tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64264416603322438772024-03-14T17:19:03.929+13:00The HuntIt's a treasure hunt! Coming soon to a city near you.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-76381129281278357762017-04-11T10:00:00.000+12:002017-04-11T10:00:29.615+12:00Hunt #11 Debrief - Christchurch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Coin found on 25 July 2015, at 2:15pm by Celeste</b></div>
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Although it may have been a nail-biting finish to see if the coin would eventually be found, my first outing in Christchurch proved to be a fun one! I tried making use of local landmarks for this one, and although I couldn't visibly see a large turnout, I later found out there were at least a couple of people playing along online! Awesome!<br />
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#TheHuntCHC Clue 1 » The coin is hidden within the avenues. I'm not sure if there's 4, 5, or more; but you won't need to go outside them!</blockquote>
"The Avenues" are the main roads of <span style="background-color: #666666;"><i>Bealey</i>, <i>Fitzgerald</i>, <i>Moorhouse</i> and <i>Deans</i></span>.<br />
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#TheHuntCHC Clue 2 » The second clue… is a secret. But it should be written on a purple padlock at the cathedral's cairn. Go and find it!</blockquote>
This was a physical clue written on a padlock I had temporarily attached to the cairn of river stones, near the <i>ChristChurch Cathedral on Cathedral Square</i>. Here's a picture.</div>
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#TheHuntCHC Clue 3 » Sit down, and it talks back to you.If you go any further east of there, you won’t find the treasure.</blockquote>
I got guided around the city before the day of the hunt, and got shown <span style="background-color: #666666;">the talking seats on <i>Worcester Boulevard</i></span>. I just had to come up with a clue for them!</div>
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#TheHuntCHC Clue 4 » This clue is written in emoji:<img src="https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/36x36/32-20e3.png" /><img src="https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/36x36/1f6b6.png" /><img src="https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/36x36/27a1.png" /><img src="https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/36x36/1f6a3.png" /><img src="https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/36x36/2b05.png" /><img src="https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/36x36/2753.png" /><br />
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Another emoji clue! I'm enjoying these!</div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">"Where do these two paths meet at the river?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">From a statue that looks toward the bridge of remembrance, walk north-west.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">From a fountain named after a bird, or man, walk south-west."</span></div>
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#TheHuntCHC Clue 5 » Here's a picture of the coin's hiding place… where am I?<a href="http://t.co/gVh6rAV5JM">ow.ly/i/c0nzU</a></blockquote>
As always, Clue 5 is a picture clue of the coin's location.<br />
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#TheHuntCHC Clue 6 » Having lunch at a café that shares its name with a forest where you could catch a Celebi, or a special Pichu. <a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#Pokemon</a></blockquote>
This clue got two favourites on Twitter, almost instantly! People must be constantly checking that Pokémon hashtag!<br />
So the forest in question is the Ilex Forest, and I had lunch at <span style="background-color: #666666;">the <i>Ilex Café at the Botanic Gardens</i></span>.</div>
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#TheHuntCHC Clue 7 » @Mag_Smith_ & @IanMcKellen famously put their support behind this place. Cross only one street from where it stood.</blockquote>
This was another clue I wouldn't have known without local knowledge. It's the <span style="background-color: #666666;"><i>Court Theatre</i></span>, which used to be at <span style="background-color: #666666;">the <i>Christchurch Arts Centre</i></span><i> </i>until the 2011 earthquake.</div>
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#TheHuntCHC Clue 8 » Head southwest from the museum. Continue walking to the end of the path, then perhaps you'll hit the quack-pot.</blockquote>
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This clue should direct you to the coin, although it's not in plain sight. <span style="background-color: #666666;">If you found a whole bunch of ducks on the day you'd have been in the right place</span>.<br />
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#TheHuntCHC Clue 9 » Make your way to XLIII DXXXIIS CLXXII DCXXVIE. Keep close to the river; the coin should be mere meters away.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">These are GPS coordinates, leading to 43.532S, 172.626E</span>. It's about the closest place I could give you without giving the coin's location away!<br />
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<b>Answer - The Coin's Location</b><br />
As always, the final clue will always tell you exactly where the coin is. For this hunt, the coin was hidden <span style="background-color: #666666;">on the bank of the <i>Avon River</i>, near the west end of <i>Hereford Street</i></span>.<br />
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Congratulations to Celeste for finding the coin first!</div>
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<i>So long for now.</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i></div>
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<b>Coin found on 18 July 2015, at 1:35pm by Tony</b></div>
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It was a rainy weekend afternoon in Wellington, and I still can't pick the right date for the weather down here! Regardless, we had a winner!<br />
Initially I was a bit worried, as there was another scavenger hunt lasting the whole weekend as part of Armageddon Expo at the same time, although with a substantial cash prize.<br />
There was some excitement as some teams raced past where we were having lunch, but eventually our waiting paid off as one hunter stalked every last tree for a good half hour or so, before finding the coin! And just as we had ordered more fries...<br />
-Huntmaster Orion<br />
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This was the very first hunt co-hosted by our newest huntmasters! Introducing, Hunt Team Trinity!<br />
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After an agonising wait hanging out with the Pigmy Marmosets, excitement quickly built as we saw someone looking for something that could only have been the coin! A short wander down to the bus shelter soon saw us pulling out our best acting skills when we were almost sprung! A few minutes later we were delighted when Tony had the coin in hand, and we could finally stop pretending that we had no idea where this mystery coin was hidden.<div>
Until next time!-Hunt Team Trinity<br />
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So to make up for the late start at 11, we released the first three clues, all at once.<br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 1 » The place of X × 152. It marks the west edge of today's search zone.</blockquote>
And yes, I managed to count them. <span style="background-color: #666666;">The <i>Tomb of the Unknown Warrior</i> at </span><i style="background-color: #666666;">Pukeahu National War Memorial Park</i><span style="background-color: #666666;"> has 152 crosses all around it</span>.<br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 2 » I'm new in town... come find me!</blockquote>
This clue <span style="background-color: #666666;">is a play on <i>Newtown</i></span>.</div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 3 » Classic joke! What did 0 say to 8?</blockquote>
Punchline: <span style="background-color: #666666;">"Nice belt!"</span>.<br />
<span style="background-color: #666666;">Okay, so maybe that joke's more for the kids, but the clue refers to the <i>Town Belt</i>, a large, forest-like area all around the city</span>.</div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 4 » Stick around overnight and if you're Luckie, you'll hear the Gibbons in the morning.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">One of the parks that immediately borders is <i>Martin Luckie Park</i></span>.<br />
<span style="background-color: #666666;">Also, the nearby <i>Wellington Zoo</i> has some noisy gibbons that essentially act as their alarm clock in the morning. If you do an overnight stay, you'll find out</span>!</div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 5 » Today's hiding place: <a href="http://t.co/0wNLHAp7Sx">ow.ly/i/bSYT2</a></blockquote>
The good ol' Clue 5 picture clue! No technical difficulties uploading it this time!<br />
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It's been brought up that some emoji do not render correctly on some apps and platforms. We will look into this for the future.<br />
Here's how you translate the emoji clue: <span style="background-color: #666666;">"There's a place with elephants, tigers, bears (<i>Wellington Zoo</i>), and a soccer field where you can run around in circles (<i>Newtown Park</i> and <i>Athletics Track</i>). Where the buses turn, there's a child's play area. It's in a tree."</span><br />
The emoji clues aren't supposed to be translated word-for-word, but hopefully they give you a good idea of the coin's location!</div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 7 » Our first 'national game' was here in 1882.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">The first representative NZ Rugby team played their first game at <i>Newtown Park</i> in 1882</span>.</div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 8 » Buckle your seatbelt; there's trolley buses turning around this tree!</blockquote>
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There's no explanation for this one, really. You're looking for a tree that trolley buses turn around.<br />
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#TheHuntWLG Clue 9 » From the bus shelter with these symbols, look beyond the power box. <a href="http://ow.ly/i/bT2ni">http://ow.ly/i/bT2ni</a></blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">This clue was giving directions to the exact tree on the roundabout it was hidden on. The bus stop is #7923.</span><br />
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As always, the final clue will always tell you exactly where the coin is. For this hunt, the coin was hidden <span style="background-color: #666666;">on a roundabout </span><span style="background-color: #666666;">near <i>Newtown Park Playground</i></span>.<br />
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Congratulations to Tony for finding the coin first, and in the rain!</div>
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<b>Unused Clues</b></div>
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In the hunt writing process, some clues get scrapped because they didn't fit in with the rest, were too vague, too difficult, or for other reasons. Here are the clues that didn't make the cut:<br />
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» The place we call home. <a href="http://ow.ly/i/bT0sM">http://ow.ly/i/bT0sM</a></blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">We've cropped the <i>Wellington United Football Club</i> logo to just include the eagle and part of the diamond, this football club is based at <i>Newtown Park</i></span>.</div>
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» Along the number 23, you can park and play with me.</blockquote>
The number 23 <span style="background-color: #666666;">is the bus route which runs in this area, and the sign for the nearby park says "Newtown Park and Play"</span>.<br />
