Buffalo Wild Wings Look Like A Viking Contest

Official Rules

 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  MAKING A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE CHANCES OF WINNING.  THE FOLLOWING CONTEST SHALL TAKE PLACE IN FLORIDA AT THE DESIGNATED CONTEST LOCATION LISTED BELOW IN FLORIDA, AND IS OPEN ONLY TO QUALIFIED PERSONS (AS DEFINED IN THE RULES BELOW) WHO ARE EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF THE DATE OF ENTRY.  VOID ELSEWHERE AND WHEREVER PROHIBITED.  BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS CONTEST, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE DECISIONS OF SPONSOR.  DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE CONTEST IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND FALL WITHIN THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH BELOW.

 

Contest Name:  Buffalo Wild Wings Look Like A Viking Contest (the “Contest”).

 

Contest Dates: The contest registration period begins at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on 7/10/2026 and ends at approximately 6:59 pm ET on 7/10/2026 (the “Registration Period”).  Registration will only be available in-person at the Buffalo Wild Wings Sports Bar located at 11401 NW 12th St. E526, Miami, FL, 33172 (the “Contest Location”).  Immediately following the close of the Registration Period, the contest judging will occur from approximately 7:00 pm ET on 7/10/2026 until approximately 7:30 pm ET on 7/10/2026, or until the judges have concluded their scoring of all eligible contestants (the “Judging Period”), whichever occurs first.  The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.  Void outside the (50) U.S. and D.C., and wherever prohibited or restricted by law.

 

Eligibility – Who May Enter:  Contest is open only to legal residents of, and who are located within, the fifty (50) United States and D.C., who are age eighteen (18) or older as of date of entry, have a valid U.S. driver’s license or government-issued photo ID, and are physically present at the Contest Location to register for, and participate in, the Contest Registration Period and Judging Period,  except the following persons who are not eligible to enter, participate, or win:

(a)   Employees, officers, and directors of Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (“Sponsor”) and each of their respective franchisees, parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, wholesalers, distributors, printers, advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the design or execution of this Contest, and the immediate family members or households, whether or not related, of any of the above. “Immediate family members” includes, for purposes of this Contest, parents (including in-laws and step-parents), grandparents, siblings (including step-siblings and half-siblings), children (including step-children), grandchildren (including step grandchildren) and each of their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside.

 

How to Enter – On-Site Registration:  During the Registration Period, be one of the first eligible one-hundred fifty (150) individuals to visit the check-in table at the Contest Location to complete the on-site registration form by printing and signing your name on the form provided by a designated Buffalo Wild Wings employee.  By registering and completing the registration form, you are agreeing to these Official Contest Rules.  There is a maximum of one (1) registration per person.  Only the first one hundred fifty (150) eligible individuals as solely determined by the Sponsor may have the opportunity to register for the Contest.  Each individual must register on his/her own behalf.  Any registration submitted on behalf of another individual or using another person’s name will be disqualified and ineligible to claim any prize.  Any attempt by any individual to obtain more than the stated number of registrations allowed by using same or multiple/different identities, or any other methods void that individual’s registration(s) and that individual may be disqualified.

 

In the event of a dispute as to any registration, Sponsor reserves the right to ask for a valid form of government issued photo identification.  All registration information received becomes the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.

 

Decisions of Sponsor in the selection of contestants and participation in the Contest are final. Difficulties with getting to the Contest Location to register or participate in the Contest are not the responsibility of Sponsor.  Sponsor reserves the right to modify the event date or time of the Contest, at its sole discretion for any reason including but not limited to inclement weather, schedule conflicts, acts of God, flight delays, or any other reason that prevents event to occur as scheduled.  Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify and remove any Entry at any time that is not in compliance with these Official Rules.

By registering, you affirm that you have read and accepted these Official Rules.  The laws of the United States apply to and govern this Contest and any claims must be raised and resolved in the United States.  Any information collected by registering and entering the Contest shall be used only in a manner consistent with these Official Rules and with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. By entering the Contest, each contestant agrees that s/he may be contacted, recorded and/or broadcasted by Sponsor, and that his/her participation in the Contest may be photographed and/or video recorded and may be used, promoted, released, broadcasted or published by Sponsor in any manner related to the promotion or advertising of the Contest.    

