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Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock Wherigo Cache

Hidden : 9/11/2012
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:



** cache is not located at the coordinates above **


presents
Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock



The posted coordinates are for the middle of Maplewood Lake in Jenison, MI

You do not need to go there to play this Wherigo. This is a "Play Anywhere" Wherigo.


To find the actual location of the container - you must play and complete the "Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock" Wherigo Cartridge.

Once you complete the cartridge you will be provided the necessary information to find the actual geocache container and to sign the logbook.
Thanks to Sheldon Cooper for the help with the construction of this geocache.


What is a Wherigo Geocache?
Wherigo is a new way of utilizing GPS technology to play games, take tours, and yes geocache. Visit Wherigo.com to learn more about this new software.

Do I need special equipment?
Yes! To find this cache the proper way and to truly experience the hunt the way it was meant to be experienced, you will need two things

1. The Wherigo Player on Wherigo compatible Hardware (Pocket PC, Android Smartphone, or iPhone).

2. The "
Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock" cartridge.


The Wherigo Player comes pre installed on the Garmin Colorado & Oregon series GPSr units.




A version of the player is available for download for use by GPS enabled Pocket PC devices or certain smart phones.
Click "Download Player" to get the PPC version.


For the Android Smartphone - visit the Market and search for "Where You Go"

For the iPhone - go to iTunes and search for the PiGO app (Groundspeak Wherigo App)

Once you have the Player ready to go, you will need to download the cartridge for this cache.
Click "Download Cartridge" to get it.






The Setting:


The posted coordinates are for Maplewood Lake in Jenison, MI. This cartridge is a "Play Anywhere" Wherigo. This means you can play it in the comfort of your own home, the driveway, the nearby park, or while out on the geocaching trail.

The Experience:

This Wherigo is based on the age old and time tested "Rock Paper Scissors" game. However, a new version of this game has come into being and this Wherigo has been adapted to that game.

Once you complete the cartridge, you will be given the coordinates to the final location of this geocache. Once successful finding the container, you will be able to log this Wherigo geocache.

Is logging my result any different for this cache?

Logging your results here on geocaching.com is no different than any other cache so no changes there. However, you get a new icon on your profile page.
Unlocking the cartridge on Wherigo.com is not required, but it would be greatly appreciated. After you've completed the cartridge you should see a "Rock_Paper_Scissors_Lizard_Spock.gws" file on your device. On your Garmin Colorado or Oregon  you will find it in the Wherigo/Saves directory.Upload that file to the Wherigo website. You may also review the cartridge by  choosing Write a Log.

Logging requirements:
Once you successfully complete the cartridge and find the geocache, write a log entailing your adventures by revisiting the cache page. 


Thanks for playing our 16th Wherigo cache.


Comments welcome of your experience.







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