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» Take a load off and you'll find the coin.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">There's some cool seats by the playground/bus stop/zoo,</span> and we originally thought it would make a cool hiding spot. We decided to change it to the tree in case someone sat down and accidentally found the coin (see Hunt #7). We wanted to make sure someone found the coin on purpose!<br />
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<b>Upcoming Hunts</b><br />
Remember, we're in Christchurch this Saturday, and Palmerston North the following Tuesday!<br />
If you're following <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter you'll be among the first to know what I'm up to, and if a hunt is happening in your area! So let your friends know too, if they're in these cities!<br />
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And a special thanks to Hunt Team Trinity, who will be organising some more hunts in the Wellington area in September and October! Stay tuned for more on that!</div>
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<i>So long for now.</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-80225048052608561652015-09-11T10:00:00.000+12:002015-09-11T10:00:02.495+12:00Hunt #13 - Wellington<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #13 - Wellington</b></div>
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<b>Date: Saturday, 19 September 2015</b></div>
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<b>Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)</b></div>
<br />
Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Wellington!<br />
<br />
<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Civic Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.</b></u><br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>The Hunt is back! Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere in the city! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
<br />
Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
<br />
<b>How The Hunt works:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>There will be ten clues, posted to the Twitter feed at regular intervals from 10am. All the clues lead to a single location.</li>
<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
</ul>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">The Hunt Coin looks like this!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you want a taste of past hunts, check out some of the Hunt Debriefs <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Debrief" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />
<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-44853059500854259482015-07-26T11:00:00.000+12:002015-07-27T14:01:04.037+12:00Hunt #12 - Palmerston North<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Midwinter Expedition</b></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #12 - Palmerston North</b></div>
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<b>Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2015</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)</b></div>
<br />
Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
This is an old-fashioned treasure hunt! Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Palmerston North!<br />
<br />
<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. The Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.</b></u><br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>The Hunt takes a mid-week trip to visit Palmerston North for the very first time! Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere in the city! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
<br />
If you're a student and have an afternoon free, come down to the city and play along!<br />
<br />
Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
<br />
<b>How The Hunt works:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>There will be eight clues, posted to the Twitter feed at regular intervals from 11am.</li>
<li>There's no starting point, and no trail to follow - all the clues lead to a single location.</li>
<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
</ul>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">The Hunt Coin looks like this!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you want a taste of past hunts, check out some of the Hunt Debriefs <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Debrief" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />
<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-13439858820140984772015-07-22T10:00:00.000+12:002015-07-22T10:00:03.835+12:00Hunt #11 - Christchurch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Midwinter Expedition</b></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #11 - Christchurch</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Date: Saturday, 25 July 2015</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)</b></div>
<br />
Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
This is an old-fashioned treasure hunt! Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Christchurch!<br />
<br />
<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Cathedral Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.</b></u><br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>The Hunt visits Christchurch for the very first time! Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere in the city! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
<br />
Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
<br />
<b>How The Hunt works:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>There will be ten clues, posted to the Twitter feed at regular intervals from 10am.</li>
<li>There's no starting point, and no trail to follow - all the clues lead to a single location.</li>
<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
</ul>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">The Hunt Coin looks like this!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you want a taste of past hunts, check out some of the Hunt Debriefs <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Debrief" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />
<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-19584173158608160472015-07-21T15:00:00.000+12:002015-07-21T15:00:02.214+12:00Hunt #9 Debrief - Auckland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Midwinter Expedition</b></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #9 Debrief - Auckland</b></div>
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<b>Coin was not found</b></div>
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I was kinda hoping for a little interest mid-week, mostly because it was the school holidays and all, but perhaps it was the weather that won the day. There were definitely people playing along at work, but no-one around to claim the coin for themselves. Oh well, better luck next time.<br />
-Huntmaster Orion<br />
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<a name='more'></a><b>*Spoiler Alert*</b><br />
Answers have been hidden inside a grey background. To read them, simply highlight the text with your cursor... <span style="background-color: #666666;">like that</span>.<br />
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<b>The Clues - Solutions and Explanations</b><br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 1 » If you've driven to the suburb of N× you've made it to the NE corner of today's search zone.</blockquote>
"N×" is <span style="background-color: #666666;">just another way of saying </span><span style="background-color: #666666;">the suburb of <i>Northcross</i></span><span style="background-color: #666666;">.</span><br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 2 » Probably best to take the Northern Express.</blockquote>
The Northern Express <span style="background-color: #666666;">is a bus service that travels along the busway on the <i>North Shore</i></span><span style="background-color: #666666;">. Quite obviously, the coin was hidden up there too.</span></div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 3 » Maybe the coin's not in Auckland… maybe it's in Upstate New York…?</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;"><i>Albany</i> is both a suburb of the North Shore, and a city in Upstate New York.</span></div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 4 » If I wasn't busy, I could go upstairs and hear @<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">SethMacFarlane</a>, @<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">TheLewisBlack</a> or @<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">mindykaling</a> multiple times today.</blockquote>
The three actors mentioned <span style="background-color: #666666;">provide voices for two films currently being screened: <i>Ted 2</i> and <i>Inside Out</i>. <i>Event Cinemas</i> was nearby</span><span style="background-color: #666666;">.</span></div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 5 » It's lunchtime! Here's your picture clue! <a href="http://t.co/LJdvj3i6L6">ow.ly/i/bP7Nl</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 6 » It's that time again: the emoji clue!</blockquote>
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This clue <span style="background-color: #666666;">described a trip along <i>Mercari Way</i> and through <i>Westfield Albany</i>.</span><br />
Here's how you translate this emoji clue: <span style="background-color: #666666;">"As you walk in a straight line, you go from <i>Subway</i>, to a roundabout, a parking lot, heading inside, past a police car (there was a police open exhibition on that day for the kids), gift shops, a food court, and a cinema. Go outside, and down to the lake."</span><br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 7 » Start from a metal sapling, and walk down to the water. Stop before you cross the bridge.</blockquote>
This clue <span style="background-color: #666666;">repeated the last bit of the emoji clue for a bit more clarity. <i>The Sapling</i> is a kinetic sculpture by Grant Williams. It stands outside <i>Westfield Albany</i>, near the exit by the bus stops.</span><br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 8 » This artifical landmark was Walkway of the Month for May 2011.</blockquote>
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Oops... spelling mistake. <span style="background-color: #666666;">Auckland Council</span>'s Walkway of the Month was awarded to <span style="background-color: #666666;">the <i>Albany Lakes Civic Park</i></span>.<br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 9 » Start line of an annual 10km run.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">The annual Albany Lakes Summer Series starts on the <i>Art Bridge</i>. The Grand Finale course even gets to go through the mall, and the nearby stadium as part of a lap!</span><br />
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<b>Answer - The Coin's Location</b><br />
As always, the final clue will always tell you exactly where the coin is. For this hunt, the coin was hidden <span style="background-color: #666666;">by the <i>Art Bridge</i> at <i>Albany Lakes Civic Park</i></span>.<br />
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» I'm mere minutes away from where 2 lots of 11 finally made 3 over 120 last month.</blockquote>
This clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">describing the Final of the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which was held at the <i>North Harbour Stadium</i></span>.<br />
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<b>Upcoming Hunts</b><br />
We've just had a successful in Wellington on Saturday (debrief to come), and we've got two more hunts to go before the end of the month! So let's try to turn this expedition around!<br />
We're in Christchurch on Saturday, and Palmerston North next Tuesday.<br />
So let your friends know, and make sure you're following <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to be among the first to know what I'm up to, and if a hunt is happening in your area!</div>
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<i>So long for now.</i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-16982682133793645732015-07-16T10:00:00.000+12:002015-07-16T10:00:02.813+12:00Hunt #10 - Wellington<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #10 - Wellington</b></div>