 

Contest Participation Requirements (“Look Like A Viking”):  Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion, to disqualify any submission for any reason that it considers to not be appropriate for the Contest.  Participation restrictions include, but are not limited to, the following requirements when the Contestant is depicting their entry to Look Like A Viking (the “Contest Depiction”): 

·       Submission must be the Entrant’s own original creation;

·       May not be, or ever have been, submitted in any competition or contest of any kind;

·       May not be anyone under 18 years of age;

·       May not use any name, likeness, or any other identifying element, in whole or in part, of any person, living or dead, without permission;

·       May not be subject to any third-party agreement or require payment or incurrence of any sums to obtain further permissions of any person or entity as a result of its use or exploitation of the idea or rights therein or portions, or modified versions or derivative works thereof;

·       May not depict, imply, or appear to be, intoxicated;

·       Except as relates to the Sponsor or approved partners, not include trademarks or copyrighted material not owned by Entrant, or material that is used without permission (including but not limited to company names, works of art, or information published on any media) or that otherwise infringes or violates the rights of any third party (including but not limited to, copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, logos, contract and licensing rights, rights of publicity or privacy, moral rights (i.e., “droit morale”), or any other intellectual property rights);

·       Not be considered harmful or dangerous to minors, protected classes, or others, in any way;

·       Not depict profanity, inappropriate, indecent, sexually explicit, pornographic, or obscene content or language (which shall be determined by Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion);

·       Not depict any political or politically themed or motivated messages or statements;

·       Not defame, slander, libel, misrepresent, or contain disparaging remarks or any other content that could adversely affect the name, reputation, or goodwill of Sponsor or any other individuals and/or entities affiliated or associated with Sponsor, the Contest, or any prizes, the determination of which shall remain in the sole discretion of Sponsor;

·       Not describe, depict or include content, media, or materials that may be considered unlawful, harmful, threatening, violent, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or racially, religiously, ethnically or otherwise objectionable in any manner as solely determined by Sponsor.

 

Representation and Release of Rights to Contest Depiction:  By participating in the Contest, each contestant represents that s/he agrees that content captured of their Contest Depiction becomes the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor, and Sponsor may publish, display, promote, or utilize content in any manner of its choosing in relation to the promotion or advertising of the Contest or Sponsor.  Entry and participation in the Contest constitutes permission for the Sponsor and its designees to use that contestant’s Contest Depiction, photo, name, city and state of residence and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade in any and all media now or hereafter known worldwide in perpetuity without limitation or further compensation, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.

 

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual (and his or her Contest Depiction) who tampers or attempts to tamper with or abuse the entry/registration process in any way or who is otherwise in violation of these Official Rules, as determined by Sponsor or the Contest judges appointed by Sponsor in their sole discretion.

 

Winner Determination & Notification (maximum 3 prize winners)

 

Contest Winner Determination – Judging of Contest Depictions:  During the Judging Period, from approximately 7:00 pm ET until 7:30 pm ET on 7/10/2026 (or until Sponsor deems that all eligible Contestants have completed their Contest Depiction to be judged), a panel of judges as solely determined and appointed by Sponsor shall review, select and designate a maximum total of one (1) potential grand prize winner, one (1) potential first prize winner, and, one (1) potential second prize winner from among all eligible, and available in-person, Contest Depictions (see judging criteria below). 

·       Note:  If eligible Contest Depictions are less than the scheduled number of prizes available, then the difference between the eligible Contest Depictions and scheduled number of prizes available shall not be awarded.

 

Each eligible contestant whose Contest Depiction is selected by judges as a winning depiction shall be designated as a potential prize winner (see prize description below), subject to verification of eligibility, and compliance with these Official Rules.  Only the entrants whose Contest Depictions are selected by judges shall be eligible to claim the designation prize award.  All other Contest Depictions will be disqualified.

