Marriott’s “29 Ways to Win” sweepstakes (in celebration of their now 29 brands) is finally live, several days after originally announced.
In the game, you first match these cards (like the game Memory) and when you match, you get asked a trivia question. It’s not immediately clear to me if the skill with which you do anything in the game (matching the cards or answering the trivia) affects your prizes.
On day 1 today, I earned 50 Marriott points (worth about 30 cents). You can win up to 20,000 as an Instant Prize (16 of those daily).
You also get one entry per day you play into the Grand Prize drawing.
The Official Rules give more info, such as prizing which I’ve abstracted below:
6. Prizes, Odds of Winning, and Approximate Retail Values (“ARV”): Grand Prize [one (1)]: One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded, consisting of twenty-nine (29) 2-night stays, one (1) at each of the 29 Marriott Brands for winner and one (1) guest. Stays includes 2 night hotel accommodations at each of the 29 Marriott Brands for one (1) standard room (based on double occupancy), and a $7,000USD check to help defray taxes for the Grand Prize winner only (US winner only). The maximum ARV of the Grand Prize is $30,596.80. Stays will be awarded as certificates added to the Grand Prize winner’s Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards account. Transportation to/from each stay is not included with the Grand Prize. If the Grand Prize Winner is a resident outside the 50 US/DC/PR, he/she will not receive the $7,000USD check to help defray taxes and no additional compensation will be provided. The odds of winning the Grand Prize depend on the total number of eligible entries received throughout the Promotion Period.
Instant Win Prizes:
| Prize Description | Number Available | Maximum ARV | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Night Stay at Four Points by Sheraton | 6 | $1,260 USD each (up to 35,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Autograph Collection | 6 | $3,060 USD each (up to 85,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Aloft Hotels | 6 | $1,260 USD each (up to 35,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at AC Hotels | 6 | $1,260 USD each (up to 35,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Renaissance Hotels | 6 | $2,160 USD each (up to 60,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Courtyard by Marriott | 6 | $1,800 USD each (up to 50,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Delta Hotels | 6 | $1,800 USD each (up to 50,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Design Hotels | 6 | $3,060 USD each (up to 85,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at EDITION | 6 | $3,060 USD each (up to 85,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Element Hotels | 6 | $1,260 USD each (up to 35,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Fairfield | 6 | $1,800 USD each (up to 50,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Gaylord Hotels | 6 | $1,260 USD each (up to 35,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at The Luxury Collection | 6 | $3,060 USD each (up to 85,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at JW Marriott | 6 | $2,160 USD each (up to 60,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Marriott Hotels | 6 | $2,160 USD each (up to 60,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Marriott Executive Apartments | 6 | $1,800 USD each (up to 50,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Le Meridien | 6 | $3,060 USD each (up to 85,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Marriott Vacation Club | 6 | $2,160 USD each (up to 60,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Moxy Hotels | 6 | $1,260 USD each (up to 35,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Protea Hotels | 6 | $900 USD each (up to 25,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Residence Inn | 6 | $1,800 USD each (up to 50,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at The Ritz-Carlton | 6 | $3,060 USD each (up to 85,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at SpringHill Suites | 6 | $1,800 USD each (up to 50,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Sheraton | 6 | $2,160 USD each (up to 60,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at St. Regis | 6 | $3,060 USD each (up to 85,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at TownePlace Suite | 6 | $1,260 USD each (up to 35,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Tribute Portfolio Hotels | 6 | $1,800 USD each (up to 50,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at W Hotels | 6 | $3,060 USD each (up to 85,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 4-Night Stay at Westin | 6 | $3,060 USD each (up to 85,000 Bonus Points per night) | 1:26,000 |
| 50 Bonus Points | 75,000 per day | $0.45 USD each | 1:2 |
| 500 Bonus Points | 5,000 per day | $4.50 USD each | 1:26 |
| 1000 Bonus Points | 2,500 per day | $9.00 USD each | 1:52 |
| 2000 Bonus Points | 500 per day | $18.00 USD each | 1:310 |
| 3000 Bonus Points | 250 per day | $27.00 USD each | 1:615 |
| 4000 Bonus Points | 100 per day | $36.00 USD each | 1:1,552 |
| 5000 Bonus Points | 75 per day | $45.00 USD each | 1:1,940 |
| 10000 Bonus Points | 50 per day | $90.00 USD each | 1:2,821 |
| 20000 Bonus Points | 16 per day | $180.00 USD each | 1:9,698 |
The total maximum ARV of all prizes is $3,731,553.40USD. Limit one (1) Instant Win Prize per person.
Prize Restrictions: Stays will be awarded in the form of Bonus Points Certificated that will be added to the Grand Prize winner’s Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards account and are redeemable at any of the Marriott brands as indicated in the prize chart above. Transportation to/from each stay is not included with the 4-night stay prize. Grand Prize Stays must be used by within five (5) years of prize award. 4- Night Stay certificates must be used within one year of prize award. Certain restrictions and blackout dates apply. Prizes cannot be substituted, assigned, transferred, or redeemed for cash; however, Sponsor reserves the right to make equivalent prize substitutions at its sole discretion if any advertised prize (or portion of a prize) becomes unavailable. Bonus Points will be deposited into the winners’ accounts within 8-10 weeks after verification. Winners are responsible for any loss of prize or portion of prize after it has been delivered. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prizes. Any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes and all fees and expenses related to acceptance and use of prizes not specifically stated herein are the sole responsibility of the prize winners. For prizes valued at $600 or more, the Grand and 4-night stay prize winners (U.S. only) will be issued a 1099 tax form for the actual retail value of prize.
