Ten was the magic number of hunts I participated in for year 2009. And the journey continues ......
Kembara Asiarasa 2010
Date - 10th January 2010
Entry fee - RM70 per person
Team members - Aik, KC, Ming & Wern
This, was our first hunt in 2010, organised by Fun Hunt People.
To be honest, I don't remember much about this hunt, except for the fact that hunters were required to provide explanations on how the answers for the treasures were derived. The new format definitely raised concerns amongst the hunters, as the provision of marks were subjective and entirely based on the COC's personal requirements.
As not-so-pro-hunters, we obviously faced difficulties putting our thoughts into words. Worse was the fact that we couldn't tembak laaarrr!!! >.<
Jimat Hunt #001 - The Experiment
Date - 7th February 2010
Entry fee - RM150 per team
Team members - Michael, Aik, Ming & Wern
This was a new motor hunt concept introduced to encourage participation from novice hunters. How was that achievable? By restricting the collaboration of 4 grandmasters / masters / regulars to form a single team!
Teams were only to be made up of the following combinations:
1. 1 grandmaster + 1 regular + 2 - 3 novices;
This was a new motor hunt concept introduced to encourage participation from novice hunters. How was that achievable? By restricting the collaboration of 4 grandmasters / masters / regulars to form a single team!
Teams were only to be made up of the following combinations:
1. 1 grandmaster + 1 regular + 2 - 3 novices;
2. 1 or 2 masters + 2 - 3 novices;
3. 3 regulars + 1 novice; or
4. 3 - 4 novices + 1 regular (eligible for the best novice team prizes)
Definitions of the above were also provided to avoid any disputes:
1. Grandmaster : Top 3 (masters category) for Sun Hunt (any year)
2. Master : TOS Hall Of Fame Listing (other than above)
3. Regular : Top 15 positions Open Category Sun Hunt 2009
4. Novices : Other than the above
In addition, the COC also provided assistance to individual hunters who were unable to form teams of their own, by allowing individual registrations and subsequently combining teams for the said individuals. *thumbs up*
Seeing this as a great learning opportunity, I approached Michael and invited him to join our team, and I was pleasantly surprised to receive an instant "ok" from him! In addition, he went further as to encourage other novice hunters to approach other grandmasters / masters on this website.
So on the day of the hunt, we noticed several teams made up of categories 1 and 2. Excited we were, because for once, we were on an even playing field with the rest of the hunters.
However, we found this hunt to be extremely tough (the toughest hunt I've ever been to, albeit it being only my 12th hunt). As Michael described it .. "we almost pitam ...". At the end of the hunt, all I did was stone and tried to recover from my throbbing headache. My personal opinion, I'd have been scared away from the hunting scene if this was my first hunt.
3. 3 regulars + 1 novice; or
4. 3 - 4 novices + 1 regular (eligible for the best novice team prizes)
Definitions of the above were also provided to avoid any disputes:
1. Grandmaster : Top 3 (masters category) for Sun Hunt (any year)
2. Master : TOS Hall Of Fame Listing (other than above)
3. Regular : Top 15 positions Open Category Sun Hunt 2009
4. Novices : Other than the above
In addition, the COC also provided assistance to individual hunters who were unable to form teams of their own, by allowing individual registrations and subsequently combining teams for the said individuals. *thumbs up*
Seeing this as a great learning opportunity, I approached Michael and invited him to join our team, and I was pleasantly surprised to receive an instant "ok" from him! In addition, he went further as to encourage other novice hunters to approach other grandmasters / masters on this website.
So on the day of the hunt, we noticed several teams made up of categories 1 and 2. Excited we were, because for once, we were on an even playing field with the rest of the hunters.
However, we found this hunt to be extremely tough (the toughest hunt I've ever been to, albeit it being only my 12th hunt). As Michael described it .. "we almost pitam ...". At the end of the hunt, all I did was stone and tried to recover from my throbbing headache. My personal opinion, I'd have been scared away from the hunting scene if this was my first hunt.