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<b>Date: Saturday, 18 July 2015</b></div>
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<b>Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)</b></div>
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Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Wellington!<br />
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<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Civic Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.</b></u><br />
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<a name='more'></a>The Hunt returns to the capital once again! Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere in the city! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
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Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
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<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
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For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you want a taste of past hunts, check out some of the Hunt Debriefs <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Debrief" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-42229632558761104312015-07-14T15:00:00.000+12:002015-07-14T15:00:04.043+12:00Hunt #8 Debrief - Hamilton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #8 Debrief - Hamilton</b></div>
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<b>Coin found on 11 July 2015, at 1:10pm by Sophie, Ayla & Matt</b></div>
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What a great hunt!<br />
It had everything - great weather (even if it was a little chilly), a new city, multiple teams and confusion, and even technical difficulties. There's a story to tell there.<br />
Stick around for the answers to all your questions!<br />
-Huntmaster Orion<br />
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<a name='more'></a>So for the first time, The Hunt visited Hamilton. I got off the bus around 9:30 in the morning and set off to hide the coin, the sun's warmth was busy making a lot of that early-morning steam you see everywhere on cold mornings.<br />
It all started off well, but around lunchtime, a bit of panic set in. You'll see why.<br />
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Answers have been hidden inside a grey background. To read them, simply highlight the text with your cursor... <span style="background-color: #666666;">like that</span>.<br />
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<b>The Clues - Solutions and Explanations</b><br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntHMT</a> Clue 1 » It's the one thing that divides the city's residents the most - and according to the map, I'm not on the right side…</blockquote>
A nice broad clue to start us off. The thing that divides Hamilton's residents most is <span style="background-color: #666666;">the </span><i style="background-color: #666666;">Waikato River</i><span style="background-color: #666666;">. If I'm "not on the right side", I must be on the left side, or west of the river.</span><br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntHMT</a> Clue 2 » Known as the Samsung Sweeper, it has more exits than the 5×Roads. It's today's West edge of the search zone.</blockquote>
This clue refers to the <span style="background-color: #666666;">Hamilton 400, the V8 Supercar event that ran from 2008-2012 around the streets of Hamilton. The "Samsung Sweeper" is the name given to the <i>King Street Corner</i> roundabout, which has six exits.</span></div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntHMT</a> Clue 3 » The North edge of the search zone is a building with a orange tag and a black arrow.</blockquote>
I actually hung around inside for the first hour, to warm up. It's the logo for <span style="background-color: #666666;">the <i>Garden Place Library</i>.</span></div>
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntHMT</a> Clue 4 » I'm where @<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">Brooke_hs</a> and @<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">walterneilands</a> made it rain chocolate fish.</blockquote>
This clue refers to <span style="background-color: #666666;">the TV3 show </span><i style="background-color: #666666;">Cadbury Dream Factory</i><span style="background-color: #666666;">, where in one episode (Ep06) a Hamiltonain had chocolate fish dumped on their car to let them know they were on the show! They fell from the bridge on <i>Bridge Street</i>.</span><br />
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Here's what happened around lunchtime on Saturday - I noticed my tablet was running a bit slow, which happens if I haven't cleared the memory or restarted the tablet in a while. So I restarted it.</div>
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Before I restarted, the battery was on a solid 60%. Enough to finish the day, easily... but when it restarted, it came back as 20%! As a result, the app I was using to pre-schedule messages was having problems uploading the picture clue... so in the meantime I had to send this:<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntHMT</a> Clue 5 » I'm having trouble uploading today's picture clue... please stand by. In the meantime, I'm a few steps away from 1990.</blockquote>
This clue refers to <span style="background-color: #666666;">a Time Capsule buried along the <i>Waikato River</i>, not to be opened until November 6, 2040</span>.<br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntHMT</a> Clue 5A >> Looks like I'll have to describe the photo today. It's a small plant beside a chain link fence.</blockquote>
So I was Hamilton with a slowly dying tablet, and not enough battery to finish the day. I ran off to Centre Place in the hopes of finding a cell phone store that can charge my tablet. I left it to charge, and pre-scheduled the next two clues in the meantime.<br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntHMT</a> Clue 6 » Here's your next clue, in emoji!</blockquote>
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I had so much fun writing the previous hunt's emoji clue, I wrote another one! Here's how you translate it: <span style="background-color: #666666;">"There's a building with old treasures (<i>Waikato Museum</i>), a great place to take wedding photos (<i>Ferrybank</i>), a clinic for eyes and glasses (<i>Hamilton Eye Clinic</i>), and a running club (<i>Hamiton City Hawks</i>). It's between these places, under a bridge in the plants."</span><br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntHMT</a> Clue 7 » You could have bought it for $280, then put a hotel on it. I'm less than a kilometre away.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">On the original New Zealand version of <i>Monopoly</i>, <i>Garden Place</i> was a yellow property you could purchase for $280.</span><br /><br />I checked back on my charging tablet, and was finally able to send the picture clue!<br />
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<a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#">#TheHuntHMT</a> Clue 5B » Here's the picture! Sorry for the delay. <a href="http://t.co/Pq6ggFOdD1">ow.ly/i/bLuMu</a></blockquote>
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I would like to give a big thank you to the salespeople at 2Degrees Centre Place for their help on Saturday! Much appreciated; it helped the hunt come to a successful end just <b>two minutes later</b>! Obviously knowing the precise "chain link fence" was crucial to the winners.<br />
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<b>The Unpublished Clues</b><br />
But before we get to the winners, here are the unpublished clues. If you're playing along, try these clues before checking the answer.<br />
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#TheHuntHMT Clue 8 » Don't feed any trolls that may be lurking, Vicky!</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">Trolls live under bridges, and Vicky is short for Victoria. Together, they make the name <i>Victoria Bridge</i>.</span><br />
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#TheHuntHMT Clue 9 » Park up, and stay riverside.</blockquote>
If you hadn't figured it out by now, <span style="background-color: #666666;">the coin was hidden by the <i>Waikato River</i></span>.<br />
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<b>Answer - The Coin's Location</b><br />
As always, the final clue will always tell you exactly where the coin is. For this hunt, the coin was hidden <span style="background-color: #666666;">under the <i>Victoria Bridge on Grantham Street</i></span>.<br />
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In the hunt writing process, some clues get scrapped because they didn't fit in with the rest, were too vague, too difficult, or for other reasons. Here are the clues that didn't make the cut:<br />
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» The S edge of the search zone is a school that has a native bird in their logo, and is always doing their best.</blockquote>
In this clue, I'm talking about <i style="background-color: #666666;">Hamilton West School</i>.<br />
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» Deposit and withdraw water-based transportation? I'm on the same street.</blockquote>
This clue refers to <span style="background-color: #666666;"><i>Ferrybank</i>. I tossed this clue out and replaced it with the emoji clue</span>.<br />
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<b>Upcoming Hunts</b><br />
This week's hunts are taking place in Auckland (Wednesday, that's tomorrow!) and Wellington (Saturday).<br />
As always, if you're following <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter you'll be among the first to know what I'm up to, and if a hunt is happening in your area!</div>
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<i>So long for now.</i><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #9 - Auckland</b></div>
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Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Auckland!<br />
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<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Aotea Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.</b></u><br />
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<a name='more'></a>It's a midweek hunt in Auckland! Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere in the city! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
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Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
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<b>How The Hunt works:</b><br />
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<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
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For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you want a taste of past hunts, check out some of the Hunt Debriefs <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Debrief" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-18445209800554225762015-07-08T15:00:00.000+12:002015-07-08T15:00:04.714+12:00Hunt #7 Debrief - Auckland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Midwinter Expedition</b></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #7 Debrief - Auckland</b></div>
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<b>Coin found? on 6 July 2015, at 11:25am by Tania, Sophie, Toby & Gus</b></div>
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This hunt put me as a huntmaster into an interesting predicament.<br />
Now, typically I'll put the coin somewhere where I won't expect it to be found unless you're actually looking for it. This turned out not to be the case as a family of four, out for the day to "air out the kids" stumbled across the coin, which, I would like to point out, was half hidden under a rock. I guess little ones really do love looking under everything.<br />
