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2021 BINGO Challenge
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2021 BINGO Challenge - Rules and Info
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B2- Adapted to Movie
B4- Received as a Gift
B5- Banned Book
I1- Secret Society
I2- Translated
I4- Indigenous people
I5- Modern Classic
N1- Politics or Intrigue
N2- Louisiana Purchase
N3- FREE
N5*- Award Winner
G1- Set in Egypt, Africa, or Middle East
G2- Independent or self-published
G3- Eurasian setting
G4*- Historical nonfiction or biography
O1- Written year you were born
O2*- HF by a new to you author
O3- Published between 2010-2020
O4- Siblings or family (non-royal)
O5- Gold Rush
Task Points:
16 points
Bonus Points:
Complete 5 tasks (any order) = 1 point
Total Points:
17 points
This looks SOOOO cool. Beginning planning now! (Which is always my favorite part!)
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Also, I put together a more "traditional" representation of a BINGO card in Google sheets. Feel free to download (or copy it) if you like!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
B1 -Set in Asiab2- adapted in a movie-completed
b3- Mythology
b4- received as a gift
b5- Banned Book-completed
I1- Humorous-completed
I2- Romance
I3- HF written by a woman-completed
I4-Indigenous People
I5-Modern classic
N1-Politics or Intrigue
N2-Louisana Purchase
N3- free space-completed
N4-Oldest book from TBR-completed
N5-Award Winner-completed
G1-set in Eygpt, Africa or Middle East
G2-Library book
G3-published between 2010-2020-completed
G4-historical nonfiction or biography
G5-Fantasy or historical fantasy-completed
01 -favorite genre
02-HF by a new to me author
03-Best Seller
04- book with a name in the title-completed
05-novel about a real person
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You'll need to swap your G2 and O2 though, since the O2 should be the standard task of "HF by a new to you author".
Please make a scoring thread to track your progress. :)
Hello, this sounds awesome, before I commit can I ask, can you count a book towards two tasks? For example if it was HF written by a woman and adapted in a movie? Not sure if that cheating or clever planning!
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As much as I'd love to allow such clever planning, it is one book per task & one task per book. Sorry!
Hello.... this is so exciting! Going to work on my BINGO card tonight. Thank you!
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Sounds good! Excited to see what you choose!
Becky wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hello, this sounds awesome, before I commit can I ask, can you count a book towards two tasks? For example if it was HF written by a woman and adapted in a movie? Not sure if that che..."Becky wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hello, this sounds awesome, before I commit can I ask, can you count a book towards two tasks? For example if it was HF written by a woman and adapted in a movie? Not sure if that che..."
Carol wrote: "Hello, this sounds awesome, before I commit can I ask, can you count a book towards two tasks? For example if it was HF written by a woman and adapted in a movie? Not sure if that cheating or cleve..."
I though that would the case. I’ve got a manic few months coming up at work, so can’t commit to a big challenge but will spectate on others with great enjoyment 😊
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WillIt be possible to compete using the app and an iPhone. I no longer use a computer
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Person of color, so a book written by someone not white, essentially.
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It be possible to compete using the app and an iPhone. I no longer use a computer"
Of course. There's no requirement to use a computer.
Sounds fun. It’s been a while since I’ve joined any challenges.
I am guessing that TBR means To Be Read. But what is DNF? Thanks!
Beverly wrote: "I am guessing that TBR means To Be Read. But what is DNF? Thanks!"
I think it means "did not finish".
Okay. One more question. This may be a really dumb one, but do all the books have to chosen by March 31st? I know the categories do, but I didn't see whether the titles did...Total newbie here, in case you couldn't guess!
Thanks.
I want to participate in this but I have never participated in this sort of bingo before. Are the cards given to us or do we create our own bingo card?ETA: I have participated in book bingos before, but have never had to make my own card. It's more than fine if I have to pick my own prompts. :)
I would have asked that question too Beverley!
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Only the tasks that make the card are required to be locked in by March 31.
You'll make your own cards in the form of the task list, though I did create a Google sheets template if you wanted to track that way (please just make sure you make a copy, THEN edit!)
DNF does indeed mean did not finish, so that task is for a book you want to try again on.