Pokok Tujuh Jarum
The above picture, was one of the treasures we were supposed to obtain. And we ran around like madmen / madwoman, asking every shop if the leaf of the above plant was available. Aik finally found it, situated by the road side!! However, we realised at the end of the hunt, that the plant was actually available at the meeting point (the COC had placed the plant outside the shop), and that it had been clearly indicated in the very first line of the hunt clue ... "Found at the start, middle and at the end..." as we had started, made a pit stop, and ended at the same location. *kicks self*
Nonetheless, despite everything, we managed to obtain fourth position! WoOooo HoOOooO !! Haha... Ming and I kept mumbling "haihhh no more dee la" after the COC announced the 10th position... and only Aik remained optimistic till our team name was announced. :p
All in all, it was an interesting experience as we did learn a fair bit from Michael. The methods of deciphering, the approach to take when we were stuck etc.... and I must say that we did learn to apply those skills in our future hunts. =)
Amazing Kidneys Walk Hunt
Date - 14th March 2010
Entry fee - RM200 per team
Team members - KC, Ming, Wern & Shiou Wei
This hunt was held in One Utama, and we definitely felt that we had a possible advantage over other teams as it was "our territory". I mean .. c'mon .. I frequent this place at least once a week! To shop! *yes, and hence I'm always broke .... *
Ming and I came earlier to have our lunch, before meeting up with KC and Swei, only to find out that the hunt had been postponed by 1.5 hours. See la ... never check e-mail before coming is like that one lor! *in my defence, I had no internet access till the hunt day as I was in Singapore* :p
SoooOooOO Cuteeeee!!!
As this was Shiou Wei's third hunt (first time with us), we didn't have to provide her any guidance! And she was pro lorrrr !!! Also, as expected, being frequent patrons of One U, we definitely benefited by knowing the location of all the shops located in each floor (it saved us precious time!).
In addition, I very "semangatly" extracted the directory of all the shops in One U, and sorted them into different floors and precincts. Glad to say, it wasn't a waste as we managed to identify some of the answers before we even left the "meeting point".
End result? We ended up in 8th position, bringing back a hamper each. *happiness*
Deng happy lor with the content of the hampers ...
everything also we normally makan one....
Viva Le Sport @ Berjaya Times Square
Date - 28th March 2010
Entry fee - RM50 per team / RM50 receipt for purchase from BTS (selected stores) per team
Team members - Aik & KC (Team Meeples); Ming & Wern (Team Mini Meeples)
Gung-ho-ly, the four of us decided to participate in this hunt despite having a wedding to attend that evening. Perhaps ... because it was somewhat free and we are that cheapo. Haha ......
A week prior to the hunt, Ming and I booked a room at the Dorsett Regency Hotel to ensure that we had sufficient time to shower and change into our attires before heading off to Noble House (near our hotel). To add to the stress (ya larh... I know its "ji gei lo lei" one ...), Aik and I were the emcees for the night, whilst Ming was responsible for preparing the slideshows for the evening. So proo lehhh ...... LoL ... =p
The hunt was sports themed, and very well organized. However, sports themed as it was, also dun need to make us run liddat la right !! Not only was the time provided very tight, we were also required to perform 2 different sports activities during the course of the hunt:
Golf
Try to hit the golf ball into the hole lo ... duh ....
Throw n' catch
One person (blindfolded) will throw the ball from one end of the room to his/her partner standing on the other end of the room, who will catch it with a pail whilst standing in a hoola-hoop.
Apart from that, we were also required to identify the various sports brands sold in a few specific shops (of which, one was located on the 7th floor of the complex).
Based on the points provided for each "category", the sports activities definitely played a big role in the determination of the positions. Thankfully, both the Meeples teams ended up within the 5th - 10th position and brought back RM100 worth of vouchers (RM50 Nike + RM50 Adidas) each.
Joke of the day:
Organiser: Team Mini Meeples!!!
