Win $10,000 and a Cruise

For your chance to play Australia’s Biggest Game of Hide & Seek and WIN $10,000, plus a cruise for your family, simply tell us in 25 words or less about your ultimate hiding spot.
Competitors will be chosen according to the creativity of their entries. There are 20 spots up for grabs in the adult’s round (15 years and over), and 10 spots in the kid’s round (ages 8-14).
Royal Caribbean’s Hide & Seek Competition
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Information on how to enter, participate and the prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
The promoter is RCL Cruises Ltd (ABN 54 150 263 086) of Royal Caribbean, Level 12, 157 Walker Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 (“Promoter”).
Entry is only open to individuals aged 8 years or over who hold an Australian Government issued photo identification and reside in Australia (on a permanent or temporary basis). All entrants under the age of 18 years must have parental/guardian approval to enter and further, the parent/guardian of the entrant must read and consent to these Terms and Conditions. All entrants, including parents/guardians of minors, will be required by the Promoter to complete a further participation release as evidence of consent to them or their child (as applicable) participating in any Hide and Seek game as part of this promotion. Any entrant that is selected as a Finalist (as defined below), and the individual they elect to take as their companion for the Hide & Seek Event (as defined below) must have an Australian Government issued photo identification or they will be refused entry to the Hide & Seek Event.
Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin.
This promotion will consist of two phases; (1) 25 Words or Less Phase 1; and (2) Hide and Seek Game Phase 2.
25 Words or Less Phase 1
6. Entries into this phase open on Monday 22 January 2018 and close at 11.59pm AEDT on 05/02/2018 (“Phase 1 Entry Period”).
7. To participate in this phase, eligible individuals must visit www.royalcaribbean.com.au/hideandseek, follow the prompts to the entry page, provide all of the requested personal details, provide an answer in 25 words or less to the promotional topic “Tell us in 25 words or less about your ultimate hiding spot”, tick the approproate tick boxes featured on the entry page and submit the fully completed entry form so it is received during the Phase 1 Entry Period.
8. Entries will be divided based on the age of the entrants into two groups: (a) 8-14 years group; and (b) 15+ years group. At the end of the Phase 1 Entry Period, the Promoter will judge all entries receive in each group against other entries in that group, based on the creativity of the answer submitted. The ten (10) best valid entries in the 8-14 years group and the best twenty (20) valid entries in the 15+ years group, as determined by the Promoter’s judges in their absolute discretion, will be selected as the finalists of the 25 Words or Less Phase 1 (“Finalists”).
9. Each Finalist will be invited to participate in the Hide and Seek Game Phase 2 of the Promotion. Finalists will be notified by the Promoter via the details provided on entry and must respond to the Promoter with a confirmation that they can participate in the Hide and Seek Game Phase 2 on 18/02/2018 in Sydney, NSW, by no later than 11.59PM AEDT on 09/02/2018. In the event that any Finalist fails to respond and confirm attendance by this date, or if a Finalist fails to attend the Hide and Seek Game Phase 2 event at the nominated time and date, they will forfeit their Finalist position and will not be eligible to participate in the Hide and Seek Game Phase 2 or receive any prize as part of the promotion. If this occurs, the Promoter reserves the right to select an alternative Finalist (being the next best valid entry in the relevant group) or to conduct the relevant game with the remaining Finalists only, at its absolute discretion.
Hide and Seek Game Phase 2
10. The Hide and Seek Game Phase 2 will take place on board of the Ovations of the Seas ship, while it is docked in Sydney, on 18/02/2018 (“Hide and Seek Event”). Finalists will be provided with full details of the address of the ship and the time they must arrive, once notified of their Finalist status. Finalists should be aware that they may be required to commit a full day to participating in the Hide and Seek Game Phase 2.
11. To participate in the Hide and Seek Game Phase 2, Finalist will be provided with the following:
If they live outside of NSW, two (2) return domestic economy airfares for them and one (1) companion from their nearest capital city in Australia to Sydney, up to the value of $600. If the Finalist is under the age of 18 years, their companion must be their legal guardian/parent. If the Finalist is from NSW, then no airfares will be provided and this element of the prize will be forfeited in its entirety;
If they live outside of NSW, one (1) night’s twin share accommodation at a 4 star hotel determined by the Promoter. If the Finalist is from NSW, then no accommodation will be provided and this element of the prize will be forfeited in its entirety; and
Taxi fares up to the value of $100, for the purposes of getting the Finalist and companion from their airport to the hotel and the Hide and Seek Event. If the Finalist is from NSW, they will receive taxi fares or alternative travel allowance up to the value of $100 for the purposes of getting to and from their place of residence and the Hide and Seek Event.
