New Hunter Orientation

1. New Hunter Orientation Presented by Your TH Committee

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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).

6. Sample HWOW (from 2003) Well I’m packing up my game and I’m a head out west Hints - Wise or Otherwise #1 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

7. Answers to HWOW (from 2003) Well I’m packing up my game and I’m a head out west Kid Rock song Cowboy -- more lyrics “head to the hills, chill like Flint” Hints - Wise or Otherwise #1 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

8. BB CC DD Not every icon or location marked on the map will be used during the Hunt. GG EE FF HH II JJ Some 2003 Map Icons

9. Some Sites from 2003

10. 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

11. Some Sites from 2003

12. 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

13. More Stuff to Know (More detailed rules available on TH website.) • The Stakes • The Bag • Items to Bring • Clues • Help!!!! • Safety

14. 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.

15. 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”!

16. 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

17. 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”

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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!

21. Any Questions? Contact a committee memberSee the Hunt Announcement or Website for committee member contact information.