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How about a unique prize pet (maybe a special colored robocat/dog) or a Unique tree, maybe with different fruit, just a little something that is special for winning . Something people can tell at a glance why you have it. And make it where you cant trade or sell it so it doesnt become the next rare.
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Ok. I just have to speak up. There are many players that don't want pets at all. Furthermore, if I win a prize, I do not want to be told by others what I can or can't do with it. Here we go again with the whole rare thing. Everyone wants to have one to show off but if someone else has it then something just isn't fair. If I win a prize, I may very well want to give it to a friend. I just like to participate in contests and often I have done so for the sole purpose of winning something to give away to others.
If anything is given out in the game as an object, I believe it should just be a plaque or trophy to commemorate the event with the Winners Name, Title of Event, and date. Perhaps the trophies from "unleashed" could be used for this purpose.
For those that want more recognition of acheivement then perhaps a new bio page could be added to list these accomplisments amd winnings.
If the goal is simply to get the most players interested in participating then I still feel the 30day game time card is your best bet. This appeals to paying subscribers and also would entice a free accounts to be a paid subcriber for a month to check out the differences.