Any other costs not specified above are not included and will be the responsibility of the Finalist and their companion.
12. To participate in the Hide and Seek Game Phase 2, Finalists must attend the Hide and Seek Event (with their companion, who, in the case of any individual under 18 years or age, must be their parent or legal guardian) and complete the following steps:
a) Visit the registration area, check in, present their and their companions valid passports (a valid Australian driver’s licence may also be accepted by the Promoter) and sign the participation release provided. In the case of any minor, the participation release must be completed by the parent/legal guardian of the minor. Finalists will be unable to participate if the participation release is not completed; and then
b) follow the instructions given by staff to participate in the Hide and Seek game on board of the specified deck of the Ovation of the Seas. Two separate games will be conducted, one for the Finalists selected in the 8-14 years group and one for Finalists selected in the 15+ years group. All Finalists will be in the role of hiders, with professional seekers chosen by the Promoter searching for them. Full details of each game, and the rules of the game, are included in Schedule 1 at the end of this document. Finalists and their companions must abide by the game rules, health and safety requirements, must not engage in any antisocial, violent, inappropriate or dangerous behaviour, must comply with the rules of conduct on board and follow the instructions of the staff present at all times; failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification, removal from the ship and forfeiture of any right to a prize in the Promoter’s discretion.
13. The winner in each Hide and Seek game will be selected in accordance with the process outlined in Schedule 1, on the basis of who stays hidden the last in the specified time period, subject to the tie breaker criteria where and as applicable (“Winner”). There will be a total of two (2) Winners, one for each group.
14. Each Winner will receive the following cruise package:
a cruise holiday of up to and including 10 nights, departing Sydney NSW, during 2018 or 2019 onboard a Royal Caribbean ship of the winner's choice (destination must be either South Pacific, New Zealand or Australia), inclusive of cruise fare, NCCF (Non-Commissionable Cruise Fares), taxes and gratuities, in a quad-share balcony stateroom for a family of two adults and two children under the age of 16 years. Valued at up to AUD$6,000 - pending seasonal, cabin category and pricing fluctuations.
Cruise prize also includes all taxes, fees, port charges and service charges, and includes main meals, as well as USD$200 onboard credit to spend as the Winner wishes, and AUD$200 in taxi fares to and from the port.
If the Winner’s place of residence is outside of NSW, prize also includes return economy airfares from the Winner’s nearest major city in Australia (Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin or Canberra) to Sydney pre cruise, and from Sydney to the Winner’s nearest major city in Australia (Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin or Canberra) post cruise if required. Prize is valued up to $600pp., with all details determined by Royal Caribbean Cruises at Royal Caribbean’s full discretion. If the Winner is from NSW, then no airfares will be provided and this element of the prize will be forfeited in its entirety. Any Winner from NSW must make their own way to and from the departure/arrival port in Sydney;
If the Winner’s place of residence is outside of NSW, prize also includes one night pre-cruise accommodation in a single room in four star or higher accommodation in Sydney, to be booked by Royal Caribbean and accommodation choice at Royal Caribbean’s discretion, valued at up to $250 per night. If the Winner is from NSW, then no airfares will be provided and this element of the prize will be forfeited in its entirety. Any Winner from NSW must make their own way to and from the departure/arrival port in Sydney.
