About the Folder
The majority of my portfolio consists of traditional, non-cooperative items, but part of what makes this site so great is the community spirit that exists here. In light of that notion, I have created some items and diversions that allow you to do more than just read.
About the Items
"Crack Kraken's Code"
[E]:
Be the first to decipher the message as its letters are slowly revealed, but capitalize on colored bullets interspersed throughout the puzzle as well. This is a monthly contest, and the maximum possible pot for a round is 26,000 gift points.
"ACRO*BATICS"
[13+]:
Using the acronym I provide, devise your own answer to what it stands for. This is a monthly contest, and the maximum possible pot for a round is 15,000 gift points.
"The Amazing Race Club"
[E]:
If you watch
The Amazing Race, then join this group! You can talk with others about your thoughts on the show, but most importantly, you can win gift points for betting on the show using the win-place-show format of horse racing, although you don’t need to actually wager any gift points! A total of 2,500 gift points will be awarded to one or more people each week based on the bets and the outcome.
"The Ultimate Reality Show"
[13+]:
Whether you think that reality television is the single greatest cultural achievement since the Renaissance or the simple thought of it gives you nightmares and has forced you to seek psychological counseling, I think you will appreciate my satirical look at this phenomenon that engenders such strong opinions from critics and aficionados alike.
"The Ultimate Summer Blockbuster"
[13+]:
You’ve created “The Ultimate Reality Show,” but how will your movie project fare? There’s only one way to find out!
"Essay, You Say?"
[13+]:
Many deserving essays tend to be overlooked on this site. I will attempt to read every essay posted here, and perhaps others will find a hidden treasure of yours as well.
"Presidential Puzzle, Part 1"
[13+]:
Which American president admitted to never voting? Discover the answer and a tidbit about each of the other chief executives from George Washington to Chester Arthur.
"Presidential Puzzle, Part 2"
[13+]:
Which president couldn’t tie his own shoes? No, the answer isn’t George W. Bush, but this puzzle includes a piece of information about him and the twenty presidents that came before, all the way back to Grover Cleveland.
"Quorilax Word Search"
[E]:
This word search focuses on all things "
Quorilax"

[
13+]. Most of these names and words will be alien (literally), so this might be more challenging than you expect.