Terms & Conditions

Any persons caught violating these rules will be disqualified.

General:

1. This event is only open to current NUS Staff and Students. A valid staff/student ID must be presented before entry.
2. This event is not open to NUS Alumni, NUS High and staff of NUS Libraries or game-testers
3. Each game should have at least 4 people and up to 6
4. Strictly no photo-taking or video recording is allowed during the game
5. Each individual may only participate once. Multiple registrations or playing under another person’s identity is strictly prohibited.
6. Do not post or share answers, hints, or solutions with others who have not yet played. This includes online posting or verbal sharing. Such actions will be treated as cheating and result in disqualification. If answers are found on online platforms, the game will continue to run but all prizes will be forfeited.
7. Cheating in any form (e.g., collusion between teams, sharing solutions, impersonation) will lead to instant disqualification.
8. NUS Libraries reserves the right to amend the Game Rules without prior notice.
9. The decision of NUS Libraries on disqualification and prize eligibility is final.

Gameplay:

1. Phones and other personal belongings must be deposited at the designated location (Dream Lab) before the game starts. Participants who fail to do so will not be allowed to play.
2. No time extension will be granted
3. All provided materials must remain in the room unless otherwise specified.
4. Places marked "Staff Only" do not contain any clues and are out of bounds
5. Treat all equipment with care. If assistance is needed, please ask a staff member. NUS Libraries reserves the right to seek indemnification if equipment is damaged due to negligence or excessive force.
6. Winners are determined by completion of the escape room in the shortest possible time
7. Participants are responsible for their own safety during the game. NUS Libraries will not be liable for any personal injury or loss of belongings.

Prizes:

1. There will be THREE main winning teams for Pawsomnia. Winners will be notified via NUS email to collect their prizes in Week 13.
2. Only one team member needs to be present for prize collection.
3. The person collecting will be responsible for distributing the prizes amongst the team. The team should be in agreement before proceeding with prize collection.
4. Participants are required to present their student/staff card for verification. Prizes not collected by the stipulated date in the email notification will be forfeited.
5. By entering this competition, you consent to NUS Libraries’ collecting, using and/or disclosing your personal data for the purpose of awarding prizes.