15. All other expenses not mentioned as included above (including but not limited to beverages, specialty dining, laundry, transfers, incidentals, passports, visas, travel insurance, mini-bar, telephone calls, internet access, shore excursions and gratuities over and above the included service charge) are at the expense of the Winner and their companions. A credit card imprint will be required at boarding for incidental expenses. Daily meals and non-alcoholic beverage options are included in the cruise fare, however, personal purchases on board the ship beyond the provided USD$200 onboard credit (e.g. alcoholic beverages, spa, shopping, Casino) are at the Winner’s and companion’s expense, as incurred. The prize does not include travel insurance, shore excursions, specialty dining restaurants, vanues requering a cover charge or anything else purchased on board, including but not limited to passports, visas, vaccinations and other spending money. These costs must be covered by the Winner and their companions. The Winner and their companions are responsible for all other expenses including spending money, transfers, laundry charges, activities, incidentals, flights (excluding those included within the prize), gratuities and service charges, passports, visas, travel insurance and all other ancillary costs. Prize is subject to availability, with some blackout sailings including peak periods such as Christmas, New Year and Easter. Cruise itinerary dates will be selected with the winner by Royal Caribbean Cruises based on availability, however, if agreement cannot be reached, the dates will be determined by Royal Caribbean at its full discretion. Prize must be taken by 31/12/2019 and is subject to booking availability. During the entire duration of the prize, a nominated parent/guardian must accompany any person under 18 years of age. The Winner (and their companions) must depart from and return to the same departure point and travel together. Itinerary to be determined by the Promoter in agreement with the Winner but in the event that agreement can not be reached, the Promoter reserves the right to determine the itinerary. Frequent flyer points will not form part of the prize. Prize is subject to the standard terms and conditions of individual prize and service providers
16. In addition to the cruise package, the Winner in the 15+ years group will also receive an AU$10,000 Pre-Loaded Debit Card. The Winner in the 8-14 years group will not receive this prize. Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the Debit Card are not included. Any unused balance of the Debit Card will be forfeited. Redemption of the Debit Card is subject to any terms and conditions of the issuer including those specified on and with the Debit Card.
GENERAL
17. Incomplete or indecipherable entries will be deemed invalid.
18. Only one (1) entry permitted per person.
19. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence and parent/legal guardian status) and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these Terms and Conditions, tampered with the entry or game process or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise fair and proper conduct of the promotion. Errors and omissions may be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights. The Promoter's legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved
20. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant.
21. Finalists in Phase 1 will be notified by telephone and/or email. The Winners in Phase 2 will be notified in person.
22. The Promoter’s and the judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
23. In the case of a Winner who is aged under 18 years, the prizes will be awarded to their nominated parent on the Winner’s behalf.
24. It is a condition of accepting to participate in the Hide and Seek Game Phase 2 that each Finalist and their companion agree to being photographed, interviewed and recorded. Finalists and Winners (and their parent/legal guardian on their behalf) consent to the Promoter using the Finalists’ and the companions’ name, likeness, image and/or voice (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products/services manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.
25. If for any reason a Winner or a Finalist does not take/redeem a prize (or an element of a prize) at/by the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize (or that element of the prize) will be forfeited.
26. If any prize (or part of any prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification.
27. Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
28. If this promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.
29. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the States and Territories of Australia (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”). Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion.
30. Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) if the Hide and Seek Event is delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (f) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; (g) participation in the Hide and Seek game and/or being on board the ship; or (f) taking/use of and/or participation in a prize.
31. The Promoter collects personal information ("PI") in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such PI to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers and prize suppliers. Entry is conditional on providing this PI. The Promoter will also use and handle PI as set out in its Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at www.royalcaribbean.com.au/privacyPolicy.do?. In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, the Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the PI for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant/parent/legal guardian. The Privacy Policy also contains information about how individuals may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how individuals may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All entries become the property of the Promoter. The Promoter will not disclose individuals’ personal information to any entity outside of Australia.
GAME RULES
Game Rules
Get the edge on your competition by getting to know the official rules of Australia’s Biggest Game of Hide and Seek!
8 – 14 YEAR OLDS GROUP
The Game will consist of one round and will conclude either once all players have been found or once 20 minutes has lapsed.
The game area will be restricted to Deck 14 and will feature a number of exclusion zones. Players will confine themselves to the game area and may not enter any exclusion zone.
There will be 10 Hiders, each wearing a numbered t-shirt (provided) and a wrist band (provided).
The game organisers will provide a maximum of four Seekers who will try to find the Hiders.
The game will start with all Hiders and Seekers gathered at Home Base. Following a ten second countdown, Hiders will leave Home Base and will have five minutes to find a hiding place within the Game Area. During this time, Seekers will be blindfolded.
· After five minutes, the first of the Seekers will remove their blindfold and leave Home Base in search of the Hiders.
· After ten minutes, a second Seeker will leave Home Base and search for the Hiders.
· After fifteen minutes, the final two Seekers will leave Home Base and search for the Hiders.
