated, altered, or tampered with will not be honored. Sponsor is not responsible for any prize that cannot be claimed due to the winner's failure to retain proof of win or to submit a timely claim.

7.2 Prize Conditions

Prizes are awarded "as is" with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied, by Sponsor. Prizes are non-transferable and non-assignable. No substitution, exchange, or cash equivalent will be permitted except at Sponsor's sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if an advertised prize becomes unavailable for any reason. Unclaimed, forfeited, or undeliverable prizes will not be re-awarded.

7.3 Taxes

All taxes, fees, and surcharges associated with the receipt or use of any prize (including but not limited to federal, state, and local income taxes) are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winners of prizes with an ARV of $600 or more will be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 (or equivalent tax documentation) prior to receipt of the prize, and will receive an IRS Form 1099 reflecting the ARV of the prize. Failure to provide required tax documentation within the claim window will result in forfeiture of the prize.

7.4 Identity and Eligibility Verification

Sponsor reserves the right to require any potential winner to provide proof of identity, age, and residency (including but not limited to a government-issued photo ID) prior to awarding any prize. Any potential winner who cannot or does not provide satisfactory verification within seven (7) days of request will forfeit the prize, and an alternate winner may be selected.

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS

8.1 Binding Agreement

By entering the Promotion, each entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all matters related to the Promotion.

8.2 Sponsor's Right to Modify or Terminate

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, suspend, terminate, or modify the Promotion or these Official Rules, in whole or in part, for any reason, including but not limited to fraud, tampering, technical failure, regulatory action, force majeure, or any other cause that, in Sponsor's judgment, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, or integrity of the Promotion. In the event of cancellation or termination, Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to select winners from among all non-suspect eligible entries received prior to the action taken.

8.3 Entry Limitations and Anti-Fraud

Entries generated by any automated system, script, bot, macro, or other technical means are void. Entries obtained through fraud, misrepresentation, or any means that circumvent the intended entry process are void. The following actions will result in immediate disqualification and may also subject the entrant to civil or criminal liability: (a) tampering with the entry process, puzzle game pieces, or unique codes; (b) duplicating, reproducing, selling, trading, or transferring codes or game pieces; (c) using multiple identities, email addresses, mailing addresses, or accounts to enter; (d) attempting to gain unauthorized access to Sponsor's systems; or (e) otherwise violating these Official Rules. Limit one (1) prize per person and one (1) prize per household per drawing period, regardless of method of entry.

8.4 No Responsibility

Sponsor is not responsible for (a) lost, late, misdirected, stolen, illegible, incomplete, or postage-due entries; (b) technical, hardware, software, telephone, or other communications malfunctions, errors, or failures of any kind; (c) lost or unavailable network connections; (d) failed, incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmissions; (e) any condition caused by events beyond Sponsor's control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemic, civil unrest, labor disputes, government action, power outages, or natural disasters ("Force Majeure"), that may cause the Promotion to be disrupted or corrupted; (f) any injuries, losses, or damages caused by the prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of the prize, or from participation in the Promotion; (g) any printing, typographical, administrative, or technological errors in any materials associated with the Promotion, including but not limited to errors in the posting of prize values or odds; or (h) the acts or omissions of any third-party retailer, distributor, shipper, or vendor.

8.5 Right to Seek Damages

Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion is a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages, restitution, and injunctive relief from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law, including attorneys' fees.

9. RELEASE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By participating, each entrant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Altera Brands LLC, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, the "Released Parties") from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) of any kind arising out of or in connection with participation in the Promotion, acceptance, possession, misuse, or use of any prize, or any Promotion-related activity. IN NO EVENT WILL THE RELEASED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitations or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

10. PUBLICITY

Except where prohibited by law, acceptance of a prize constitutes the winner's consent for Sponsor and its designees to use the winner's name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, and state of residence for promotional, advertising, and publicity purposes in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity, without further compensation, notice, review, or approval.

11. DISPUTES, ARBITRATION, AND GOVERNING LAW

11.1 Binding Individual Arbitration

Except where prohibited by applicable law, any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Promotion, any prize awarded, or these Official Rules (collectively, "Disputes") shall be resolved exclusively by final and binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, then in effect. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single neutral arbitrator, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitration shall take place in the state of Sponsor's principal place of business, or by telephone or videoconference at the entrant's election.

11.2 Class Action Waiver

ENTRANT AND SPONSOR EACH AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE RESOLVED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON'S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING. Entrant expressly waives any right to a jury trial and any right to participate in a class action.

11.3 Limitation on Damages

Any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event attorneys' fees. Under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or indirect damages, and any other damages other than actual out-of-pocket expenses, as well as any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.

11.4 Governing Law and Venue

All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and Sponsor in connection with the Promotion, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions. For any matter not subject to arbitration, or to enforce an arbitration award, entrants consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Sheridan County, Wyoming.

12. PRIVACY

Information collected from entrants is subject to Sponsor's Privacy Policy, available at Sponsor's website. By entering the Promotion, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with that policy and these Official Rules.

13. WINNERS LIST

For a list of Grand Prize and Electronics & Premium Item winners, send a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope with the subject line "Jackpot Puzzles Winners List" to:

Altera Brands LLC — Winners List Request 1309 Coffeen Avenue STE 17718 Sheridan, WY 82801

Requests must be received within ninety (90) days after the close of the Promotion Period.

14. SPONSOR

The Sponsor of this Promotion is:

Altera Brands LLC 1309 Coffeen Avenue STE 17718 Sheridan, WY 82801

15. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

California residents have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA") regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information. For information about those rights and how to exercise them, please refer to Sponsor's Privacy Policy at Sponsor's website.

16. MISCELLANEOUS

16.1 Severability

If any provision of these Official Rules is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable while preserving the original intent of the parties.

16.2 No Waiver

The failure of Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or of Sponsor's right to enforce that or any other provision in the future.

16.3 Entire Agreement

These Official Rules, together with any entry forms, affidavits, releases, and Sponsor's Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between entrants and Sponsor with respect to the Promotion and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

16.4 Headings

Section headings are provided for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret or construe these Official Rules.

16.5 Translations

In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Official Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Promotion-related materials, including but not limited to point-of-sale, television, print advertising, promotional packaging, and other promotional media, the terms and conditions of these Official Rules shall prevail.


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