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The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Andreos1 - 01 Jun 2014
Apart from needing a snappier title (Davey Bowyer - any ideas?), I thought it worthwhile jotting down the rules and an explanation of what will hopefully form a summer of #NEBdaysout.
Saturday 7th June, saw the first ever The Great Bus Envelope Game.
Members of the NEB forum took part in a day, filled full of bus journeys, clues and adventures - all in the hope of finding an envelope, stuffed full of #NEBpoints.
The rules are simple:
* Members must register their interest by 10am on the morning of the event.
* Members must indicate if they are part of a team or acting alone.
* A series of clues, will be issued to the designated team captain and to those taking part as individuals via PM on this forum at regular intervals.
* The use of public transport is a must throughout the game. Failure to use public transport, will lead to the deduction of any #NEBpoints and public humiliation - especially if you win.
* I will endeavour to ensure the envelope full of #NEBpoints is kept safe and secure from third party interference or the weather. But cannot be blamed if the envelope goes missing.
* On finding the envelope which is stuffed full of #NEBpoints, it must be declared on the forum immediately, with a photo showing the envelope and your bus ticket/pass uploaded ASAP.
* Teams participating, must photo the envelope, bus tickets of each member AND a group photo of said team members (those who wish to remain anonymous as far as the forum goes must still be in the photo, but the identity can be protected by whatever means necessary).
* AndreosConstantopolus Games PLC do not take responsibility for members not having a valid ticket, getting lost, falling out with team members etc.
* #NEBpoints can be accumulated and combined with points gained in other events or activites organised on the forum, such as guess the bus, photos, guess the location etc.
Scores on the doors!
aureolin 20#NEBpoints
DanPick 5 #NEBpoints
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Adrian - 01 Jun 2014
Count me in. May be worth having a starting point and rendezvous point for later on though?
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - MurdnunoC - 01 Jun 2014
Would love to participate but, unfortunately, I have to work Saturdays. For that reason alone - I'm out on this particular occasion.
Sundays (and Mondays), however, are a different matter. If you can be bothered to do it on either of those days then count me in as a dead-cert!
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Michael - 01 Jun 2014
Ill not be doing it.
1 problem... what if some randomer picks up the envelope?
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - MurdnunoC - 01 Jun 2014
(01 Jun 2014, 9:51 pm)Michael Ill not be doing it.
1 problem... what if some randomer picks up the envelope?
* I will endeavour to ensure the envelope full of #NEBpoints is kept safe and secure from third party interference or the weather. But cannot be blamed if the envelope goes missing.
* AndreosConstantopolus Games PLC do not take responsibility for members not having a valid ticket, getting lost, falling out with team members etc.
As with any corporation or PLC, the person in charge is absolved from any blame
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Michael - 01 Jun 2014
(01 Jun 2014, 9:56 pm)AdamY As with any corporation or PLC, the person in charge is absolved from any blame
Haha, sorry i should of read it properly!
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - DanPicken - 02 Jun 2014
wont be able to its my little sisters birthday
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Dan - 02 Jun 2014
I should be able to make any of these games if they're held after Wednesday 18th June, but not until! Sorry!
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Andreos1 - 02 Jun 2014
Still plenty of time for people to get their names down. At the moment, it looks like aureolin will be doing it by himself!
Hopefully other participants will register their interest.
@Michael - as with many other faceless plc's, I don't take any responsibility for things going wrong and will issue a generic apology, should things go wrong.
However, I plan to stay in the vicinity of the envelope and keep an eye on events as they unfold.
@AdamY, if there is enough interest going forward, weekday events may be organised. Schools, College and University holidays may provide increased participation.
@the two Dans. Sorry to hear about that. Hopefully you can take part in events going forward, but understand why.
Re: RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Adrian - 02 Jun 2014
(02 Jun 2014, 9:35 am)Andreos Constantopolous Still plenty of time for people to get there names down. At the moment, it looks like aureolin will be doing it by himself!
At least I'll win
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - northern156 - 02 Jun 2014
I may be able to, seeing as it doesn't start until 1200 I can just use my Teen Card to be at Newcastle for 11:18 then go onwards from there.
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - DanPicken - 02 Jun 2014
(02 Jun 2014, 6:09 am)danpick wont be able to its my little sisters birthday
might actually be able to as the party for her not till about 4
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - DanPicken - 05 Jun 2014
shall be doing it as my parents evening went well
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Adam - 05 Jun 2014
Never knew about the existence of this until now haha.
I'd love to participate, but likewise with Dan, I've got important exams which I need to revise for. My last one's on June 19th, so after that date I should be able to participate.
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Andreos1 - 05 Jun 2014
The location has been identified and will be announced at approx 12pm on Saturday afternoon.
Two out of three major operators pass by the location and it is in Tyne & Wear.
Just need to confirm the clues now - which will be sent via PM, to those members who have confirmed they are taking part.
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Tom - 05 Jun 2014
(05 Jun 2014, 8:19 pm)Andreos Constantopolous The location has been identified and will be announced at approx 12pm on Saturday afternoon.
Two out of three major operators pass by the location and it is in Tyne & Wear.
Just need to confirm the clues now - which will be sent via PM, to those members who have confirmed they are taking part.
I MAY take part, but there are no guarantees
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Adrian - 05 Jun 2014
(05 Jun 2014, 8:19 pm)Andreos Constantopolous The location has been identified and will be announced at approx 12pm on Saturday afternoon.
Two out of three major operators pass by the location and it is in Tyne & Wear.
Just need to confirm the clues now - which will be sent via PM, to those members who have confirmed they are taking part.
Who's taking part? Am I allowed to use the car?
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - Andreos1 - 05 Jun 2014
(05 Jun 2014, 8:49 pm)aureolin Who's taking part? Am I allowed to use the car?
Only the 'envelope hiderer' can use a car.
You can't even cadge a lift or borrow Citaro5284's new car either.
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - citaro5284 - 06 Jun 2014
(05 Jun 2014, 9:26 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Only the 'envelope hiderer' can use a car.
You can't even cadge a lift or borrow Citaro5284's new car either.
Pleased about that...nee one is getting their hands on my car!
RE: The Great Bus Envelope Hunt Game - northern156 - 06 Jun 2014
Unfortunately I will not be able to take part this Saturday - you'll be lucky if I even wake up before midday the way things are looking!