The Hider’s task is to hide from the Seekers and not be found for the 20 minute duration of the game.
Seekers will take a photo to prove they have found the Hider and will ask the Hider to emerge from their hiding spot. The Hider will then surrender their wrist band to the Seeker. Once found, the Hider is eliminated and takes no further part in the game.
If only one Hider remains unfound then that Hider is deemed the winner.
If after twenty minutes more than one Hider remains unfound, those Hiders will be asked to come out of hiding and return to Home Base.
The remaining Hiders will be asked a series of age appropriate trivia questions about the Ovation of the Seas. If the Hider answers correctly, as judged by our judges, they will remain in play. If they cannot answer or answer incorrectly, they will be eliminated from the game. The last Hider who provides a correct answer (where other Hiders fail to answer correctly) will be deemed the winner.
15+ YEAR OLDS GAME
The Game will consist of a maximum of three 20 minute rounds.
Each round has a specified Game Area on a designated deck. Players will confine themselves to the game area and may not enter any exclusion zone.
Round 1: Deck 4
Round 2: Deck 5
Round 3: Deck 14 and 15
Each Hider will wear a numbered Hider’s t-shirt (provided) and a wrist band (provided).
The game organisers will provide a maximum of four Seekers who will try to find the Hiders.
The game will start with all Hiders and Seekers gathered at Home Base. Following a ten second countdown, Hiders will leave Home Base and will have five minutes to find a hiding place on Deck 4. During this time, Seekers will be blindfolded.
Round One will begin with a maximum of twenty Hiders, on Deck 4
After five minutes, the first of the Seekers will remove their blindfold and leave their holding area in search of the Hiders.
After ten minutes, a second Seeker will be released.
After fifteen minutes, the final two Seekers will be released.
Seekers will take a photo to prove they have found the Hider and will ask the Hider to emerge from their hiding spot. The Hider will then surrender their wrist band to the Seeker. Once found, the Hider is eliminated and takes no further part in the game.
Round one will end once either of the following occurs (whichever occurs first):
A. Half the hiders have been found; or
B. 20 minutes has expired.
At the conclusion of round one all Hiders who have not been found will progress through to Round two.
Round two will follow the same format as round one, however it will be played on Deck 5.
Round two will end once either of the following occurs (whichever occurs first):
A. Only 5 hiders remain unfound; or
B. 20 minutes has expired.
At the conclusion of round two, all Hiders who have not been found will progress through to round three.
Round three will follow the same format as round one and two, however it will be played across Deck 14 and 15.
Round three will end once either of the following occurs (whichever occurs first):
A. Only 1 Hider remains unfound; or
B. 20 minutes has expired.
If only one Hider remains unfound during this round then that Hider is deemed the winner.
If after twenty minutes more than one Hider remains unfound, those Hiders will be asked to come out of hiding and return to Home Base.
The remaining Hiders will be asked a series of trivia questions about the Ovation of the Seas. If the Hider answers correctly, as judged by our judges, they will remain in play. If they cannot answer or answer incorrectly, they will be eliminated from the game. The last Hider who provides a correct answer (where other Hiders fail to answer correctly) will be deemed the winner. If after three rounds of questions more than one Hider remains in play there will be a final “the quickest to answer” round to determine a winner.
Note - when on board, all safety guidelines must be adhered to. Further details of safety rules will be included in final briefing information and provided to Hiders.
RULES
Game play
Finalists and companions are to remain in public guest areas only
NO GO ZONES
At no point during the game may a competitor climb a fence/railing. Outside of the ship is completely out of bounds.
Not permitted to open a closed door - use automatically opening doors only
All maintenance cupboards and storage rooms are out of bounds
All crew areas and areas where guests are not allowed are out of bounds, including behind bars, and any closed doors or cupboards.
Not permitted outside the specified deck
Not permitted to hide in areas reserved for emergency equipment (indicated with XXX symbols)
Not permitted to hide at Home Base
Absolutely no hiding in swimming pools, spas or water features.
Not to hide in toilets
Not to remove any fixing/panels
Not to climb over any barriers
Damage will need to be paid for
Use common sense, don’t put yourself or others at risk
Have fun & stay safe
Restaurants / bars which are out of bounds:
Windjammer
Diamond Club
Coastal Kitchen
Solarium Bistro