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💎 Queen of Diamond Hands 💎 Unique Structures Design Contest

Nov 28, 2024

📋 Table of Contents

🌟 Contest Overview

The Queen of Diamond Hands is hosting a unique design contest to create exclusive structures for the Queensridge Las Vegas neighborhood in the Upland metaverse. It’s a 🏡 Residential Design Contest to create two unique structures for residential plots.

Designers are invited to create innovative structures blending Mediterranean and European-inspired architectural elegance with Web3, metaverse, and crypto themes. This unique fusion aims to resurrect Queensridge's distinctive style in the Upland metaverse, as envisioned by Queen of Diamond Hands.

$$$ Residential properties will be available for sale after completion of the design contest $$$


📝 Submission Requirements

🏡 Residential Design Contest

  • Residential Design Submissions:
    • 🏠 Target structure size should fit maximum number of property sizes in Queensridge
    • 🎨 Architectural Themes: Designers may choose any theme (Italian/Tuscan, French, English, Spanish) for each structure.
    • Each designer MUST submit TWO designs
  • 📛 Name and Meaning:
    • Each structure must have a unique name.
    • Provide a brief meaning or inspiration behind each name, reflecting the blend of architectural style and technological themes
  • 🎯 SUBMISSION FORM is forthcoming.

💡 TIP: Please refer to the Designer Resources at the bottom of this document.


👨‍⚖️ Judging Process



👥 Judging Panel

  • Composed of the Queen of Diamond Hands Advisory Council and other OG Uplanders.

🏅 Finalists Selection

  • 🏡 Residential Category:
    • Judges select 4 finalists.
    • There’s a total of 4 designs in the finals.
    • Each finalist ONLY gets one of their two designs included in the finals.
    • There is first and second place winner.
  • **⏭️ Bypass Condition:**voting.
    • If there are only 2 Residential submissions the judging phase is bypassed, and all submissions proceed directly to the community.
    • There’s a total of 4 designs in the finals.
    • Each finalist gets BOTH of their two designs included in the finals.
    • There is first and second place winner.

🗳️ Community Voting

🕵️ Blind Voting Process

  • 🔒 Anonymity:
    • Designers' identities remain undisclosed during voting.
  • 🖥️ Voting Platform:
    • Structures are presented without any identifying information.
    • The voting platform has NOT yet been determined
    • Voting aspect is subject to Queen of Diamond Hands discretion and may be scrapped if it becomes too complex.
  • 📊 Voting Mechanics:
    • Voters rank each structure from 1st to 4th place.
  • 📈 Aggregate Scoring:
    • Top votes per designer determine the winners.

🏆 Judging and Voting Criteria

  • 🎨 Design Quality:
    • Creativity, originality, and aesthetic appeal.
  • 🔗 Thematic Integration:
    • Effective blending of architectural style with Web3, metaverse, and crypto themes.
  • 📛 Name and Meaning:
    • Uniqueness and relevance of the structure's name and its explained meaning.
  • 👥 Community Engagement:
    • Voter rankings during the community voting phase.

🥇 Winner Determination

🏡 Residential Category

  • 🥇 First Place Winner:
    • Designer with the highest total votes
  • 🥈 Second Place Winner:
    • Designer with the second-highest total votes.


🎁 Prizes

🏡 Residential Category

  • 🥇 First Place Winner

    • From Queen of Diamond Hands:
      • 💰 $500 in Bitcoin
      • 🏙️ Metaventure property in the commercial district.
      • 🎟️ 50% lifetime discount to Crypto Bullseye Pro Membership
      • ✨ 7,500 Sparklet
      • 🏷️ Naming rights to their models, inscribed on the model's description.
  • 🥈 Second Place Winner

    • From Queen of Diamond Hands:
      • 💰 $300 in Bitcoin
      • 🏙️ Metaventure property in the commercial district
      • 🎟️ 50% lifetime discount to Crypto Bullseye Pro Membership
      • ✨ 4,500 Sparklet
      • 🏷️ Naming rights to their models.

📜 General Notes, Rules and Regulations

  • 🔄 Participation Flexibility:
    • Designers can submit 2 Residential designs.
    • The same designer can’t win first and second place.
  • Designs must be original and not infringe on any copyrights.
  • Designs must adhere to Upland's guidelines
  • Winning designs become exclusive properties within the Queen of Diamond Hands neighborhood.
  • Incomplete submissions or those not adhering to guidelines may be disqualified.
  • The Las Vegas UGC contest winning structure, Spanish Luxus Villa, will also be the 3rd unique residential structure available in Queensridge
  • Contest winners have to supply their own Bitcoin address to receive the BTC prize and Crypto Bullseye, Inc., cryptobullseye.zone and/or Queen of Diamond Hands is NOT responsible if you lose the Bitcoin after it's sent.
  • Queen of Diamond Hands is a Crypto Bullseye Zone experiment. Learn more here.

⏱️ Contest Timeline

  • 🚀 Contest Launch: November 28, 2024
  • 🏁 Submission Deadline: January 3, 2024
  • 👨‍⚖️ Judging Phase: January 6, 2024
  • 🗳️ Community Voting: January 13, 2024
  • 🎉 Winners Announcement: January 13, 2024
  • 🎨 Designs Available for Build: TBD 🎵

⚡️**** Dates may be subject to change****


📞 Contact Information

For additional information, please refer to:


We look forward to your innovative designs and contributions to the Queen of Diamond Hands community!


