<P> A contest to win $10,000 was released with the book in October, 1985 . The contest ended September 1, 1987, which was an extension of the original contest deadline . In early January 1988, Ventura Associates, Inc. sent a letter to the winners of the contest stating that twelve entrants "were equally close to guessing the correct solutions ." The $10,000 prize was split between these twelve, all of whom discovered the correct path, but not the solution to the riddle . </P> <P> If inquired before November 1, 1987, Ventura Associates would have sent one or two letters containing clues to the Riddle found in Room #45 . </P> <P> Letter #1 </P> <Ul> <Li> Three things should be thrown out; </Li> <Li> Three things come in pairs . </Li> <Li> You'll find two people in the room; </Li> <Li> They must sit in one chair . </Li> </Ul>

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