 

Judging Criteria:  Contest Depictions shall be judged by a Sponsor-appointed panel of judges pursuant to the following guidelines, requirements and criteria in the determination of the winning entrants:

·       Creativity: Contestant that is deemed to best depict an original, creative, and entertaining personification and/or costume of a Viking (30% of score);

·       Soccer Relevance: Contestant that demonstrates how their depiction is closely related, or relevant to, soccer (20% of score);

·       Guest Engagement: Contestant whose creativity, fun, originality, uniqueness, humor and/or other personalized display engages the crowd and judges (30% of score);

·       Buffalo Wild Wings Spirit: Contestant who depicts inspiration for Sponsor, and enjoyment of the Buffalo Wild Wings brand and best represents the Sponsor’s brand image and product in a positive manner (20% of score).

 

Winner Notification:  Each potential prize winner will be notified immediately following the Judging Period by a designated Buffalo Wild Wings employee.  Potential winners must be present to accept any prize award following their selection and determination as a potential winner.  Potential winners must follow the provided instructions to verify eligibility and claim the prize.  If the Sponsor is unsuccessful in its attempt to identify and notify a selected potential prize winner or winner fails to respond as instructed when called upon in-person at the Contest Location, then that entrant may be disqualified and an alternate potential prize winner may be selected from among the remaining eligible Contest Depictions as per the procedures outlined above (time permitting).

 

During prize winner notification, each selected potential prize winner must confirm their eligibility, and indicate their willingness to accept the associated prize award (see below).  If a selected potential winner does not meet the eligibility requirements, is unable or unwilling to accept the prize, elects to decline the prize or fails to complete the required prize acceptance documents when they are provided by the Sponsor at the Contest Location, s/he will be disqualified and, at Sponsor’s discretion and time permitting, an alternate winner will be selected from among all remaining Contest Depictions and notified as per the procedures outlined above (time permitting).  Any disqualified entrant will not receive any alternate prize substitution or compensation.  Decisions of the Sponsor in the selection and determination of the prize winners and all matters relating to this Contest are final and binding. 

 

All of the following will apply to each potential prize winner: 1) Winner shall be required to immediately complete and return a prize acceptance form including an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release (publicity release where permitted);  2) Winner may be required to present a copy of a valid driver’s license or government issued photo ID as a condition of receiving any prize;  and 3) Winner is responsible for paying all applicable taxes (including, but not limited to all local, state and federal taxes) on all prizes awarded, and prize winner shall be issued a 1099 form reflecting the value of the prize award.

 

Failure to collect or properly claim any prize in accordance with these Official Rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.  If forfeited for any reason, entrant will not receive any other prize substitution or compensation, and the prize will remain the property of Sponsor and will not be awarded, except as provided herein. 

 

Prize Awards (maximum 3 winners):

 

The top-scoring three contestants shall each receive a prize based on the scores awarded by the contest judges.  The top-scoring contestant shall be awarded the grand prize; first runner up shall be awarded the first prize; and, the second runner up shall be awarded the second prize.

 

·       Grand Prize Award (1): one (1) $1,000 Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card

·       First Prize Award (1): one (1) $700 Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card

·       Second Prize Award (1): one (1) $300 Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card

 

The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each prize award is as listed above.  All gift cards awarded as prizes shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the issuing gift card provider policy, including any expiration.  Gift cards shall be awarded on-site by Sponsor to each confirmed prize winner.  Once provided to each winner, gift cards shall be considered as awarded and delivered, and Sponsor shall not be responsible for any further receipt of delivery by winner.

 

General Prize Conditions:  Prize winners must accept delivery of prize in the method as solely determined and designated by Sponsor.  All other costs and expenses related to prize acceptance, delivery, redemption or use not specified herein as being provided are the sole responsibility of winner.  All income, federal, state and local taxes are the winner’s sole responsibility.  All prize awards are non-transferable and no cash redemption or prize substitution allowed, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion or as provided herein.  Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize with one of comparable or greater value, at its sole discretion.  All prizes are awarded as is, without any warranty, express or implied, by Sponsor.  Failure to collect or properly claim prize in accordance with these rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.  If forfeited for any reason, participant will not receive any other prize substitution or compensation, and the prize will remain the property of Sponsor and will not be awarded, except as provided herein.  All properly claimed prizes will be awarded.  Any unclaimed prizes will not be awarded.  Total ARV of all available prizes is $2,000.

