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Duck Tiles Level Contest Results

Well, we received a total of 444 entries from 175 individual entrants. For the most part, the levels were very well thought-out, and it was not easy narrowing down the list to the winners. There were many very good levels, and we'd love to give away another 50 prizes for superior levels, but rules are rules.

For the curious. Here are some statistics on the levels received.

There were three judges (John Hattan, Shelly Hattan, and Ernest Pazera). While we had very different judging criteria, we were all able to come to a consensus on a short list of superior levels. Choosing a head-n-shoulders winner out of the crop was not easy, but hopefully you will agree that the levels below are all very well done.

Name: Four Author: Matt Monroe Download: four.dbd Comments: There were a couple of multi-puzzle entries that made the short list, but this one distinguished itself by being the only puzzle to be chosen by all three judges. This level contained a good mix of wall-less puzzles and soap-less mazes. It's clever and well made. Enjoy your XBox, Matt!

Name: Counterclock Author: Jason Shelton Download: counterclock.dbd Comments: This one was a good challenge without being impossible. One thing that made this fun was once you thought you were home-free in the spiral part, there was a small challenge waiting for you at the end.

Name: Menace Author: Jeremy Green Download: Menace.dbd Comments: Jeremy Green had two levels in everyone's short list, but this one was the best of the two. Aptly titled, this one's a challenge, but with a good solution.

Name: J Author: Jesse Aldridge Download: J.dbd Comments: Another maze with blocks, this one was fun and challenging.

Name: Six Ducks Author: Jonathon Schilpp Download: Six Ducks.dbd Comments: Nice simple level. Fun to play, but not too difficult.

Name: Clogged Pipes Author: Ian Welch Download: clogged.dbd Comments: Clogged Pipes was selected as a winner by multiple judges. It's good looking, well-drawn and proportioned, and features several puzzles of varying complexity.

Name: Erik Rounds Author: Erik Rounds Download: erikrounds.dbd Comments: While not the prettiest level we received, this level was a great challenge without being overlong or so difficult that it can't be solved without the solution.

Name: Triple Bypass Author: Ray Vanderborght Download: triple-bypass.dbd Comments: This level is a fun one. At first it looks simple because the duck's right next to the drain, but you soon discover that you're a couple of soaps short of getting him home. You've gotta cleverly sacrifice and steal soaps from the other three rooms to complete this level.

Name: Art of Sliding Author: Stefan Koschik Download: ArtOfSliding.dbd Comments: While easier than the other multi-puzzle levels, this one distinguished itself with a good mix. The best puzzle of the lot is the one on the left.