Oh! I see that you answered my question. Thanks, Becky!
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No problem, Tiffany! I figure this way gives you the most flexibility to arrange the cards around your reading and make it doable.
Let me know if you have any other questions as you go along. :)
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Barbara Simons
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Hi Barbara - for this challenge, you just need to create a thread and put together your task list. Keep in mind that the Standard tasks will be the same and in the same locations for everyone, but otherwise you'll just pick the prompts that you want to read books for and plug them in where you want in the remaining spaces.
I haven't done an HF challenge in a long time, but this looks like a good one to start up again.A few questions regarding some of the possible tasks:
1) What is "Judge a book by its cover"?
2) For "Titular Woman with her Own Identity (IE: Not "_____'s Daughter" or "_____'s Wife" etc)", would "Mrs. ___" be acceptable? (Examples: Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker, The First Mrs. Rothschild, or The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax)
3) What is "All the single ladies"?
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Judge a book - pick a book based on the cover. You can pick it because or despite the cover... Whichever floats your boat.
Titular woman - Sure, that's up to you. I think "Mrs" can go either way, depending on personal preference. To me, it's more like the woman's identity is based on being the wife of someone, but that's just my opinion, as a married woman but not a Mrs. LOL
Anyway, you can certainly use one of those if you like. :)
All the single ladies is again based on interpretation. You can choose a book about a woman who is literally single, ie not married/in a relationship, or interpret it in another way - a woman who is one of a kind, a pioneer at something, etc.
I purposefully didn't make them specific because I want to see what people think of. :)
Becky wrote: "Julia, really they are all up to you, however you interpret them. Judge a book - pick a book based on the cover. You can pick it because or despite the cover... Whichever floats your boat.
Titu..."
Thanks for the prompt reply!
I participate in a challenge group where the moderators or task creators can rule that a book doesn't fit the description (or intent) of a given task, so I was in that mindset. It sounds like this is more flexible and up to the reader to decide if something fits.
Given that, in relation to the title characters identified as "Mrs", I would probably say that Mrs Pollifax fits (she's a widow and I don't think there are any flashbacks to her marriage, so that's just her name from a time where it was more automatic that the wife would take her husband's name) but the other two don't fit because the character's importance is because of who her husband is/was.
Hmm. Since we're being flexible, maybe I'll say Mrs Rothschild is Religion. (The description sounds like Judaism is an important part of the story.)
For the adapted to movie, does that mean actual movies or can it apply to television series? I mean, I have a lot of historical fiction books that have been adapted into movies, but am wondering if television series also fit in this umbrella?
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Sure. Movie, TV series, miniseries, I'll say they are all good.
Okay! Thanks for responding. I know I can be pretty annoying with questions. Now, I have to pick the perfect book for this prompt. There are so many HF books that have been turned into film adaptions... including classic historical fiction.
Do you have your reading list figured out, yet? :)
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Not quite yet, but I'm working on it. I think I have the prompts set but the books will likely change along the way. I love the planning part though. So fun!
Each of these need to be complete DURING time time frame, correct? Are there any prizes, or just a general challenge?
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Yes, the goal is to read as many as possible between April and the end of June, but no, there's no prize other than a (maybe) diminished TBR, a sense of accomplishment and our shared enjoyment of the experience. :D
Becky wrote: "No problemo! That's why this thread is here! :)Not quite yet, but I'm working on it. I think I have the prompts set but the books will likely change along the way. I love the planning part though..."
Right now I am having difficulty with choosing a book for historical fiction mystery. I have so many unread books by authors that write murder mysteries within the historical fiction genre, and they are all so great. For example, Michael Jecks, Bernard Knight, Susanna Gregory, and more. This is one of my favourite thing to read so I have a lot of books to go through and select.
Some of the books were easy selections for me. The book that was on my TBR the longest, the book that was published between 2010-2020... that sort of thing.
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Becky; Thanks so much for setting up this Challenge! I know you commented that only tasks need to be completed by March 31. I've decided on some titles for tasks and added them to my thread. Once the threads are locked will we be able to edit titles or change them to a different task? Sorry if I misunderstood your answer in message #25!