*Ming walks on stage to get prize*
Organiser: U're not THAT mini you know .... *s.w.e.a.t.*
*Thinks to self.. perhaps I should've been the one to go up ...*
Nesvita Omega Plus Nutrition Hunt
A week prior to the hunt, Ming and I booked a room at the Dorsett Regency Hotel to ensure that we had sufficient time to shower and change into our attires before heading off to Noble House (near our hotel). To add to the stress (ya larh... I know its "ji gei lo lei" one ...), Aik and I were the emcees for the night, whilst Ming was responsible for preparing the slideshows for the evening. So proo lehhh ...... LoL ... =p
The hunt was sports themed, and very well organized. However, sports themed as it was, also dun need to make us run liddat la right !! Not only was the time provided very tight, we were also required to perform 2 different sports activities during the course of the hunt:
Golf
Try to hit the golf ball into the hole lo ... duh ....
Throw n' catch
One person (blindfolded) will throw the ball from one end of the room to his/her partner standing on the other end of the room, who will catch it with a pail whilst standing in a hoola-hoop.
Apart from that, we were also required to identify the various sports brands sold in a few specific shops (of which, one was located on the 7th floor of the complex).
Based on the points provided for each "category", the sports activities definitely played a big role in the determination of the positions. Thankfully, both the Meeples teams ended up within the 5th - 10th position and brought back RM100 worth of vouchers (RM50 Nike + RM50 Adidas) each.
Joke of the day:
Organiser: Team Mini Meeples!!!
*Ming walks on stage to get prize*
Organiser: U're not THAT mini you know .... *s.w.e.a.t.*
*Thinks to self.. perhaps I should've been the one to go up ...*
Nesvita Omega Plus Nutrition Hunt
Date - 4th April 2010
Entry fee - FOC
Team members - Ming & Wern
Well, since this was a free hunt, why not go for it right?!?! Haha ... *cheapo alert*
So Ming and I woke up early in the morning and headed off to One Utama for a really enjoyable hunt. Apart from the normal cryptic hunt questions, we were also given "pictures" to look for around the many many Nestle booths set up for promotional purposes. Can behave like small kid lo... spotting pics. :p
Well, since this was a free hunt, why not go for it right?!?! Haha ... *cheapo alert*
So Ming and I woke up early in the morning and headed off to One Utama for a really enjoyable hunt. Apart from the normal cryptic hunt questions, we were also given "pictures" to look for around the many many Nestle booths set up for promotional purposes. Can behave like small kid lo... spotting pics. :p
Best part of the hunt? Anytime we walked past the Nestle booths ... someone would be offering us food! However, as we were so rushed for time (only one and a half hours provided to hunt), we had to keep rejecting them and say "later okay laterrrr... I will come back ... I PROMISE !! Busy now !!" So paiseh okay ... and can't believe I was rejecting FOOD lor! >.<
But of course, we really did return later larhhhh ... promised di ... brought Sean and Foo along too !! Extra patrons k !! :p
Winners on the stage .... see me?!?! *jumps n waves*
RM100 worth of vouchers for shoppinngggg ... WeeEeEeEE ~~
Kembara Taman Putrajaya Treasure Hunt
Date - 10th April 2010
Entry fee - RM150
Team members - Ming, Wern, Yi Ven & Shiou Wei
Kena conned.com gau gau lor !! This was a scavenger hunt. Not a cryptic hunt. *speechless*
More to come ...... stay tuned ... !!! (^_^)
Kena conned.com gau gau lor !! This was a scavenger hunt. Not a cryptic hunt. *speechless*
More to come ...... stay tuned ... !!! (^_^)
7 comments:
I don't think we won in the Kembara one. We may have gotten back our treasures...
Sports Hunt - Mini Meeples & Meeples in top 10! :P
Really ah ... I thought Sooks took back a hamper, which was for this hunt. Shieettzzz my memory is phailing mee ... =(
OH YAAA .. I forgot about the Mini Meeples and Meeples part ... edit post !! And we got Top 10 ke !?!? >.< I'm getting old .. =(
Ok post amended. Ming concurs with you.
Hahaha. Memory fail! But still considered good cause you remembered everything since last year's hunt! Lolz.
Research helps .. Hahaha ... !! :p
the shah alam one, we didnt win anything... they divided the treasures equally to the hunters who didnt win anything....
Amended! I have goldfish memory. =(
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