{"id":136019,"date":"2024-05-31T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T16:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=136019"},"modified":"2024-05-31T08:49:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T15:49:07","slug":"cache-hiding-themes-may-sports-and-video-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/cache-hiding-themes-may-sports-and-video-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Cache Hiding Themes\u2014May: sports and video games"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready player one! This month\u2019s theme is all about sports and games, and we\u2019re feeling that team spirit!<\/p>\n

Geocaching may be an outdoor game, but we know geocachers have other games they enjoy, whether that be on the field or on screen. You showed up with a competitive edge to highlight your favorite game-themed caches. Here are just a few hides that stood out as this month\u2019s all-stars:<\/p>\n

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  1. GC74BT0<\/a>\u2014The Code
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    Image by rauhrig.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Image by Two2teps.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    This cache will bring about nostalgia for any geocacher who\u2019s tried their hand at gaming. In addition to the sentimental construction reminiscent of 80s-era game controllers<\/a>, The Code will have you reach back into your earliest gaming memories to unlock the cache\u2019s secrets!<\/li>\n

  2. GC79VAX<\/a>\u2014DONKEY KACHE<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\n
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    Image by illestkay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Image by BeardedBishta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    It\u2019s on like Donkey Kong! We couldn\u2019t resist highlighting this Geocache of the Week<\/a> feature again\u2014DONKEY KACHE brings the world of Mario to life as cachers must dodge debris in an effort to rescue \u201cPrincess Pauline.\u201d<\/li>\n

  3. GCAE84D<\/a>\u2014Elmer Fudd 2
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    Image by Dirtybuffalo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Image by oakwilt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Disc shooting (or, in this case, potato shooting) is popular in some areas of the United States! No actual shots need to be fired for this creative cache, but you will need to \u201cscope\u201d out the code to unlock the cache and reach the logbook!<\/li>\n

  4. GC552GR<\/a>\u2014Wein & Spiele I: Kapit\u00e4nsgru\u00df
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    Image by fogg.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Major throwback alert! This Pong-inspired gadget cache brings it back to one of the first-ever video games. Relive your favorite memories (and frustrations) by paddling your way to the logbook!<\/li>\n

  5. GCAM6FM<\/a>\u2014Swing away, Merrill
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    Image by Beafrog.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Swing, batter, batter, swing! Take a trip to the ballpark with this home run of a geocache! This creative cache will not only take you to the baseball diamond, but will have you swinging your own bat with a clever cache container.<\/li>\n

  6. GC7WWCY<\/a>\u2014Operation: Geocacher – Gadget Series<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\n
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    Image by angelina39.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Image by WatermanHQ.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Steady\u2026 steady\u2026 BZZZ<\/em>!<\/p>\n

    For this infamous board game-themed cache, you\u2019ll need a steady hand and your trusty tweezers. Carefully remove every piece (based on your favorite geocaching items!) to cure the patient and retrieve the logbook.<\/li>\n

  7. GCAR0G3<\/a>\u2014Playing Doctor<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\n
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    Images by tela42499.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Great minds think alike, especially when it comes to great geocaches! Although based on the same family-favorite board game, Playing Doctor has a red herring or two that will mislead you during your operation. Will you find the correct logbook, or will you get the buzzer?<\/li>\n

  8. GCAQCBB<\/a>\u2014NES TB HOTEL \/ \u30d5\u30a1\u30df\u30b3\u30f3\u30ad\u30e3\u30c3\u30b7\u30e5<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\n
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    Images by _nokos_.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    We can\u2019t get enough of the video game nostalgia! This NES-themed trackable hotel returns to Nintendo\u2019s roots in Japan, complete with an actual controller from the 1980\u2019s. Beat the game and level up your geocaching score by following the on-screen prompts!<\/p>\n

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  9. GCA4JD0<\/a>\u2014BEACHOPOLY \ud83d\udcb0\ud83c\udfb2\ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\n
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    Image by likestocanoe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Beachopoly has it all! Take a stroll along the avenues and check out the details of this meticulously crafted cache. Complete with everything you need for a spirited game of Monopoly\u2014including the sweet victory of passing GO and signing the logbook!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You really leveled up your game with this round of themed caches!<\/p>\n

    We think every cache should be featured in the Geocaching Hall of Fame, but these caches really stood out as some of the Most Valuable Players this month! We\u2019re cheering on all you cache owners who have contributed to your geocaching community with a hide. Thanks for bringing the team spirit!<\/p>\n

    Next month\u2019s theme is all about animals, and we want to hear you roar! Unleash the beast and submit your wildest cache by filling out this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Ready player one! This month\u2019s theme is all about sports and games, and we\u2019re feeling that team spirit! Geocaching may be an outdoor game, but we know geocachers have other games they enjoy, whether that be on the field or on screen. You showed up with a competitive edge to highlight your favorite game-themed caches….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":136033,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[134],"tags":[1777,666,1682,1679],"series":[],"class_list":["post-136019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-games","tag-hiding","tag-monthly","tag-theme"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cache-Hiding-Themes-2024-9.png","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/feed\/podcast\/inside-geocaching-hq-podcast","embedCode":"

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