Some Ideas For That Scavenger Hunt (LoreSmith Terribly Secret)

Moon?

Wonderplace Alpha Scavenger Hunt

Objective: Complete the following fantastical tasks to capture the essence of an event where reality bends to imagination.

Tasks:

  1. Mirror Library Books
    • Task: I’ve swapped all the books in the library with their mirror versions. Read backwards, shall we?
    • Action: Find any book in the library or at the event and take a photo of the book’s text backward, either by physically reversing the book or digitally flipping the photo.
  2. The Green Moon
    • Task: I’ve painted the moon green tonight, just to hear the poets’ confusion!
    • Action: Take a picture of the moon when it’s green. If you can’t find a green moon (since this is quite a magical request), you can draw a green moon or find an image of one to share.
  3. Cat Tail Parade
    • Task: I’ve tied all the cats’ tails together. The parade starts at midnight!
    • Action: Bring two pieces of cat art (paintings, sculptures, drawings, etc.) together in one photo or physically if they are movable art pieces. Emphasize that this is about art, not involving live animals.
  4. Reverse River Flow
    • Task: I’ve convinced the river to flow backward for an hour. Watch the fish swim upstream!
    • Action: Find a river or stream at the event, take a video or photo where it appears to flow backward (you might need to flip the video/image or use effects).
  5. Echoing Laughter
    • Task: I’ve captured all the laughter in bottles. Find one and let it free!
    • Action: Record or capture an image of someone laughing at the event, or find a piece of art that symbolizes laughter (like a painting or sculpture).
  6. Upside-Down Trees
    • Task: I’ve turned all the trees upside down for a bit of fun. Spot one!
    • Action: Find a tree and either take a photo or draw one where the tree appears upside down, either by physically hanging an image or using digital means.

Rules:

  • All photos or actions should be taken at the event or within the spirit of the event’s theme.
  • Creativity is key; if you can’t do something literally, interpret it creatively.
  • Respect for art, property, and attendees is paramount; no live animals are to be used in tasks.

End Goal: Share your findings or creations with other attendees or at a designated spot for a collective viewing or event wrap-up. This could involve a gallery of the scavenger hunt results, celebrating the unique, imaginative interpretations of each task.

Additionally:


Absolutely, let’s weave some more imaginative tasks into this whimsical scavenger hunt:

Wonderplace Alpha Scavenger Hunt – Part Two

  1. The Whispering Wind
    • Task: I’ve taught the wind to whisper secrets. Catch a whisper in your ear!
    • Action: Record a moment where the wind seems to be whispering, perhaps near a fan, open window, or outside. You can also write down a secret or a fun fact you learned at the event as your “caught whisper.”
  2. Invisible Ink Letters
    • Task: All the correspondence today is written in invisible ink. Decode one message!
    • Action: Find any piece of paper or message at the event and “decode” it by either writing over it with a contrasting color pen (to simulate revealing invisible ink) or by writing your own hidden message and revealing it.
  3. Color-Swapped Flowers
    • Task: I’ve made all the flowers change colors when no one is looking. Spot a color-swapped bloom!
    • Action: Take a picture of any flower and then edit the photo to change its color, or find an already colorful artificial flower and claim it as your “swapped” bloom.
  4. Gravitational Anomaly
    • Task: I’ve made a spot where gravity is just a suggestion. Find it and float for a moment!
    • Action: Find a place where you can mimic floating – this could be a trampoline, a bouncy castle, or even just jumping in a photo where you appear to defy gravity.
  5. Shadow Puppets of the Past
    • Task: I’ve brought back shadow puppets from ancient times. They perform at noon.
    • Action: Create or find a shadow puppet show, or simply make shadow puppets with your hands and take a photo or video of them “performing.”
  6. The Singing Stones
    • Task: I’ve taught the stones to sing when the sun hits them just right. Listen to their melody!
    • Action: Find a stone or rock at the event, and either record the natural sounds around it or play music next to it to simulate the singing stones.
  7. Reverse Daylight
    • Task: Today, the sun sets at dawn and rises at dusk. Capture this phenomenon!
    • Action: Take a photo or video of the sky at an unusual time, like sunrise at night or sunset in the morning, or edit an image to reflect this reverse lighting effect.

Rules:

  • Embrace creativity; these tasks are about bending reality with imagination.
  • Ensure all actions are safe, respectful, and considerate of the event’s environment and attendees.
  • Share your results in a fun, communal way, perhaps through a digital gallery or in-person sharing session.

End Goal: The culmination of these tasks could be a collective storytelling session where attendees share their interpretations of these magical events, creating an oral tapestry of the day’s adventures.

Some Notes From Puck

Puck!

Definitely Not An ARG.

No, really. This ought to be an ARG, but we haven’t built one yet.

I’m going to suggest to Jim that we could make this into a visual scavenger hunt and Jeremy and Jeremy that it could be…well, let me just bring this to them now.