 

Additional Rules & Restrictions:  By participating, entrants agree to abide by and be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which shall be final in all matters relating to this Contest.  In the event an entrant wins a prize, and is later found to be in violation of these rules he/she will be required to forfeit the prize or to reimburse Sponsor for the stated value of the prize if such violation is discovered after winner has used the prize. Participation in Contest constitutes permission for the Sponsor and its designees to use entrants’ names, cities and states of residence and/or likenesses for purposes of advertising and trade in any and all media now or hereafter known worldwide on perpetuity without limitation or further compensation, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.  False, fraudulent or deceptive entries or acts shall render entrants ineligible for any prize.

 

By participating, entrants agree to hold all Released Parties harmless from any claims, losses, actions, or damages of any kind, whether actual, incidental or consequential, for injury (including but not limited to death), damages, losses or expenses arising out of or relating to entrant’s participation in this Contest, or the acceptance, possession or use/misuse of any prize, or participation in prize-related activities (including but not limited to travel or activity related thereto), and to assume all liability therefor. 

 

Released Parties are not responsible for any errors of any kind, whether computer, technical, typographical, printing, human or otherwise, relating to or in connection with the Contest, including, without limitations, errors which may occur in connection with the printing or advertising of this Contest, administration or execution of the Contest, the cancellation of the Contest, the processing of entries or in the announcement of the prizes or prize winners.  Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest.

 

Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, modify, reschedule or terminate the Contest for any reason including, but not limited to acts of God, pandemics, force majeure, government regulatory action or ruling,  fraud, misconduct, or if any technical failures destroy or threaten the integrity of the Contest, in the opinion of the Sponsor, or if a computer virus, bug, or other technical problem corrupts the administration, security, or proper conduct of the Contest as determined by Sponsor, in their sole discretion. In the event of early termination of the Contest, Sponsor reserves the right to determine prize winners from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the time/date of such termination.

 

In addition, by submitting any Contest Depiction, each Entrant transfers any and all of his/her right, title and interest in and to such Contest Depiction, including but not limited to any and all copyrights, trademark rights, "moral rights" and any and all other proprietary rights that may exist, throughout the world, to Sponsor and expressly waives any rights s/he may have in such submission and/or content.  Each Entrant agrees Sponsor is the exclusive owner of all rights in and to such Entry, and/or content, and will have the worldwide, perpetual right to copy, display, reproduce, exhibit, edit, modify, assign, license, register for copyright or trademark, distribute, sell or otherwise use and exploit the entry, content submission, and all elements and/or derivative works thereof, in whole or in part, alone or with other materials, in any media now known or hereafter created or devised, for any reason whatsoever.

 

IN CASE OF DISPUTES:  By participating, each entrant agrees that (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and any judicial proceeding shall take place in a federal or state court within the State of Georgia; (2) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, and in no event will entrant be entitled to received attorneys' fees or other legal costs; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, and consequential damages, and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Sponsor in connection with this Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of Georgia or any other jurisdiction), that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Georgia.

 

Odds:  Odds of being selected as a prize winner are dependent upon the total number of eligible Contest Depictions made during the Judging Period, the skill of each entrant in the creation of their depiction, and the decisions of judges. 

 

Official Rules & Winner List:  For a copy of these Official Rules, or the name of a prize winner, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to be received by 8/15/2026 to: Buffalo Wild Wings Look Like A Viking Contest, 3 Glenlake Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328.  PLEASE SPECIFY which you are requesting: official rules or winner list.

 

Sponsor:  This Contest is sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., Atlanta, GA.

 

Abbreviated Rules

No purchase necessary to enter, participate, or win.  Purchasing a product will not improve your chances of winning.  Must be legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C., age 18 or older as of date of entry, and be one of the first (150) eligible individuals to register and participate in-person at the Buffalo Wild Wings Sports Bar located at 11401 NW 12th St. E526, Miami, FL, 33172.  Registration begins at 5:00p ET 7/10/2026 and ends at 6:59p ET 7/10/2026.  Contest judging shall occur from approximately 7:00p ET until 7:30p ET on 7/10/2026.  Must be present to participate and/or win.  For complete official rules including eligibility, prize descriptions and ARV visit www.mdmgames.com/bwwviking.  Odds of winning based upon number of eligible entries received, skill of each entrant in their “Look Like A Viking” depiction, and decisions of judges.  Void wherever prohibited or restricted by law. Sponsor: Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., Atlanta, GA.