But, rules are rules, and as they were the first group to find the coin, they won it. But just to be fair, I hid a spare coin in the same location for anyone else looking. Again, this wasn't the case.<br />
Oh well, lesson learned.<br />
So here are the clues I sent out on Monday!<br />
-Huntmaster Orion<br />
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<b>The Clues - Solutions and Explanations</b><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntAKL?src=hash">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 1 » Recognise this logo? It's open every Sun morning, but today it's the E edge of the search zone. <a href="http://t.co/OyOVL0U45f">http://ow.ly/i/bEPo4</a></blockquote>
The logo is from the <i style="background-color: #666666;">Grey Lynn Farmers Market</i>.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntAKL?src=hash">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 2 » One of the worst islands to visit if you suffer from hay fever. Today it's the W edge of the search zone.</blockquote>
If you have hay fever, you certainly wouldn't want to visit <i style="background-color: #666666;">Pollen Island</i>.</div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntAKL?src=hash">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 3 » If you want a chance of seeing the coin, don't stay inland.</blockquote>
This was my way of saying that <span style="background-color: #666666;">the coin was hidden somewhere along the coastline</span>.</div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntAKL?src=hash">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 4 » What does Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig, and <a href="https://twitter.com/AklTransport">@AklTransport</a> all have in common?</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig are two actors that played the role of James Bond, or 007. The hiding place was at the end of the same bus route.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntAKL?src=hash">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 5 » Here's the coin, making a splash! Watch your step getting here. <a href="http://t.co/HU93eEpgUl">http://ow.ly/i/bETUr</a></blockquote>
This was not actually the original hiding place, which you can see <a href="http://ow.ly/i/bETJz" target="_blank">here</a>. After I took the second photo, I decided to find another rock and put it on top of the coin box, just in case.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntAKL?src=hash">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 6 » This next clue is written in emoji. </blockquote>
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<img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f51d.png" /><img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f449.png" /><img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f1e8.png" /><img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f332.png" /><img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f332.png" /><img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f332.png" /><img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/2198.png" /><img src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f4a7.png" /></blockquote>
This clue was fun to write, I'll have to think of more clues like this. My translation is: <span style="background-color: #666666;">"At the top of Point Chevalier, where there's lot's of pine trees, go down to the water."</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntAKL?src=hash">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 7 » They cheer on the pirates, every Saturday!</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">The Pirates are the name of <i>Point Chevalier</i>'s local Rugby team.</span></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntAKL?src=hash">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 8 » Picture clue! Say what you see. <a href="http://t.co/toC3r6EjYQ">http://ow.ly/i/bEVG7</a></blockquote>
This clue should be read as <span style="background-color: #666666;">KOI + L + PARK(ING) = <i>Coyle Park</i></span>.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntAKL?src=hash">#TheHuntAKL</a> Clue 9 » The next point West from Te Tokaroa Reef.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;"><i>Te Tokaroa Reef</i> is the alternate name of <i>Meola Reef</i>. The coin was hidden west of here, at the tip of <i>Point Chevalier</i>.</span></div>
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<b>Answer - The Coin's Location</b><br />
As always, the final clue will always tell you exactly where the coin is. For this hunt, the coin was hidden <span style="background-color: #666666;">down by the water at the Northern tip of <i>Coyle Park, Point Chevalier</i></span>.<br />
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» The S edge of the search zone is where @AliceTBM emerged last September.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">Alice is the name of the Tunnel Boring Machine that is currently digging the <i>Waterview Connection</i>.</span><br />
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<b>Upcoming Hunts</b><br />
Ok so that's one hunt down out of the six this month. Stick around for the next one happening in Hamilton this Saturday!<br />
As always, if you're following <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter you'll be among the first to know what I'm up to, and if a hunt is happening in your area!</div>
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<i>So long for now.</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-1534539972836498802015-07-07T09:40:00.000+12:002015-07-07T09:40:00.267+12:00Hunt #8 - Hamilton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Midwinter Expedition</b></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #8 - Hamilton</b></div>
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<b>Date: Saturday, 11 July 2015</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)</b></div>
<br />
Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Hamilton!<br />
<br />
<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Garden Place was chosen because I needed to supply an address.</b></u><br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>For the first time, The Hunt visits Hamilton for a treasure hunt! Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere in the city! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
<br />
Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
<br />
<b>How The Hunt works:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>There will be ten clues, posted to the Twitter feed at regular intervals from 10am. All the clues lead to a single location.</li>
<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
</ul>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">The Hunt Coin looks like this!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you want a taste of past hunts, check out some of the Hunt Debriefs <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Debrief" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />
<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-85541474852605394212015-06-30T09:40:00.000+12:002015-06-30T09:40:00.656+12:00Hunt #7 - Auckland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Midwinter Expedition</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #7 - Auckland</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Date: Monday, 6 July 2015</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)</b></div>
<br />
Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Auckland!<br />
<br />
<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Aotea Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.</b></u><br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>We're kicking off The Hunt's Midwinter Expedition in Auckland! Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere in the city's vast expanse! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
<br />
Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
<br />
<b>How The Hunt works:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>There will be ten clues, posted to the Twitter feed at regular intervals from 10am. All the clues lead to a single location.</li>
<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
</ul>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">The Hunt Coin looks like this!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you want a taste of past hunts, check out some of the Hunt Debriefs <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Debrief" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />
<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-63475418291793858582015-06-29T10:00:00.000+12:002015-07-27T14:04:57.532+12:00Event - Midwinter Expedition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">The Hunt's Midwinter Expedition</b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">6 hunts. 5 cities. 4 weeks. It's The Hunt's biggest event ever!</span></i></div>
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<b>Date: 6-28 June 2015</b></div>
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The hunt is on, and we're crossing the country during July, in our Midwinter Expedition! This is your first chance to find a coin in three never-before-visited cities, so make sure you let your friends know that The Hunt is coming to town!<br />
<br />
If you're a fan of puzzles, treasure hunts, or geocaching, grab some friends and family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
<br />
Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you <u>follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter</u> to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
<br />
Read on to find out where we're going, and when you can come and find us!<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<b>Expedition Schedule</b><br />
Here's where The Hunt is going this July!<br />
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<b>Hunt #7 - Auckland</b><br />
<b>Monday, 6 July 2015</b><br />
<b>10:00am-3:00pm</b><br />
<b><a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.com/2015/06/hunt-7-auckland.html" target="_blank">Event Page »</a></b><br />
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<b>Hunt #8 - Hamilton</b><br />
<b>Saturday, 11 July 2015</b><br />
<b>10:00am-3:00pm</b><br />
<b><a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.com/2015/07/hunt-8-hamilton.html" target="_blank">Event Page »</a></b><br />
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<b>Hunt #9 - Auckland</b><br />
<b>Wednesday, 15 July 2015</b><br />
<b>10:00am-3:00pm</b><br />
<b><a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/07/hunt-9-auckland.html" target="_blank">Event Page »</a></b><br />
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<b>Hunt #10 - Wellington</b><br />
<b>Saturday, 18 July 2015</b><br />
<b>10:00am-3:00pm</b><br />
<a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.com/2015/07/hunt-10-wellington.html" target="_blank"><b>Event Page </b><b>»</b></a><br />
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<b>Hunt #11 - Christchurch</b><br />
<b>Saturday, 25 July 2015</b><br />
<b>10:00am-3:00pm</b><br />
<a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.com/2015/07/hunt-11-christchurch.html" target="_blank"><b>Event Page </b><b>»</b></a><br />
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<b>Hunt #12 - Palmerston North</b><br />
<b>Tuesday, 28 July 2015</b><br />
<b>11:00am-3:00pm</b><br />
<a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/07/hunt-12-palmerston-north.html" target="_blank"><b>Event Page </b><b>»</b></a><br />
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(scheduled times and locations may be subject to change)<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>How The Hunt works:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>There will be ten clues, posted to the <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> Twitter feed at regular intervals. All the clues will lead to a single location.</li>
<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