🏆 Residential Aggregate Voting Example

🧮 Individual Scores

  • 🧑‍🦰 Bob:
    • 🏘️ Structure #1: 77 votes
    • 🏠 Structure #2: 26 votes
    • 📊 Total Votes: 77 + 26 = 103
  • 👱‍♀️ Alice:
    • 🏘️ Structure #1: 37 votes
    • 🏠 Structure #2: 36 votes
    • 📊 Total Votes: 37 + 36 = 73
  • 🧔 Dmitry:
    • 🏘️ Structure #1: 29 votes
    • 🏠 Structure #2: 46 votes
    • 📊 Total Votes: 29 + 46 = 75
  • 👩‍🦱 Sophia:
    • 🏘️ Structure #1: 71 votes
    • 🏠 Structure #2: 16 votes
    • 📊 Total Votes: 71 + 16 = 87

🏅 Ranking of Designers Based on Total Votes

  1. 🥇 First Place Winner: Bob with 103 total votes.
  2. 🥈 Second Place Winner: Sophia with 87 total votes.
  3. 🥉 Third Place: Dmitry with 75 total votes.
  4. 👏 Fourth Place: Alice with 73 total votes.

🎖️ Determination of Winners

  • 🏆 Bob is awarded First Place for having the highest aggregate total of 103 votes.
  • 🏅 Sophia is awarded Second Place for having the second-highest aggregate total of 87 votes.
  • 🎨 Both Bob and Sophia each get one of their winning designs recognized and implemented in the Queen of Diamond Hands neighborhood.

🎨 Designer Resources

🏡 Queensridge Las Vegas Property Examples:

🏛️ Queensridge Las Vegas Current Architectural Features and Elements:

This is the basis for the Queen of Diamond Hands Unique Structures Design Contest. The Queensridge neighborhood in Las Vegas is renowned for its distinctive Mediterranean, European, and Spanish-inspired architectural styles. This affluent, guard-gated community often features homes that draw from French, Italian, Spanish, and English country designs. Here are some key characteristics of the architectural styles you'll find in Queensridge:

  1. 🌴 Mediterranean and Tuscan Influences:
    • Stucco Exteriors: Homes often have smooth stucco finishes that provide a classic Mediterranean look.
    • Red Tile Roofs: Traditional clay or terracotta tiles are common, contributing to the warm, earthy aesthetic.
    • Arched Doorways and Windows: Rounded arches add elegance and a sense of grandeur to entrances and window designs.
    • Wrought Iron Accents: Decorative ironwork appears in railings, balconies, and window grilles, adding intricate detail.
  2. 🇪🇸 Spanish Colonial Revival:
    • White-washed Walls: Crisp, white exteriors reflect the sun and create a striking contrast with other architectural elements.
    • Ornate Tile Work: Colorful, patterned tiles often adorn staircases, fountains, and interior spaces.
    • Courtyards: Central open-air spaces surrounded by the home, often featuring fountains or lush gardens.
    • Wooden Beams: Exposed wooden beams, both interior and exterior, add rustic charm and structural interest.
  3. 🇫🇷 French Provincial and Chateau Styles:
    • Steeply Pitched Roofs: These roofs, sometimes with slate tiles, give homes a stately appearance.
    • Stone Facades: Natural stone or stone veneer adds texture and a timeless quality to exteriors.
    • Dormer Windows: These windows extend from the roof, providing architectural interest and additional natural light.
    • Ornate Detailing: Elements like carved doorways, window trims, and embellished columns reflect classic French design.
  4. 🏰 English Manor Influence:
    • Brick and Timber Exteriors: Some homes feature traditional brickwork combined with exposed wooden beams.
    • Gabled Roofs: Sharp, triangular rooflines are characteristic of English country homes.
    • Formal Landscaping: Manicured gardens, hedges, and symmetrical planting enhance the classic look.
  5. 🏛️ European Blended Styles:
    • Tower Elements and Turrets: Circular or multi-sided towers add a fairy-tale quality to some homes.
    • Courtyards and Fountains: Central courtyards, often with water features, create a serene and luxurious ambiance.
    • Grand Entrances: Large, elegant entryways with double doors and elaborate foyers are common.

🏙️ Las Vegas Structures Dropdown Box:

🏢 Las Vegas Buildings Dropdown Menu (with lower and upper ranges of UP2 per type of building)

This can be used as a proxy guide for the Unique Structures Contest

Building Type Spark Hours Min Spark Example Address Low Range UP2 Example Address High Range UP2
Micro house 500 50 9104 HAMPSTEAD AVE 18 1041 COLLINGTREE ST 25
Small townhouse v1 950 100 9104 HAMPSTEAD AVE 18 1041 COLLINGTREE ST 25
Small townhouse v2 950 100 9104 HAMPSTEAD AVE 18 1041 COLLINGTREE ST 25
Townhouse 2600 200 925 COLLINGTREE ST 26 909 COLLINGTREE ST 35
Ranch house 1100 100 9156 TUDOR PARK PL 36 9600 CHALGROVE VILLAGE 66
Apartment building 5800 400 9825 MISS PEACH AVE 66 1008 SECRET GARDEN ST 83
Luxury ranch house 3000 300 304 KINGSCLEAR CT 84 9601 GAVIN STONE AVE 184
Luxury modern house 3000 300 300 BAYSWATER CT 184 Largest props Various
Spanish Luxus Villa (UCG Winner) 5000 390 300 BAYSWATER CT 184 Largest props Various