Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get a Decoder Game Piece?
A: Pick up a Decoder Game Piece from participating retailers during regular store hours. Decoder Game Pieces will be available from 2/20/06 through 3/13/06, while supplies last. Click here for a list of participating retailers in your area.
Q: How do I play the Iron Chef America Secret Decoder Game?
A: To play the online Secret Decoder Game, you must first complete the registration form. After you submit the registration form, you will receive one (1) Instant Win Game play. Place the Decoder Game Piece over the scrambled message displayed on your computer monitor by matching up the red circle on your Decoder Game Piece with the circle on your computer monitor. You will instantly discover if you are a potential winner of an Instant Win Game Prize and will receive an email describing how to claim your prize.
Q: How do I earn chances to win the Grand Prize?
A: You will earn one (1) sweepstakes entry into the Grand Prize drawing upon initial registration and one (1) additional entry for each day you login to play for an Instant Win Prize.
Q: How do I earn chances to win a Local Prize?
A: After you register, you will receive notification if you reside in one of the participating local areas that qualify for a Local Prize Drawing. You will earn one (1) sweepstakes entry into that area's Local Prize Drawing and one (1) additional entry each day you login to play for an Instant Win Prize.
Q: How frequently may I play the Iron Chef America Secret Decoder Game?
A: You may play one (1) time per day from February 20 - March 13, 2006.
Q: Do I need to complete the registration form every time I return to www.secretdecodergame.com
to play the Iron Chef America Secret Decoder Game?
A: No, simply enter your email address to login and play.
Q: What prizes am I eligible to win?
A: For a complete list of prizes and eligibility, visit the Prizes/Eligibility page on this website.
Q: How many prizes am I eligible to win?
A: You are eligible to win one (1) Instant Win Prize throughout the promotion. You are also eligible to win one (1) Grand Prize trip to New York City, and may be eligible to win one (1) Local Prize, or one (1) Local Trip Prize. Limit one (1) Instant Win Prize and one (1) Grand Prize, Local Prize, or Local Trip Prize per household. For more information, visit the Official Rules page on this website.
Q: When will the winners be chosen?
A: All potential Instant Winners will be chosen instantly during game play. The potential Grand Prize Sweepstakes Winners, potential Local Prize Winners and potential Local Trip Prize Winners, will be chosen in a random drawing on or around 3/20/06. All winners are subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the Official Rules.