</ul>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIS20r5tT-xjbTY7pW5lP7RhMcIl7yh1P4pOtl9xfuiKUV2gpsduwk2aVZhyphenhyphenrGFxY1YhiRPb6Ab8uDzc37wSZoD6NYfcedp1jSo5srYN_MNMqEMc-kVp0jYUDhrSyTqBku1Xj25n1zy0/s1600/huntCoin.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">The Hunt Coin looks like this!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you want a taste of past hunts, check out some of the Hunt Debriefs <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Debrief" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />
<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-87394718542078228512015-06-21T10:00:00.000+12:002015-06-21T10:00:04.449+12:00We're looking for volunteer Huntmasters!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Reckon you can help run a treasure hunt for a day? The Hunt is looking for some individuals/pairs to help organise hunts for this July in the following New Zealand cities:<br />
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<li>Palmerston North</li>
<li>Wellington</li>
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If you have a day to spare in July (usually a Saturday, 9:30am-3pm at the latest) and can help hide a Hunt Coin in one of these cities, we'd love to hear from you!</div>
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(Even if you're not in one of these cities, if you are still super keen to help run a hunt, please get in touch!)</div>
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Huntmaster duties include:</div>
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<li>Being on-location on a hunt day (note: you will not have to hang around the coin constantly)</li>
<li>Meeting with hunt winners and taking a few photos</li>
<li>Writing a post-hunt debrief</li>
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Other skills and requirements include:</div>
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<li>An interest in puzzle writing and/or treasure hunts</li>
<li>Great english writing ability</li>
<li>Decent understanding of Twitter, and technology in general</li>
<li>A smartphone or tablet with internet connectivity (3G is best, as not all areas have reliable Wi-Fi coverage)</li>
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Please don't think this is a serious job interview or anything, because it isn't. This is a fun way to get outside in your city, meet some like-minded puzzle fans, and perhaps get some recognition in the <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/06/the-hunt-was-mentioned-in-nz-herald.html" target="_blank">local paper</a>!</div>
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I'm looking for some people willing to donate a day every two months or so to help make this project even better, by taking it nationwide!</div>
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So, if you're interested...</div>
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There's a new "Contact Us" link near the top of the page. Get in touch with a message (nothing huge) that includes:<br />
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<li>Your home city</li>
<li>Any days that you are available to meet during July</li>
<li>One or two sentences about you and any other interests</li>
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I'll endeavour to reply as soon as I can... keep in mind that The Hunt is run during my free time so you may receive a reply late at night or at some other weird hour.</div>
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Please send your message of interest before 3pm on Sunday June 28, 2015.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-1717989436063455512015-06-20T10:00:00.000+12:002015-06-20T17:54:01.013+12:00The Hunt was mentioned in the NZ Herald!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Hunt got some media exposure last week when we were mentioned in the Weekend Herald, as part of a larger feature about treasure hunts. You'll notice a couple of pen marks on the scan from me trying to write a clue for Hunt #6.</div>
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It's great to see that word is slowly getting around about this project - after all, a treasure hunt isn't complete without people to look for the treasure!</div>
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So, as always, thanks for playing, and make sure to follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter for more updates!</div>
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<b>Coin found on 13 June 2015, at 11:41am by Aeron, Emme, Kat, Bjorn & Page</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Well. You can't say that I'm not impressed by how quickly this hunt finished. Since last Saturday's speedy find that seemed almost accidental, I've learnt a few things that I can hopefully bring to hunts in the future.<br />
Also, an additional welcome to those of you joining us after reading the New Zealand Herald article! This is the hunt debrief, a regular post-hunt feature where I go over the answers to all the scheduled clues, and reveal who found the coin, and where it was hiding! Enjoy.<br />
-Huntmaster Orion<br />
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Answers have been hidden inside a grey background. To read them, simply highlight the text with your cursor... <span style="background-color: #666666;">like that</span>.<br />
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<b>The Clues - Solutions and Explanations</b><br />
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#TheHuntAKL Clue 1 » The West edge of today's search zone inspired a rock song, which in turn inspired a TV series.</blockquote>
Here's a vague-ish one to get you started in the right place. The song and TV series I'm referring to is <i style="background-color: #666666;">One Tree Hill</i>.<br />
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#TheHuntAKL Clue 2 » Today's magic numbers are 1, 6, 10 and 438.</blockquote>
This might have been tricky to understand, but here's the explanation: <span style="background-color: #666666;">these numbers all refer to roads near my location. It is the intersection of Route 6 and Route 10, and is also near Exit 438 of State Highway 1. It's the <i>Mt Wellington Highway</i> exit.</span></div>
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#TheHuntAKL Clue 3 » We're in today's @nzherald! Find the article and take the 7th, 80th, 12th, 216th, 22nd, and 35th letters for your clue.</blockquote>
This was the "Shoutout to The Hunt being mentioned in the paper!" clue. <span style="background-color: #666666;">If you found the article (which we'll link to <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-hunt-was-mentioned-in-nz-herald.html" target="_blank">here</a>, later) and took the correct letters, they would spell out <i>S-Y-L-V-I-A</i>.</span><br />
Now, I knew there was going to be an article in Saturday's paper, but I didn't know what it was going to say. So this clue was only written about an hour prior (unlike most clues, which are written at least a couple of days in advance), as I needed to count the letters while on the train. Oh, and speaking of train...</div>
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#TheHuntAKL Clue 4 » I got here by train… anyone recognise the station? <a href="http://t.co/uCh8drbVAw">http://ow.ly/i/bhLDg</a></blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">This was simply a picture of <i>Sylvia Park Train Station</i> with its name photoshopped out.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666;">Now, I thought this would be a tricky clue to solve, but as one kind user on Twitter pointed out later, I had left GPS tagging enabled on my camera. So if you followed the link to the image, you may have noticed that it decided to show a Google Map of my location when I took the photo. Whoops.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666;">It turns out that it "may have reduced the difficulty somewhat".</span><br />
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<b>The Unpublished Clues</b><br />
Still stuck? Before you check the answer below, here are the clues I would have published if the coin hadn't been found.<br />
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#TheHuntAKL Clue 5 » Today's coffee break is brought to you by a Gourmet Beef Burger and a Lemon, Lime and Bitters.</blockquote>
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I had lunch all prepared at <i style="background-color: #666666;">The Coffee Club</i> just as the coin was being found, so you never got to see this photo. You may have noticed the Weekend Herald on the side of the table, there.<br />
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#TheHuntAKL Clue 6 » Time for a cheeky something?</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">The word "cheeky" refers to a somewhat popular phrase on the internet last week, a "cheeky Nando's". Who knows how that one started... but anyway, the coin was outside a <i>Nando's</i>.</span><br />
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#TheHuntAKL Clue 7 » Between two flower pots.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">They made the planters here look like flower pots. Nice touch.</span> I was actually planning to hide the coin box inside a flower pot, but there were a lot of used cigarettes in them. Ick.<br />
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#TheHuntAKL Clue 8 » 27.7000° N, 85.3333° E. I'm outside and downstairs from here.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">By, looking up the co-ordinates, you'll notice that they don't refer to anywhere in Auckland, or New Zealand for that matter. They are actually the co-ordinates to <i>Kathmandu</i> in Nepal. But of course, I was referring to the outdoor equipment store named after the city.</span><br />
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#TheHuntAKL Clue 9 » This is the place… grab a copy of the Centre Directory and head straight for square P13!<br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">"This is the place" was a tagline used for advertising <i>Sylvia Park Mall</i>. By this stage if you couldn't find the coin at the mall, you could use the Centre Directory to find me.</span></div>
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<b>Answer - The Coin's Location</b><br />
As always, the final clue will always tell you exactly where the coin is. For this hunt, the coin was hidden in the <i style="background-color: #666666;">Northern Precinct, Sylvia Park Mall</i>.<br />
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<b>Twitter Practice Clue</b><br />
I released a practice clue before the hunt. Here's the answer.<br />
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» Dale is about 5 meters long, and has 8 legs.</blockquote>
As @CurvaceousDee correctly pointed out first, <span style="background-color: #666666;">I am talking about the <i>Avondale Spider Sculpture</i>. I never realised that Avondale had a mascot!</span></div>
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<b>Unused Draft Clues</b><br />
In the hunt writing process, some clues get scrapped because they didn't fit in with the rest, were too vague, too difficult, or for other reasons. Here are the clues that didn't make the cut:<br />
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» It's New Zealand's largest… actually, not anymore.</blockquote>
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This clue got scrapped because... well, I wasn't too sure. There are reports that it was the largest mall, then it wasn't, then it was... that was too confusing to handle.<br />
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» Hunting for coins? Don’t call 7958427. Today only, 10am-3pm.</blockquote>
I was originally hoping to put this in a newspaper as a classified ad that you had to find. <span style="background-color: #666666;">Taking the letters spelled out from the fake telephone number, you get <i>S-Y-L-V-I-A-P</i>.</span> In the end this got replaced with the real Herald article clue.<br />
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» If you're still in the CBD, I suggest you board an Eastern Line train, quickly!</blockquote>
This was intended to be a follow-up clue to the "Do you know this station?" clue.<br />
