Puzzle Ramayan & Sudoku Mahabharat 2023 - Finals

Day format

While we do not have the number of rounds, etc. for ISC or IPC yet, the format of the event will follow a similar structure to previous years. Day 1 will have the IPC competitive rounds, followed by Puzzle Ramayan Playoffs for eligible solvers, followed by a small casual puzzle event. Day 2 will have the ISC competitive rounds, followed by Sudoku Mahabharat Playoffs for eligible solvers, followed by a small casual Sudoku event. Expect the main competition to have 4-5 rounds as always.

Registration

The top 60 of the SM online rounds will be invited for ISC. The top 60 of PR online rounds will be invited for IPC. Participants who are only eligible on the Sudoku side may register for both days. Participants who are only eligible on the Puzzles side must wait till 27th April to get confirmation that they may register for both days. For now, they may register for just the Puzzle side. They may also indicate interest to attend the Sudoku date, so that later if/when slots become available, they can still avail the combination discount. Also, note that if we get no approach or indication of interest by 7th May, it may be difficult to get slots after that even for those in the top 60.

Registration is a two-step process.

1. Fill the form here - https://surveyheart.com/form/643ebdcba32d2107cd8f9d9a.
2. Pay the registration fee (or the advance as shown below).

Participation fee

Definitions & Further details

• Online - This is for making the full fee payment and confirmation online. The full amount must be transferred. In case of cancellation, A full refund (or partial refund + agreement for content like the advance & on-spot option) can be given up to one month before the events (27th April). After that, participants may consider the amount non-refundable, but if we manage to fill out numbers in spite of late cancellations, that could change (i.e. if enough of the waiting list below are able to make the event and we recover costs, we may get back to you about refunds).
• Advance & On-Spot - This is for participants who register but choose to pay on the spot. In this case too, a deposit must be sent online. This deposit is non-refundable, but note that if the participant does not attend the finals, this amount entitles them to receiving all the competition content after the finals. For example, If you wish to attend SM & ISC, you may pay Rs. 300 online now and then Rs. 900 more at the venue. If you do not attend the event, the Rs. 300 will give you all the Sudokus as they appeared at the finals to solve at leisure after the event. If you avail of this option and at any stage know that you won't be attending, please tell us so we can move along the waiting list.
• More Notes -
  • In both cases, the online transfer can be done via UPI to 7019678898. In case UPI isn't suitable for someone, please reach out to us at logicmasteradmin@gmail.com or via whatsapp to 9819261933 and we can work out alternate payment methods. We will send back a confirmation for any payments made within 24 hours.
  • In general, we have tried to keep the structure as participant friendly as possible, but we appeal to the participants to understand that this is a no-profit event.
  • Our main goal is to recover our costs, so the earlier we can get confirmations with full payment, the more ideal it is for us to plan the event.
  • If participants are bringing guests, the hall may not have space on the day of the event during competition times, but they may join in for lunch. In this case, the online fee is all that applies whether they pay online or on-spot (because the goody bags/prizes costs are negated), but we would appreciate some indication from the participants as early as possible to know the numbers to give the hotel for lunch.
  • The Participation fee includes
    • Afternoon lunch and evening snacks.
    • Participation in the day's competitive rounds and recreational rounds.
    • The Participation fee does not include
      • Travel Plans
      • Stay arrangements.

Waiting List

• This year, like last year, we have a waiting list. This is for participants outside the top 60 who wish to attend the finals. If we fill up the venue with eligible participants, we will not get to the waiting list. But if there are slots remaining with 2 weeks to go, we will begin going through this list and inviting participants. All waiting list participants who get invited and can attend will need to pay the on-spot totals (i.e. advance + on-spot as above e.g. Rs. 1200 for SM & ISC), but do not need to pay an advance.
• Waiting List participants will get goodie bags, but they may not be personalized with their names.
• The link for the waiting list is here - https://surveyheart.com/form/643ec73231ac1d08015f6d8f.
• We will be going on a first-come-first-serve basis through the waiting list if spots open up.

Travel and Stay

Why you should attend