Around the World in 8 Clues...R U Ready?

[EPC Guy]

Around the World in 8 Clues!

Welcome to “Around the World in 8 Clues” – a NEW and hopefully the most challenging virtual treasure hunt designed especially for the members of TQ!

About the Hunt

AW8 (to abbreviate the name of the hunt) will consist of 8 clues; the FIRST of which will identify the starting point for the hunt – followed by seven (7) additional clues which will take the hunters to geographical locations around the world in search of the identity of a SPECIFIC item, building, person, etc. of significance to the location. For example, if the clue were to lead you to Pamplona, Spain – the FINAL solution to the clue may be “The Running of the Bulls”.

In other words, there will be TWO responses required for the correct solution of each clue: the GEOGRAPHICAL location, AND a significant person, place or thing associated with that particular geographical location.

Each clue is designed to give you enough information to determine BOTH correct responses – HOWEVER – I’ve made every effort to make this hunt a TOUGH one!

Eligibility

AW8 is open to ALL regular members of TQ.

Prizes and Scoring

The contest WINNER will be determined by a random drawing from the names of the hunters who have correctly solved a clue (or clues) during the course of the hunt – so the more clues that an individual solves – the better overall odds of winning! The winner’s name will be drawn by a TQ member (who will be determined at the conclusion of the hunt) who is NOT one of the hunt finalists.

A SECOND PLACE prize will be awarded to the person who has correctly solved the MOST clues during the hunt. In the event that the contest WINNER has also solved the most clues, the prize will be awarded to the person with the next highest number of correct responses. In the event of a tie – a “sudden death” clue will be posted for the persons involved in the tie; with the prize being awarded to the first person who correctly solves the tie-breaking clue.

A CONSOLATION PRIZE will be awarded (all hunters are eligible) – to the hunter for which his or her TQ peers feel most deserving. A poll will be initiated at the conclusion of the hunt, and all TQ members may vote for the hunter of their choice. Naturally, the person with the highest number of votes will win the consolation prize.

As of today (2/16/08) I have NOT finalized all the arrangements for prizes – so I’ll update all of you again when it’s “set in stone” – but rest assured – they’ll be GOOD ones!

When Does This Thing Start?

Hopefully (if all goes to plan) we’ll kick-off AW8 on Monday, March 10th! I’ll keep everyone updated – and please feel free to PM me with any thoughts, opinions or advice…I think this will be a GREAT hunt – and hope y’all will too!

EPC Guy

[bdahunter]

Count Me IN!

BDA

[prizm-pal]

Epc you can count me it sounds like a great time for all .... thanks!

[rip]

Sound's like another fun adventure Shawn,cant wait ! Thanks !

[anne]

OHhh I got excited then I realised it was only the rules I gotta wait another 3 weeks.
March 10th here we come.

[EPC Guy]

Originally Posted by anne

OHhh I got excited then I realised it was only the rules I gotta wait another 3 weeks.
March 10th here we come.

Sorry, Anne - but this is a tough set of clues....AND I'm still working on making some deals for the prizes - so it has been taking more time than usual...

[Buster]

Count me and the weenie dogs and maybe some cats thrown in for good measure..I will need all the help I can get for this one.We will be ready for action.....Buster.....

[INDY]

I'll try to get in on this one too. Thanks for putting on such a cool contest.

[crbhood]

Should be FUN. Looking forward to the first clue

[ERnurse]

Sounds great. I'm ready.