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» If I could only use the letters in this place's name, the longest word I could make would be SPARKILY or AIRPLAYS.</blockquote>
You can probably tell that pre-hunt I was running out of ideas for clues. Those latter two clues got replaced by some slightly better ones on the day when I noticed my surroundings a bit better.<br />
Of course you still never got to seem them because the coin was found so quickly!<br />
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<b>Upcoming Hunts</b><br />
Thanks everyone for playing along! Make sure you stick around, because I'm already making plans for the upcoming school holidays, and the rest of July.<br />
In fact, it gonna be so big that... well... you'll have to wait and see, I think <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';">😉</span>.<br />
As always, if you're following <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter you'll be among the first to know what I'm up to, and if a hunt is happening in your area!</div>
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<i>So long for now.</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #6 - Auckland</b><br />
<b>Date: Saturday, 13 June 2015</b><br />
<b>Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)</b><br />
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Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Auckland!<br />
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<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Aotea Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.</b></u><br />
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<a name='more'></a>The Hunt is on, and we're back in Auckland! Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere in the city's vast expanse! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
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Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
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<b>How The Hunt works:</b><br />
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<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
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For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you want a taste of past hunts, check out some of the Hunt Debriefs <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Debrief" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-31230831978316476842015-04-30T16:00:00.000+12:002015-06-18T15:11:55.190+12:00Special Hunt #2 Debrief - Paraparaumu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Special Hunt #2 Debrief - Paraparaumu</b></span><br />
<b>Coin found on 25 April 2015, at 2:30PM by Kat, Falyn & Rachel</b><br />
<b><br /></b>After a winner-less month, finally, a happy ending!<br />
A question I get asked a lot is, "How many people are taking part in this?". Due to the fact you can view my Twitter account without needing to log in or follow, my answer is always "I don't know".<br />
But, if blog hits are anything to go by, we got <b>over triple</b> the amount of hits than any other hunt event! Sure it was still less than 200, but hey, recognition!<br />
I know there's at least a couple of players out there desperate to find out how close their guesses were, so let's get straight into the debrief!<br />
-Huntmaster Orion<br />
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<b>The Clues - Solutions and Explanations</b><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntPPU?src=hash">#TheHuntPPU</a> Clue 1 » Make tracks near the rails.</blockquote>
I typically start off with a vague clue like this one. Perhaps I might have confused a few players with multiple definitions of "tracks" or "rails"... <span style="background-color: #666666;">Ultimately, though, the coin was near the <i>Kapiti Miniature Railway</i>, not the Main Trunk Line, as some people may have guessed.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntPPU?src=hash">#TheHuntPPU</a> Clue 2 » I've got some intel coming in… but I can't make heads or tails of it. Can you? <a href="http://t.co/9nSgbURDcS">http://ow.ly/i/awoYZ</a></blockquote>
I intentionally made this clue a picture for two reasons.<br />
<span style="background-color: #666666;">First, the clue is written in another language, so if I had typed it out you could have just googled it. Secondly, I could turn it sideways!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666;">Turning the picture 90 degrees clockwise, the clue 川口 is Japanese for "river mouth".</span></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntPPU?src=hash">#TheHuntPPU</a> Clue 3 » West of the expressway.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">The <i>Kapiti Expressway</i> has been a political subject for years, if not decades. Due to the construction that finally started on the road, this clue was just me trying to make a topical reference.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntPPU?src=hash">#TheHuntPPU</a> Clue 4 » Along a road that changes its name four times.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">In the Paraparaumu township there is a continuous road that goes through five names: <i>Rosetta Road</i>, <i>Matatua Road</i>, <i>Wharemauku Road</i>, <i>Marine Parade</i>, and <i>Manly Street</i>. That's four name changes. The coin was along one of these roads, or rather, along this one road.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntPPU?src=hash">#TheHuntPPU</a> Clue 5 » It's hard to describe exactly where I am today, but the clues should lead you to the same area. <a href="http://t.co/zHBBH4T1ay">http://ow.ly/i/awpY8</a></blockquote>
It's the Clue 5 picture clue! This was the clue that led this hunt's winners right to the clue box, although they weren't the first group there - two families looked around, but just didn't look down... but maybe they were just there for the view. I did hear one of the kids saying they were looking for a "large metal thing", though...<br />
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<b>The Unpublished Clues</b><br />
Still stuck? Before you check the answer below, here are the clues I would have published if the coin hadn't been found.<br />
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#TheHuntPPU Clue 6 » A tunnel built in 2003.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/r5kpano5a8r9mvm/Hunt5_tunnel.jpg?dl=0" target="_blank">This tunnel</a> was brought to you by the <i>Kapiti Miniature Railway</i>.</span><br />
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#TheHuntPPU Clue 7 » 250 & 260.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">In the area are the termini of two local bus routes, the 250 and 260.</span><br />
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#TheHuntPPU Clue 8 » Up from the dell, across the road from a boundary.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">I was at the top of a hill above a place the Miniature Railway calls "The Dell". Across the street from the park is a restaurant called <i>Boundary</i>.</span></div>
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<b>Answer - The Coin's Location</b><br />
As always, the final clue will always tell you exactly where the coin is. This hunt, the coin was hidden at the <i style="background-color: #666666;">Marine Gardens lookout, Raumati Beach</i>.<br />
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Congratulations to Kat, Falyn & Rachel for winning this Special Hunt!<br />
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<b>Twitter Practice Clue</b><br />
I released a practice clue before the hunt. Here's the answer.<br />
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» 1, 2, 3, Ocean!</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">These are the names of four neighbouring streets in Paraparaumu, although the first three are actually translated from Maori: Tahi, Rua, Toru, and Ocean Roads are all along <i>Marine Parade</i>.</span></div>
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<b>Unused Draft Clues</b><br />
In the hunt writing process, some clues get scrapped because they didn't fit in with the rest, were too vague, too difficult, or for other reasons. Only one clue didn't make the cut:<br />
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This clue got scrapped because it doesn't exist anymore. The children's pool at <i>Marine Gardens</i> used to be in the shape of a duck, but it has now been replaced with a "splash area". As I was hiding the coin I had to write a new Clue 8 as a quick replacement, although it never got used anyway. I guess that's what you get when you use a years-old satellite image from Google Earth to do your planning...<br />
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<b>Upcoming Hunts</b><br />
And so ends my holiday in Wellington. It was nice; we must do this again sometime.<br />
I now find myself back in Auckland, and I definitely want to do the next hunt before the end of June. I've been told I have a habit of hiding the coin in parks and gardens so I'll need to think about it a little harder...<br />
As always, if you're following <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter you'll be among the first to know what I'm up to, and if a hunt is happening in your area!</div>
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<i>So long for now.</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hunt #5 Debrief - Wellington</b></span><br />
<b>Coin was not found</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Hmm... whether it was the rain or lack of recognition, for the first time in an outdoor hunt, the coin went unclaimed. But 3 out of 6 isn't too bad a record... luckily the following week I held an impromptu hunt in my hometown with the unclaimed coin, with much better results.<br />
-Huntmaster Orion<br />
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So, just for the consistency reasons, in this debrief you'll find out the answers to the clues I posted on Twitter, and the coin's location!<br />
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<b>The Clues - Solutions and Explanations</b><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntWLG?src=hash">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 1 » Where Harry gets his robes cleaned. Today it's the NE corner of the hunt zone.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">By "Harry", I meant "Harry Potter". Of course, he gets his robes cleaned at <i>Platform 9 3/4 Drycleaners at Wellington Railway Station</i>.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntWLG?src=hash">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 2 » The W edge of the search zone has been seeing stars since '41.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">This is the <i>Carter Observatory</i>. They opened in 1941.</span></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntWLG?src=hash">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 3 » New Zealand's tallest building in 1985 is the S edge of the hunt zone.</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">A bit of research was required for this one, but at the time the tallest building was the <i>State Insurance Building (formerly BNZ Centre)</i>. It was the tallest building in 1984, and retained this record until 1986.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntWLG?src=hash">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 4 » Introducing Tic-Fact-Toe... Featuring <a href="https://twitter.com/ricky_martin">@ricky_martin</a> in centre square! <a href="http://t.co/KhCWg2eVTq">http://ow.ly/i/apTdJ</a></blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">It's time for a puzzle! This time around, I gave nine statements, and you had to decide whether they were true or false. Once you found the only three-in-a-row, it would point to the suburb the coin was hidden in. The puzzle and its solution can be found <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/wyd0lwbsl7dtv0b/Hunt5_Clue4_Answer.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntWLG?src=hash">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 5 » <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSimpsons">@TheSimpsons</a> quote by <a href="https://twitter.com/AJemaineClement">@AJemaineClement</a>: I've seen more life in ______________________________! <a href="http://t.co/rZnwrrhDNF">http://ow.ly/i/apXj5</a></blockquote>
