Sandmen Search New Year's Challenge

Sandmen Search New Year's Challenge was a contest held to kick off the New Year. Players were challenged to locate and count the five different types of sandman found throughout the Caribbean! The first 10 Pirates to send in the correct counts for ALL FIVE sandmen types won a special winter draught of Jack's Brew - a super reputation potion to kick yer New Year off with a bang!

Announcement Post - January 4th
We hope all Pirates are enjoying a bountiful beginning to their New Year! The Peddlers make it simple to start yer new year in royal fashion with their January gear:

Royal Commodore Now for yer New Year Challenge...

Find and tally up these 5 different types of sandmen around the islands:
 * 1) Jack Sparrow sandman
 * 2) Jolly Roger sandman
 * 3) Headless Jolly Roger sandman
 * 4) Barrel-body sandman
 * 5) Starfish-buttons sandman

Send in your answer with exact counts for each sandman by replying to this Blog post using the Comments field below.

MARK THIS WELL: Make sure you include your Pirate’s Account ID, Pirate Name, and Guild when you submit your entry below.

(Only the winning answers will be posted. Account IDs are NOT posted with your answers). The first 10 Pirates to send us the correct counts for ALL FIVE sandmen win a special winter draught of Jack's Brew - a super reputation potion to kick yer New Year off with a bang!

Deadline to enter your correct tallies for all 5 sandmen to this Blog post is midnight (PST) this Sunday, January 6, 2013.

After Sunday, the Winter Festival and sandmen both drift away into the warm island winds...

Results Post - January 11th
Thanks to all Pirates who took a shot in our Sandmen Search New Year's challenge!

Many clever Pirates sent in their sandmen tallies, and we're proud to present the fastest Pirates who correctly counted up all the jolly men o' sand across the islands.

We received a few winning entries at the exact same time, so while there are ten top spots, we have 14 WINNERS total due to the ties!

Congratulations to ye all!

Winners, check your winning Pirate's e-mail this weekend for your Jack's Brew prize.

Please see your e-mail for instructions on how to redeem your prize in the Caribbean, and all details on this powerful potion. Enjoy Jack's special kick-start to yer New Year!