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I'm not locking threads. You'll be able to edit your posts throughout, to add or change books, mark tasks complete, update points & bonuses etc.
I trust you all to play by the rules and not change the tasks after the cut-off. It's all based on the honor system, but in the end, it's a fun challenge, not work, so I'm not trying to make it too strict or rigid... or hard on myself either! :D
Becky wrote: "Peggyzbooksnmusic wrote: "Once the threads are locked will we be able to edit titles or change them to a different task?"I'm not locking threads. You'll be able to edit your posts throughout, to ..."
Becky; Thanks! Yep, best to make it easy :)
Two scoring questions:1) Does claiming the FREE space require reading a book?
I think it means I do need to read a book but it doesn't have to fit any of the prompts, but I wasn't sure. Is that right?
2) The bonuses say:
- Complete all of one number = 3 bonus points.
Example: B1, I1, N1, G1, O1
and
- Complete the word Bingo = 5 bonus points.
Example: B1, I1, N3, G4, O2
All of one number also spells Bingo, so would that be 8 points? (5 for BINGO and additional 3 because they are all in the same row)
Similarly,
- Complete all of the Standard tasks = 10 bonus points.
Example: B1, I3, N5, G4, O2
This also spells BINGO - is it 10 points or 10 for the specific tasks and additional 5 because BINGO?
Sorry if I'm being too nit-picky.
I realize this is probably a stupid question... but how do I edit the thread? I want to add the book titles but have never done this and can't figure out how to edit. Thank you!
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It depends on how you are using Goodreads. If you are using the app, you cannot edit your comments. You can only add new ones. You have to use a desktop version of Goodreads to be able to edit your existing threads and comments.
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1) Does claiming the FREE space require reading a book?
I think it means I do need to read a book but it doesn't have to fit any of the prompts, but I wasn't sure. Is that ..."
Hey Julia, yes - The center card location is FREE, as in usual BINGO rules, meaning you can read any book you like for this spot. :)
Julia wrote: "- Complete all of the Standard tasks = 10 bonus points.
Example: B1, I3, N5, G4, O2
This also spells BINGO - is it 10 points or 10 for the specific tasks and additional 5 because BINGO?"
Edit to clarify, since I just realized you were asking an "or" question not a "confirm" question. LOL
YES, you can combine the bonuses, so you would get the BINGO bonus for finishing one of each letter, plus the Standard Task bonus. :)
Gretchen wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I realize this is probably a stupid question... but how do I edit the thread? I want to add the book titles but have never done this and can't figure out how to edit. Thank you!"It..."
Gretchen wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I realize this is probably a stupid question... but how do I edit the thread? I want to add the book titles but have never done this and can't figure out how to edit. Thank you!"It..."
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With the spring comes life! And with life… comes BINGO. :P
This challenge will run from April 1 to June 30th. The two weeks between now and March 31st will be for task selection, book selection, meditation, arranging baby/pet/spouse sitters, cleaners, and food preppers, etc. Whatever preparation you need. :P
General Rules:
1) Each person will have a BINGO "card" consisting of 25 tasks to be completed.
- There are five (5) standard tasks that will be pre-selected for everyone's Bingo card, in the same locations. These are the tasks that will be in spaces: B1, I3, N5, G4, O2. These are specified and bolded in the list below, and each marked with the location of the task for your card.
- The center card location is FREE, as in usual BINGO rules, meaning you can read any book you like for this spot.
2) Each participant will fill in the remaining 19 spots with the tasks of their choice, in any configuration you like. Once these are locked in, this is the card you will play for the remainder of the challenge, so choose wisely!
3) Books must be at least 200 pages (according to the most popular edition on Goodreads). Audiobooks are permitted. Graphic novels are permitted for any task as long as they meet the page count and task requirement.
4) There's no genre requirement, though the tasks have been guided a little toward history themes, as that's what we read in this group. You can use any book that fits a task requirement.
Reminder: If a task is specified to be HF, we consider that to be a book that is set 50 years or more prior to when it was written. IE: A book published today would need to be set prior to 1971 to be counted.
Unless specified that a real historical person is required for the task, a "HF" book can be HF or period fiction. (Period fiction is simply set in a historic timeframe, with entirely fictional characters.)
