# A daily browser game scores players on appraisal paperwork, and only licensed appraisers can win its cruise

- Published: 2026-10-29
- Author: [ComputerGames.io](https://computergames.io/author/computergames-io.md)
- Topics: [News](https://computergames.io/news.md)
- About: [Subject2](https://play.gunterschain.com), [Emboss LLC](https://emboss.io)
- Based on: [UAD 3.6 Game Launches November 2 With Free Caribbean Cruise Prize](https://www.helpareporter.com/news-releases/uad-36-game-launches-november-2-with-free-caribbean-cruise-prize), HARO Newswire, 2026-10-29
- Based on: [Subject2 Official Game Rules](https://play.gunterschain.com/rules), Emboss LLC
- Source: https://computergames.io/news/daily-browser-game-appraisal-paperwork-cruise-prize/
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Subject2, a free daily browser game from Tampa software company Emboss, turns home appraisal into a points race with a nine-week season starting November 2. Anyone can register, but the season's Caribbean cruise prize is open only to players holding an appraiser license or trainee registration.

## Key points

- Season 1 runs from November 2, 2026, to January 3, 2027, and a player's season score is the total of their best three weeks of the nine.
- Players get two scored orders each weekday and can claim one extra free order between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time, according to Emboss.
- The top licensed player picks a Caribbean cruise for two, a similar vacation package or cash; Emboss has not said what the prize is worth.
- An optional paid season pass adds practice, and Emboss says it does not improve a player's chances of winning.

## How does Subject2 play?

It is a short session game played in the browser on a computer or phone. Each "order" is a simulated appraisal job: a property and a set of questions, scored with points that track the dollar values and costs of running an appraisal business. A Rush order pays more the faster it is finished, and an order taken and abandoned costs points, according to the game's [official rules](https://play.gunterschain.com/rules). Emboss says a day's play takes under five minutes, and a national leaderboard ranks the top 100 players.

| Season 1 at a glance | When or how much |
|---|---|
| Preseason (practice only, never counts for the prize) | October 28 to November 1, 2026 ([rules](https://play.gunterschain.com/rules)) |
| Season 1 | November 2, 2026, to January 3, 2027 |
| Finale week | December 28, 2026, to January 3, 2027 ([rules](https://play.gunterschain.com/rules)) |
| Last day to join and still count three full weeks | December 14, 2026 |
| Prize orders | Two each weekday; the one free extra order a day (6 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time) earns points but never counts toward the prize ([rules](https://play.gunterschain.com/rules)) |
| Season score | The total of a player's best three weeks of the nine |
| Who can win | Holders of an active appraiser license or trainee registration |

## Why build a game about appraisal?

Its founder wants to show what appraisers' jobs are like. The questions follow UAD 3.6, the new appraisal report standard that becomes mandatory for lenders' appraisal reports on November 2, and the season starts the same day.

> The purpose of the game is to challenge the way software is often imposed on appraisers instead of being built around them,
>
> — Brandon Selfors, founder, Emboss

## Can a non-appraiser play it?

Yes, but not for the prize. Our analysis: this is a niche game for a profession, not a mass-market release. Anyone who registers can play the orders and climb the levels, yet the questions assume knowledge of appraisal reports, and eligibility to win is limited to licensed appraisers and trainees. Emboss gives no player numbers, no price for the season pass and no date for Season 2; Season 1 is set in Florida.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subject2 free to play?

Yes. Registration is required, no purchase is needed to play or win, and an optional paid season pass adds extra practice without improving the odds of winning.

### When does Season 1 start and end?

It starts on November 2, 2026, and ends on January 3, 2027. Emboss says players who join by December 14 can still count three full weeks.

### Who can win the cruise?

Only players with an active appraiser license or trainee registration. The winner can take the prize as a two-person Caribbean cruise, another vacation of that kind, or cash.

### What devices does it run on?

A desktop computer or a phone, in the browser, according to Emboss.

## Sources

- [Emboss's announcement of Subject2's first season](https://www.helpareporter.com/news-releases/uad-36-game-launches-november-2-with-free-caribbean-cruise-prize): press release from Emboss via HARO Newswire, 29 October 2026.
- [Subject2 Official Game Rules](https://play.gunterschain.com/rules): the game's season, scoring, prize and eligibility rules, published by Emboss.