Decode-a-Number Contests
Monthly creative challenges with prizes. Explain a number, invent a clever code, or make a 30-second video — the community and judges pick winners.
This month
Challenge: “Tell the story of a number”
Pick any number (your birthday, phone ending, a price) and explain its meaning using Chinese sounds and slang — in a post, image or short video.
| 1st prize | $88 gift card + featured video |
|---|---|
| 2nd prize | $66 gift card |
| 3rd prize | $18 gift card |
| Community pick | Winner's number on the homepage for a month |
Prizes funded by supporters and sponsors. Want to sponsor a prize? Talk to us.
Official rules (summary)
- No purchase necessary. Open to entrants 18+ where contests are lawful; void where prohibited.
- One entry per person per month. Entries must be original work.
- Judging: creativity 40%, accuracy 30%, clarity 30%. Judges' decisions are final.
- Winners are notified by email and announced on this page within 14 days of the close.
- By entering you grant 035555.com a non-exclusive licence to display your entry with credit.
- See the Terms for full rules.
Winners
Winners of each monthly challenge will be announced here. Enter now to be among the first.