I was too young back in the day of this (only 6) and am kinda curious now to learn more about this ill-fated contest idea by Atari. It sounds great in theory -- using a game and a comic book together, needing one for the other, to enter a contest and a chance to win a great prize. I'm surprised other companies have'nt tried to revive the concept in the last 20 years.
Did anyone here actually enter the contest back in the day? What were your memories of it? Was the contest as confusing and difficult as I've heard it was? (it does'nt sound very easy) Are the games playable without the comic book in hand? Does anyone know for sure what happened to the four contest treasures (two awarded and two not) and the grand prize of the sword? Did Atari offer anything as a consolation prize or something for just up and canceling the contest, especily after they had released the third game in the series?