Peek-A-Newz Challenge

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How to Play

In order to play, you will need:

a Webkinz World account
popups enabled on your web browser
to live in either the USA or Canada, but NOT in New York, Florida or Quebec

NOTE: Although the contest rules specifically exclude those who live outside of the USA and Canada, and those who live in New York, Florida, Quebec, some members from those locations have reported being able to participate anyway.

Step 1: Entering Contest

Go to the Webkinz Newz website. When a Peek-A-Newz challenge is in progress, you will see a log-in box located on the main Webkinz News website page; this box has been seen in the top left and right hand corner or in the center bottom of the page.

The log-in box may vary. Here are some examples:

Click on this log-in box and a log-in window will pop up. You will be asked to:

confirm that you have read the official rules and regulations
enter your Webkinz World ID
enter your Webkinz World password
submit the form

Step 2: Successful Log-In

A successful log-in will bring you to the instructions screen. This is what the instructions screen looked like for first event:

Step 3: Click Play

From the instructions screen, click "Play" to start the Peek-A-Newz challenge. This will take you back to the Webkinz Newz website all logged in and ready to play.

Step 4: Tips for Finding Peeking Character

Browse around the Webkinz News website and try to find the character who is hiding.

The characters hide along the edge of the ads. They are not "floaties".

A few helpful hints are
1) Don't rush to change pages. Let the entire page load.
2) Don't rush to click on the Peek-A-Newz character. Unlike the floaties the character will stay on that page until you refresh it and won't vanish.
3) Make sure to scroll down the page (or set your view to less than 100%) before you leave the page.
4) Make sure that you have opened your screen wide enough. In the pictures of Screen 2 and 3 below, the peeking character (Patty) is in the blue margin around the webkinz newz site.

Screen Shots Showing Where to Find Peeking Character

Screen 1 with peeking character (Patty) at center

Screen 2 with peeking character (Patty) at far right

Screen 3 with peeking character (Patty) at far left

Picture 4 with peeking character (Patty) at interior right

Picture 5 with peeking character (Patty) at top left

Picture 6 with peeking character (patty) at middle top

Step 5: Enter Security Code

Once you find a character click on it. You will receive a screen similar to the following appear. If it does not appear you probably still have your pop-up blocker turned on. It will need to be turned off for you to see the screen where you will enter your security code to win your prize.

After finding the character 5 times you will be awarded a prize. You will know that you have seen the peeking character 5 times because a screen requesting you to enter a security code will appear.

Winning Prizes

In order to win a prize, you need to find the hidden character 5 times during a single Peek-A-Newz event. Events usually last for 24 hours, but at least one event was repeated for several days in a row: the 2011 St. Patrick's day event in which you looked for Patty the hamster was available for several days (between 9 am and 9 pm EST), and players could participate once per day per account). In the past you needed to provide a valid email address to receive the feature code for your prize. For the latest events, you only needed to enter a security code to win the prize since the prize is now automatically entered into your dock instead of being sent to you as a code in email.

Ganz has indicated that if you exit the challenge before earning your prize, you can simply clear your web browser history and log back in at Webkinz Newz in order to continue right where you left off.

For a given user and WW account, you may only participate in a Peek-A-Newz challenge once per day. However, if you have more than one account in a household, you should be able to log into Webkinz Newz with each account and win the prize. Furthermore, for events that last more than one day, players are able to participate each of the days the event lasts.

Past Events

Picture	Character	Date	Prize
	Wacky Zingoz	August 5-6, 2010	Dancing Zingoz
	Arte Fact	August 20-21, 2010	Arte's Azure Zingoz Photo
	Pollie Jean Collie	September 8-9, 2010; June 6, 2011	PJ's Rares
	Zofia	Scheduled Sept 17-19, 2010; June 5,2011	EITHER a Zofia Zumbuddy OR a Winged Tee
	Plumpy	January 12, 2011; June 4, 2011	EITHER a Plumpy's Chair or Writing Desk
	Chef Gazpacho	January 26-27, 2011	Chef Gazpacho Sandwich Maker
	Flora the hamster	February 2011	Flora's Flowerpot
	Patty the MAZIN’ Hamster	March 12-16, 2011	Clover Patch
	Fruits	April 1- April 5, 2011	W-Shop Fruit Food Item
	Golden Dragon	April 7 - 11, 2011	Golden Dragon Statue
	May Makeover	May 1 - May 31, 2011; June 3, 2011	May Makeover Clothing Items
	Amanda Panda	June 7, 2011	Amanda Panda Chest
	Moolah Mountain	June 8, 2011	250 KC
	Kinzcrew	Friendship Month, June 9 - June 30, 2011	Friendship Cupcakes
	Adventure Park	August 19- September 2	Adventure Park Clothing Prizes
	Nafaria	September 10th - September 18th	Nafaria Themed Prizes
	Cowabelle	Fall Fest: September 19th - September 23rd	Fall Fest Prizes
Pumpkin	Halloween Peek-a-Newz Challenge	Oct. 1-Oct. 31, 2011	Acorn Placemat Setting, Happy Halloween Banner, Leaf Glasses, Mini Pumpkin Tarts, PB & J Chococup, Small Inflatable Jack O'Lantern
Nick the 'Mazin Hamster	Spirit of Giving	December 4-6, December 19-31 2011	Prizes included Bloomin Desk Lamp, Full Earth Zodiac Costume, Full Zodiac Water Costume, Full Zodiac Fire Costume, Reindeer Candy Cane, Holly Jolly Sweater, Whimsical Window, Victorian Path Pieces
Alvin	Chipwrecked Peek-a-Newz Challenge	Dec. 7 - 18, 2011	Packages containing on or more pieces of the Alvin, Simon, and Theodore Costumes