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Join us the night before the The Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship at the magnificent Independence Seaport Museum on Penn’s Landing for this year’s Friday Welcome Reception.

From 6–7 p.m. receive a private tour the Independence Seaport Museum and discover the rich history Philadelphia has on the water. Afterwards, from 7-9 p.m. enjoy cocktails, appetizers and conversations with other Sudoku enthusiasts in the Museum’s Spinnaker Room and outdoor terrace, which provides panoramic views of the Delaware River and the Philadelphia skyline. Mingle with Will Shortz, Maki Kaji, the man who gave Sudoku its name, last year’s winners, and other notable Philadelphians.



More cash prizes!

This year you’ll have even more chances to win!

Advanced level

1st Place - $10,000

2nd Place – $3,000

3rd Place - $1,500


Intermediate Level

1st Place - $1,000

2nd Place – $750

3rd Place - $500


Beginner Level

1st Place - $400

2nd Place – $300

3rd Place - $200


…And even more to come!



REGISTER NOW!
Register now and receive a free T-shirt!
Register now and receive a free T-shirt!
 
Paper registration form (pdf)
 
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Save the date for the 2008 Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship!
The 2008 Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship will take place Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa.

Register now! and receive a commemorative Inquirer Sudoku National Championship T-shirt.


REGISTER ONLINE:
Subscribers | Non-subscribers

Paper registration form (pdf)



New in 2008: More prizes, more puzzles, more judging categories and fun for all ages.

Come meet the man who gave sudoku its name, Maki-Kaji, who will travel from Japan to be our special guest.


Event Prices
Saturday Championship Prices
 SubscriberNon-subscriber
Adult$35$50
Student$15$20
Senior Citizen$15$20
Spectator$7$10
Friday Welcome Reception Price
 SubscriberNon-subscriber
Welcome reception$30$40
Student$22$30
Senior citizens$22$30

* * "Student" is anyone who is a youth or is currently enrolled in graduate or post-graduate classes.

* * "Senior Citizen" is anyone over the age of 65.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday Welcome Reception

Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Independence Seaport Museum
Penn's Landing, 211 South Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106

6- 7 p.m. Private tour of the Independence Seaport Museum

7 – 9 p.m. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers and conversations with other sudoku enthusiasts in the Museum’s Spinnaker Room and outdoor terrace which provides panoramic views of the Delaware River and the Philadelphia skyline. Mingle with Will Shortz, Maki Kaji, the man who gave sudoku its name, last year’s winners, and other notable Philadelphians.

Directions and parking information can be found at http://www.phillyseaport.org/Directions.shtml

Saturday Championship

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall C
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

For directions visit: www.paconvention.com/visitors/gh.asp

Registration: 9 a.m.
Competition: 11 a.m.


Contact us at sudoku@phillynews.com
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