Anyone who has ever had an Integermania solution posted on this web site is qualified to use the title Apprentice Integermaniac. To progress beyond the apprentice level, you need to play Integermania on a regular basis. Earn participation points as follows:
You only have to participate in one Integermania problem per month to earn your participation point. Sorry, but participating in more than one problem per month does not increase your earnings.
To become a Journeyman Integermaniac (or Journeywoman Integermaniac), you need to earn six participation points. In other words, you need to participate at least six months, and not lose points along the way.
Individuals who currently hold the title of Journeymen Integermaniac include:
To become a Master Integermaniac, you need to earn six participation points beyond the journeyman level. Your reward for being a master is the opportunity to propose another set of numbers and name to use as an Integermania problem.
For every twelve participation points beyond the master level, a master integermaniac can propose another set of numbers and name to use as an Integermania problem. Also, they can be recognized by the change in their title (to Master II, Master III, etc.).
Master Integermaniacs include:
The highest level of achievement earns the title of Grand Master Integermaniac. To achieve this level, you need to earn twelve participation points beyond Master IX.