To be honest, I wanted to couple this picture clue with more shout-outs...<br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">Anyway, the quote in question comes from "The Simpsons" Season 22 Episode 01, "Elementary School Musical", where the Flight of the Conchords guest starred. The words that fit in the blank are <i>The Wellington Botanic Gardens</i>.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntWLG?src=hash">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 6 » I see a fragrant circle sectioned in four.</blockquote>
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<a href="http://t.co/2FmD7OD6k3">ow.ly/i/apYAY </a> « Clue 7 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntWLG?src=hash">#TheHuntWLG</a></blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">Another picture clue, but this time it's not quite... right. The tweet itself is written back-to-front, so if you mirrored the image, it reads as "L. NORWOOD". The circles behind it represented the shape of a fountain.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntWLG?src=hash">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 8 » A Kapiti Coast filmmaker recently won an award for their short film featuring a blind man. Where was it filmed?</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">The film is Linda Niccol's "The Handkerchief", which won an excellence award at the US Best Shorts competition earlier in the year. You can find out more about the film (and where in the gardens it was filmed) <a href="http://www.thehandkerchief.co.nz/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHuntWLG?src=hash">#TheHuntWLG</a> Clue 9 » The same hiding place, but zoomed out. <a href="http://t.co/mjSuBww7zt">http://ow.ly/i/apZZQ</a></blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">This was a view of the garden from higher up, showing the "fragrant circle" I talked about back in Clue 6.</span></div>
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<b>Answer - The Coin's Location</b><br />
As always in The Hunt, the final clue will always tell you exactly where the coin is. This time, the coin was hidden in the <i style="background-color: #666666;">Lady Norwood Rose Garden at the Wellington Botanic Gardens</i><span style="background-color: #666666;">.</span> Rather fittingly, for the fifth hunt, I hid the coin near one called "High Five".<br />
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Here is the answer to the practice clue released on Twitter before the hunt.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">The answer to this clue is the <i>Embassy Theatre.</i></span></div>
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So like the first Wellington hunt, the weather was a bit... iffy, so I used my "Plan B". Below are my "Plan A" clues. I'd like to point out that the first four clues would have been exactly the same, but clues 6-9 would lead you to a different location. So here they are:<br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">The postcode in question is <i>6012</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666;">Clue 7 for "Plan A" works just like before, only this time the background shape is an octagon (referencing the fountain from the above clue), and the words spell out "SALAMANCA", for <i>Salamanca Station</i>.</span><br />
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» There's only five stations, and I'm in view from one of them. Take your pick!</blockquote>
<span style="background-color: #666666;">The "five stations" are the stations accessed from the <i>Cable Car</i>. If you combined this with the picture clue above, you should be able to find the <i>Fountain at Kelburn Park</i>, which would have been my original hiding spot, had the weather been sunnier.</span><br />
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<b>Upcoming Hunts</b><br />
Well, after the result of this hunt I decided to hold another one in Paraparaumu (locally known as P'Ram) the following week. Although that's been and gone, I'm still in the middle of writing the debrief, and you'll be able to read it here soon.<br />
As always, though, keep following <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to stay current with what I'm up to next!</div>
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<i>So long for now.</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Special Hunt #2 - Paraparaumu</b><br />
<b>Date: Saturday, 25 April 2015</b><br />
<b>Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (at the latest)</b><br />
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Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
Come and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in P'ram, by solving clues given out on Twitter!<br />
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<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue.</b></u><br />
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<a name='more'></a>The Hunt is on! This Saturday afternoon, a coin box will be hidden somewhere in Paraparaumu! Can you find it? Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere between the coast and the ranges! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
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Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
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<b>How it works:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>There will be nine clues, posted to the Twitter feed at regular intervals from 1 PM. All the clues will lead you to the same location.</li>
<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
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For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-74572140696119419892015-04-10T10:00:00.000+12:002015-04-10T10:00:03.703+12:00Special Hunt #1 Debrief - The Egg Hunt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Special Hunt </b><b>#1</b><b> Debrief - The Egg Hunt</b></span><br />
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<b>Coin won by [???]</b><br />
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Hmm... I had a feeling that something like this would happen at some point. It turns out that this is one of those hunts I'll quietly let slip by unnoticed, and chalk it up as a learning experience. You'll see why in a moment.<br />
-Huntmaster Orion<br />
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In this hunt debrief, we'll (reluctantly) recap the weekend's clues to The Egg Hunt, the first attempt at branching out into other things online... it was always going to be an experiment.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><b>*Spoiler Alert*</b><br />
Answers have been hidden inside a grey background. To read them, simply highlight the text with your cursor... <span style="background-color: #666666;">like that</span>.<br />
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<b>Background</b><br />
So, I wanted to give people a chance to win themselves a Hunt Coin, in the off chance they had missed out one of the previous four events. Let's just say, that didn't happen.<br />
Ok, so there was zero response. There are a few reasons that could've happened: People were busy over Easter, lack of recognition, posting clues at the wrong times, confusing rules, clues were too hard... well, whatever the reason.<br />
After reviewing the damage of the two days and getting over it, I present the ten clues with explanations. I was planning to showcase the best photo responses sent in, but... well... you know...<br />
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<b>The Clues, Solutions and Explanations</b><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 1 » A pocillovist would be interested (3,3) | E** *** | CGGPU</blockquote>
You'll notice all the clues follow the pattern of <span style="background-color: #666666;">definition/letters in each word/answer/remaining letters</span>. The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">EGG CUP</span>.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 2 » Something for breakfast (8,8) | ***E***E **E*E**E | ADHLMMMOOTT</blockquote>
The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">HOMEMADE OMELETTE. I was hoping for some awesome cooking skills to be shown off for this one.</span><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 3 » Don't eat it in one go (3,6,4,4,4) | E** ****E* **** **** *E** | AABDGGGGHHINORRTUY</blockquote>
The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">EGG BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD</span>.<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 4 » More common closer to December (6) | E***** | GGGNO</blockquote>
The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">EGGNOG</span>.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 5 » It's actually a berry (8) | E******* | AGGLNPT</blockquote>
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The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">EGGPLANT</span>. I actually got a Twitter response for this one, but it was only someone saying "I know!". That was great and all, but the actual answer in a photo would have been great...</div>
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I shouldn't really heckle too much, it was really the only response I got during the whole 49 hours...</div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 6 » It's musical and has nothing to do with eggs, but it does have "egg" in its name (6,5) | *E***E ***** | AABGGLMRU</blockquote>
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The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">REGGAE ALBUM</span>.<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 7 » A helpful surprise if you're making mayonnaise (6,4) | *****E **** | BDKLLOOUY</blockquote>
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The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">DOUBLE YOLK</span>.</div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 8 » G. g. domesticus (4,3) | ***E *E* | HILNV</blockquote>
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The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">LIVE HEN. The clue refers to the scientific name for a chicken.</span></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 9 » Square root of a gross egg carton (3,5,4) | **E ***E* E*** | DGGNNOOSZ</blockquote>
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The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">ONE DOZEN EGGS. A "gross" is a dozen dozens, or 144. The square root of this is 12, or one dozen.</span></div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEggHunt?src=hash">#TheEggHunt</a> Clue 10 » First sold in Japan in 1996 (9) | ********* | AACGHIOMT</blockquote>
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The answer to this clue is <span style="background-color: #666666;">TAMAGOCHI. Does anyone still even have one?...</span></div>
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<b>Upcoming Hunts</b><div>
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So long story short, I'm sweeping this one under the rug.<br />
Let's focus instead on next Saturday, when I'm hosting a hunt in Wellington!<br />
The event page is already up, so check out the details <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/04/hunt-5-wellington.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
If you have any friends in Wellington, get them to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter for the latest announcements. Even if you're not there on the day, you're still welcome to follow along and help your friends!</div>
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<i>So long for now.</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Hunt #5 - Wellington</b><br />
<b>Date: Saturday, 18 April 2015</b><br />
<b>Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (at the latest)</b><br />
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Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's <b>free</b>?<br />
