New Hunter Orientation Presented by Your TH Committee.

New Hunter OrientationPresented by

Your TH Committee

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Agenda

• What is a Treasure Hunt?• What Will Happen During the Treasure Hunt?• How Do We Prepare for the Treasure Hunt?• What Might the Map and Sites Look Like?• More Stuff to Know• Questions

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What is a Treasure Hunt?

• The Treasure Hunt is a non-profit, annual social event.

• Basically, it is driving around town for 6 hours on a Saturday night finding clues and solving puzzles.

• Followed by a breakfast buffet/party and award ceremony

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What Happens During a Hunt?

• Teams meet in Deer Valley 19th Ave Northeast Parking lot.

• At 5:30 pm, all teams get their first clue.• Upon solving clue, they drive to the location on their

map corresponding to the clue. Team must get a receipt from the site to prove they were there.

• At the next location will be another clue to solve.• ~20 clues later (around 11:00 pm), team will reach

the site for the final party.• Best time wins … and plans next year’s Hunt.

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How Do I Prepare for a Hunt?

• Form a team of 4-6 people and register as soon as possible- Limited number of teams. First come, first served.

- Payment must accompany registration

• Study and Solve all Hints Wise or Otherwise- New hints published weekly

- Some hints will help you on the Hunt (Wise)

- Some hints will not (Otherwise).

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Sample HWOW (from 2003)

1 – Dr. Death and the Undertaker

2 – Meet The Tiger

3 – I thought all spies drank martinis

4 – The first, the original visual Jimmy

5 – Solve for X3

6 – Welcome to W.A.M.P.

7 – Don’t forget it, you’re going to need it

8 – Everything Or Nothing

9 – Some women collect shoes

10 – This Is Not America

Hints - Wise or Otherwise #1

Well I’m packing up my game and I’m a head out west

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Answers to HWOW (from 2003)

1 – Dr. Death and the Undertaker -- Robert Hanssen

2 – Meet The Tiger -- 1st Saint novel

3 – I thought all spies drank martinis -- quote from Spy Games 4 – The first, the original visual Jimmy -- Barry Nelson, 1st James Bond (American TV

Movie - Casino Royale - 1954)

5 – Solve for X3 -- XXX (the movie)

6 – Welcome to W.A.M.P. -- quote from Spies Like Us

7 – Don’t forget it, you’re going to need it -- remember to carry the required items

8 – Everything Or Nothing -- EON Prod. Ltd. (All official Bond movies)

9 – Some women collect shoes -- quote from Ballistic

10 – This Is Not America -- Lyrics from theme to The Falcon and the Snowman

Hints - Wise or Otherwise #1

Well I’m packing up my game and I’m a head out westKid Rock song Cowboy -- more lyrics “head to the hills, chill like Flint”

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Some 2003 Map Icons

BB DDCC

EE FF GG

HH II JJ

Not every icon or location marked on the map will be used

during the Hunt.

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Some Sites from 2003

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HUNT SITE #5 -- “Ballistic”

Procedure• THunters view origami mobile

mimicked from the movie Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

Hints• Some women collect shoes (HWOW #1)• “Spy” vs. “Spy” (HWOW #5)

Icon on map – Ecks vs. Sever

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Some Sites from 2003

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HUNT SITE #20 -- Good vs. Evil

Procedure• THunters matched Spy with their Arch-Enemy• When all wires are matched up correctly, a back-lit

box shows clue of Avengers.Hints• Sound bite “Let’s keep it friendly”

(HWOW #7)• Blackman not just Galore

(HWOW #6)• Good vs Evil (HWOW #9 plus general knowledge of

Spies and Enemies mentioned in other clues)

Icon on map – Avengers hat rack

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More Stuff to Know

(More detailed rules available on TH website.)

• The Stakes• The Bag• Items to Bring• Clues• Help!!!!• Safety

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The Stakes

All Sites are marked with Wooden Stakes

• TH- Has receipts with team and site numbers.

- Look for clue within 50’.

• X (not at every site)- Stop the car. Proceed on foot following the Arrows.

• Arrow (not at every site)- Follow the arrow(s) to the TH to find the clue.

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Your “Bag”

• Contains Start Clue & Other Things you may (or may not) need at any site.

• Contains Receipt Envelope, Use it.- Receipt envelope also has your site sequence; keep track of

your position in hunt.

• Always carry your “Bag”!

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Items To Bring

• Required and Optional lists will be given a few weeks before the Hunt.

• Examples from the past:- Flashlight

- Roll of quarters

- Non-claustrophobic team member

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Typical Clues

• Bag Sites -- Your clue is in an envelope inside a large garbage bag

• Word Puzzles -- ex: Crossword or Unscramble• Visual Type -- ex: Ballistic origami birds• Techie Type -- ex: Bounce lights with mirrors• Interactive Type -- ex: Obstacle Course• “T. Hunter” is sure-fire tipoff that you are on track!• If in doubt, review “Hints Wise and Otherwise”

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When Trying to Solve Clues . . .

• If in doubt, check your bag inventory!• Keep track of your time! It may be advantageous to

call & incur the penalty.• Team Solving, multiple copies, use them.• Don’t tip off other teams with the solution.• Survey the map in the beginning.

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HELP!!

• Each team will be given a primary & backup phone number plus a password in your starting bag.

• If you need help with finding or solving any clue, just call.- If the committee helps you find the clue, a 10 minute penalty

will be assessed,

- Solving the clue for you costs 20 minutes.

- So…help with find and solving together will cost 30 minutes.

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Remember…Safety

• Only ONE vehicle per team!• All team members MUST have a seat with an

operational seatbelt!• We will make an example of someone/team not

following the rules.• Please obey the traffic laws!• Drive Carefully but…..HAVE FUN!

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Any Questions?

Contact a committee member

See the Hunt Announcement or Website for committee member contact information.