  • In the moonlight, I’ve turned all the town’s shoes into fish! Let’s see them dance now!
  • I’ve swapped all the books in the library with their mirror versions. Read backwards, shall we?
  • I’ve painted the moon green tonight, just to hear the poets’ confusion!
  • I’ve tied all the cats’ tails together. The parade starts at midnight!
  • I’ve filled the mayor’s fountain with honey. Sweet dreams to all who drink from it!
  • I’ve changed every door knob in town to be invisible. Good luck getting home!
  • I’ve turned all the street signs upside down. Let’s see who can navigate this new world!
  • I’ve made it so every time someone sneezes, a flower blooms from their nose. Bless you, indeed!
  • I’ve enchanted the town clock to chime backwards. Time for a rewind, perhaps?
  • I’ve set the stars to twinkle in Morse code. Can you decipher my message?
  • I’ve made all the dogs speak in rhyme. Poetry in motion, indeed!
  • I’ve turned all the windows into portals to different worlds. Look, but don’t fall through!
  • I’ve winked at a cat. Now I’m turning into a cat…
  • I’ve turned every teacup into a tiny pond with swimming goldfish. Drink at your own risk!
  • I’ve hidden a rainbow in the town square that appears only when someone laughs genuinely.
  • All the leaves on the trees are now whispering secrets from last winter. Listen closely!
  • I’ve made the shadows dance to their own silent symphony tonight. Watch the show!
  • I’ve switched all the signs at the bakery so you’ll never know what you’re biting into.
  • I’ve enchanted the street lights to glow in colors that reflect your mood. Feeling blue?
  • I’ve turned the local pond into a mirror that reflects not your face, but your heart’s desire.
  • I’ve made it so every step you take tonight leaves behind a trail of glowing footprints.
  • All the birds are now singing lullabies in reverse. Sleep on if you dare!
  • I’ve hidden a door to the fairy realm in the most mundane place imaginable. Find it if you can!
  • I’ve made all the statues wink at passersby, sharing a secret only they know.
  • I’ve turned the wind into a messenger, whispering forgotten dreams into your ear.
  • I’ve painted the night sky with invisible ink; only those with a child’s wonder can see it.
  • I’ve made every handshake tonight seal a pact of friendship with a small, unseen spark.
  • I’ve turned the town’s clocks into hourglasses with sand that runs upward. Time to rethink time!

A Toast To All Adventures

A cocktail menu.

“I drink to the joy of our meeting, to our long friendship, and to all our adventures together.”:

Event Theme: “A Toast To All Adventures”

Time: Around 9 p.m., post-dinner

Venue Setup:

  • Ambiance: Dimmed, atmospheric lighting with candles in various colors, creating a mystical, multi-world feel. Use curtains or screens to divide the room into different “realms” – each with its unique, subtle theme (e.g., a dark forest for Fantasy, a neon-lit corner for Sci-Fi).
  • Music: A playlist that shifts from one genre to another, with ambient tracks that could be from an adventure game soundtrack, enhancing the feeling of exploration.

The Toast:


“To the stars we’ve yet to conquer, to the spells we’ve yet to cast, and to the foes we’ve yet to best! May our swords stay sharp, our minds stay quick, and our friendships grow stronger with each epic tale we share. Here’s to epic quests, magical nights, and the bonds that bind us through time and space. Cheers to the next adventure, and may our legends never fade!”

Cocktails:

The Tome of Tales (For a magical, literary feel)

  • Ingredients:
    • 1.5 oz Gin (for the crispness of a new chapter)
    • 1/2 oz St-Germain (elderflower liqueur, for the sweetness of adventure)
    • Top with tonic water (to symbolize the endless possibilities)
    • A sprig of rosemary or lavender for garnish (for that touch of enchantment)
  • Instructions:
    1. Fill a glass with ice.
    2. Pour in gin and St-Germain.
    3. Top with tonic water.
    4. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or lavender.

Genre-Specific Twists:

  • Fantasy: a dash of edible glitter for that magical effect.
  • Sci-Fi: a dehydrated lemon wheel, for a futuristic twist.
  • Horror: A dash of black food coloring at the bottom for a dark surprise when mixed.
  • Mystery: Serve in a smoky glass (dry ice or a smoking cocktail technique) to add an element of intrigue.

Closing:

  • We conclude with everyone holding their glasses up to a central light that captures the essence of all elements at once!

Puck’s Apology

Puck the cat.

If we shadows have offended,
Note my knee is yet unbended

Think you have but slumber’d here?
Let that illusion disappear
That’s some weak and idle theme,
Crushed by the force of unpent dream

Gentles, do not reprehend:
That’s breath you’d better elsewhere spend
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If you’re unscathed, know it was luck

Now to ‘scape the serpent’s tongue,
Behold! A Fairyland unsprung
Else the Puck a liar call:
Magic rise, and reason fall.

Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And let’s celebrate as Reality bends.