Come and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Wellington, with clues given out on Twitter!<br />
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<u><b>If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Civic Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.</b></u><br />
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<a name='more'></a>The Hunt is on, and we've returned to the capital! Grab some friends or family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin, hidden somewhere among Wellington's hills and harbour views! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!<br />
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Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.<br />
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<b>How The Hunt works:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>There will be ten clues, posted to the Twitter feed at regular intervals from 10 AM. All the clues lead to a single location.</li>
<li>The first person or group to find the coin, wins! (That's usually how treasure hunts work.)</li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hunt Coin looks like this!</td></tr>
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For answers to some FAQs, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/welcome-faqs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
For some rules and guidelines you should definitely read, click <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/a-handful-of-hints-for-happy-hunting.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below or a message on Twitter; I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>I hope to see you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-8517462414877824112015-03-31T10:00:00.000+13:002015-03-31T10:00:03.701+13:00The Hunt's Scoring System<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Hunt Scoring System</h2>
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Chances are I'll need some kind of a scoring system to keep track of multiple players over the course of a hunt. So in that scenario, here's a guide explaining my own personal points system.<br />
Please be warned. There is maths.<br />
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Getting Points</h3>
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Points are earned based on a reaction. That is, the quicker a correct response is given, the more points are earned.<br />
A further incentive is that correct submissions after first place will earn exponentially less, even if they were posted just afterwards. This hopes to avoid situations of players earning identical amounts of points by "copycatting" responses.<br />
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The Points Formula</h3>
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Here's how I do it in Excel (edited for clarity):</div>
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<i>P = ROUNDUP(MAX(100-d,0)/r,0)</i></div>
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d = Delay: Time between my original post and your correct reply, in minutes</div>
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r = Rank: 1 if your reply is the first correct one, 2 if it's second, etc.</div>
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The MAX function tosses out any negative numbers, i.e. if d is greater than 100 minutes.</div>
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And then the whole thing is rounded up to the nearest integer.</div>
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So, if you can understand that, you would realise that posting a reply after 100 minutes would result in 0 points. Obviously, quick posting is key.</div>
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Here are some quick examples for the above formula.<br />
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Post #1: Submitted 27 minutes after the original post, 1st place.<br />
P = ROUNDUP(MAX(100-27,0)/1,0)<br />
P = ROUNDUP(73/1,0)<br />
P = 73<br />
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Post #2: Submitted 39 minutes after the original post, but in 6th place.<br />
P = ROUNDUP(MAX(100-39,0)/6,0)<br />
P = ROUNDUP(61/6,0)<br />
P = 11<br />
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Post #3: Submitted 104 minutes after the original post, 27th place.<br />
P = ROUNDUP(MAX(100-104,0)/27,0)<br />
P = ROUNDUP(0/27,0)<br />
P = 0<br />
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<i>And with that, I've exceeded my daily quota for putting numbers in a blog post.</i><br />
<i>Leave any questions or comments below. </i><i>In the meantime, keep following the <a href="https://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">Twitter feed</a> for any upcoming announcements.</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>See you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Special Hunt #1 - The Egg Hunt</b><br />
<b>Date: Saturday/Sunday, 4-5 April 2015 (NZT)</b><br />
<b>Time: All Day (49 hours - because Daylight Saving, that's why)</b><br />
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Wanted to take part in a previous hunt, but haven't been in Auckland or Wellington at the right time? Listen up!<br />
Here's your chance to win your own Hunt Coin, while working off all that chocolate you'll be consuming. It doesn't even matter where you are in the country, or even in the world! Anyone with a Twitter account can enter!<br />
Get your cameras ready and follow us on Twitter over the weekend for our very first Hunt Special: An egg-cellent scavenger hunt!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>This weekend, I'm trying something different... it's our very first Hunt Special!<br />
For the first time in The Hunt's short history, anyone around the world (provided they have a valid postal address and Twitter account) can win themselves their own Hunt Coin!<br />
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Grab some friends or family to solve the ten clues throughout the weekend. The quicker you can solve them and post a photo reply, the more points you'll score. Be the user with the most points* to win! Best of all, playing along is free!<br />
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Make sure your Twitter account follows <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> on Twitter to receive clues during the weekend.<br />
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<b>How this hunt works:</b><br />
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<li>Ten clues will be posted to the <a href="http://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> Twitter feed at random times between 12:01am Saturday and 11:59pm Sunday (NZT). All the answers to the clues are real-life objects.</li>
<li>Once you solve the clue, take a picture of yourself with the actual object, and post that picture as a reply on Twitter. The quicker you do this, the more points* you'll score.</li>
<li>The photo must:</li>
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<li>Be an original photo</li>
<li>Include the required object</li>
<li>Include the person that owns the Twitter account</li>
<li>Be clear enough i.e. not too blurry</li>
<li>Comply with Twitter's <a href="https://twitter.com/tos" target="_blank">Terms of Service</a></li>
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<li>At the end of the weekend, the points* are tallied, and the user with the highest score wins! It is not necessary to reply to all ten clues to win.</li>
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*Interested in how the scoring system works? Check it out <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/03/the-hunts-scoring-system.html" target="_blank">here</a>. (Maths alert!)<br />
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<i>If you have any questions about this event, please leave a comment below. I will try to answer them as quickly as possible.</i><br />
<i>This is the first time I've hosted a competition online like this so we shall see how it goes.</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03524256190421429014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6426441660332243877.post-26902087691569926042015-03-23T10:00:00.000+13:002015-03-23T10:00:03.520+13:00Introducing - Hunt Specials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hunt Specials</h2>
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I'd like to take the time to explain an upcoming feature to The Hunt, and how it may (or may not) affect hunters following along. It's a new way of joining in on the action!<br />
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What are "Hunt Specials"?</h3>
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Hunt Specials are just like the treasure hunts I've organised previously. There's still a coin to find, and clues to lead you to the coin. But that's all I can guarantee. This means that there might be different amounts of clues, new ways of receiving clues, or different ways of solving them. The hunts could be planned well in advance, or even instantly announced just hours before! There might be one coin, or multiple coins! It's a way of allowing me to break the rules of organising "traditional" hunts, without actually breaking them!</div>
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(There's a lot of grey area around the specific details on each Hunt Special as each one will be unique; so for the rest of this article I will use the words <i>"could"</i>, <i>"may"</i>, <i>"might"</i> and <i>"probably"</i>.)<br />
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How can I find out about upcoming Hunt Specials?</h3>
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Just like before, hunts <i>might</i> be advertised on an event website such as <a href="http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/user/theHunt" target="_blank">Eventfinda</a>, or announced on <a href="http://t-hunt-blog.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">this blog</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. All you need is to check back to find out when the next one is on. If you have a Twitter account, following <a href="https://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">@hunt_clues</a> is the best way of getting the updates quickly!<br />
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Where will the Hunt Specials take place?</h3>
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Anywhere! It <i>could</i> be a town or city in New Zealand, it <i>may</i> even be overseas! All I can say for certain is that if I feel like doing a hunt somewhere, I'll do one.<br />
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Can I take part?</h3>
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Hunt Specials <i>may</i> be public or private. It depends if I'm organising the hunt for a private group event (coming soon).<br />
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This all seems really vague. Is there anything you can guarantee about Hunt Specials?</h3>
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Sorry, no. All I can say is that the debriefs will be posted on the blog regardless, so you can at least find out about The Hunt's latest clues and winners.</div>
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Again, Hunt Specials are hunts that don't really fit into the already established "tradition" of announcing a hunt in advance, posting 10 clues, and waiting for someone from the public following along to find the coin and become the winner. So if a hunt doesn't follow all that criteria it will <i>probably</i> be a Hunt Special.<br />
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<i>Are you still confused? Yeah, I might be too. If you have a question about Hunt Specials that I missed, leave a comment below and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. In the meantime, keep following the <a href="https://twitter.com/hunt_clues" target="_blank">Twitter feed</a> for any upcoming announcements.</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>See you out there!</i><br />
<i>-Huntmaster Orion</i></div>
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