5) Books must be started on or after April 1st to be counted for the challenge.
6) Create a thread in the 2021 Bingo Challenge folder to track your progress. :)
Scoring Rules:
1) The number associated with the letter is the score for that book. So, if I read the book associated with B1, my score for that book would be 1 point. Reading the I3 task would be 3 points, and my total would be 4 points. Etc. Feel free to arrange your card so that you maximize points!
2) Bingo bonuses:
- Complete 5 tasks in any order = 1 bonus point.
Example: B2, I1, N3, G2, O5
- Complete all of one letter = 2 bonus points.
Example: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5
- Complete all of one number = 3 bonus points.
Example: B1, I1, N1, G1, O1
- Complete a "diagonal" bingo = 4 bonus points.
Example: B1, I2, N3, G4, O5
- Complete the word Bingo = 5 bonus points.
Example: B1, I1, N3, G4, O2
- Complete all of the Standard tasks = 10 bonus points.
Example: B1, I3, N5, G4, O2
- Complete your entire card = 50 bonus points.
3) Bingo bonus points would be added to the task scores as completed. There are no limits to the number of Bingo combinations you can get. For instance, if you finish all the B tasks, you would earn 1 bonus point for completing 5 tasks, AND you'd get a 3 point bonus for the letter bingo, plus all of the individual book scores. If you then read I1N1G1O1, you get another bingo, worth 4 points. One more book, would be another 1 point bingo.
This is a self-scoring challenge, so I'll be available to answer questions, help with scoring calculation (if needed), provide recommendations, should you want them, or help with tasks, but you will be scoring your own challenges. :) Questions should be asked in this thread, and points should be tracked in your own thread, though you're more than welcome to post updates here as well.
General Set-up:
The cards are configured, B-I-N-G-O across, and 1-2-3-4-5 down, as in standard Bingo. When listing them in your thread post, a card would look like this example:
B1- HF set in Asia
B2- Adapted to Movie
B3- Mythology
B4- Received as a Gift
B5- Banned Book
I1- Secret Society
I2- Translated
I3- HF written by a female author
I4- Indigenous people
I5- Modern Classic
...Etc with N3 being the free choice square. The bolded items are the Standard tasks that are the same on all cards.
Task List:
Standard Tasks:
(B1) HF Set in Asia
(I3) HF written by a female author
(N5) Award winner
(G4) Historical nonfiction or biography
(O2) HF by a new to you author
All other task options:
First Person narration
Set in a Caribbean country
Less than 300 pages
Over 500 pages
POC Author
Banned or challenged Book
Romance
Book w/name in title
LGBTQ+ or Non-binary MC
Modern Classic
Your favorite audiobook reader
Dress to Impress cover
Indigenous people
Titular Woman with her Own Identity (IE: Not "_____'s Daughter" or "_____'s Wife" etc)
Politics or Intrigue
Set anywhere that was included in the Louisiana Purchase
Judge a book by its cover
Religion
Main character or author shares your name
Oldest book from TBR
Set in Egypt, Africa, or Middle East
Published between 2010-2020
Fantasy or historical fantasy
Eurasian setting
Independent or self-published
Alternate history
Light or humorous
Read a book in translation
An Author's first book
All the single ladies
Received as a Gift
Exploration/travel theme
DNF Do-Over
Gold Rush (can be any gold mining/discovery/prospecting)
Best-Seller
Historical mystery/thriller/suspense (genre/subgenre)
Historical mystery (about a real mystery or investigation)
Adapted to Movie
Written year you were born
Non-binary/Trans Author or character
Siblings or family (non-royal)
Animal on the cover
Set in Russia/USSR
Novel about a real historical figure
Recommended by a friend
Favorite Genre
Set on an island
Asian author
Library Book
Anthropology/Archaeology
Character in a Non-traditional role
New Release
Travel/Journey/Hero Quest
Poetry/Written in verse
Secret Society
Graphic Novel/Illustrated
Book about a new technology or invention
Set during wartime
BCE setting
Mythology
Set in a country that no longer exists
About a Kingdom, Empire, or Dynasty
Man's face on the cover
Coming of age
Encryption or Code-breaking
Dystopian