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Scavenger hunts help people get to know a city intimately, which may prove valuable when put in charge of hiding celebrity wax figures for the citywide celebrity-wax-figure hunt that takes place each Easter. Prepare for this venerable American tradition with today's Groupon: for $25, you get to participate in the Baltimore Challenge (a $70 value). The one-day urban scavenger race takes place on Saturday, July 3, and starts and ends at Luckie's Tavern on Market Place. Adults of every age, ability, and medieval guild are encouraged to participate. The race starts at 3 p.m., but you can show up as early as 1 p.m. to pick up your pre-race packet.
During the challenge, teams of two or more individuals will run helter-skelter around the city in a frantic race for cash prizes and personal pride, with a first-place award of $200. Not only will participants have to solve strands of interconnected clues that would test the deductive powers of even the most seasoned consulting detective, they'll need to plot spatiotemporal stratagems while exploring undiscovered corners of the city. Although being physically fit is a plus, quick wits and wise planning will ultimately determine the winners. Participation in the challenge gets contestants a clue packet, race-number bib, and T-shirt, and fees also help toward contributions to partner charities and the prize pool. The website offers a FAQ page with further details on the intricacies of the race, what to wear the day of, why it's not okay to bring a boa constrictor, and more.
After the race is through and winners determined, all participants are invited to partake in an afterparty and awards ceremony. Challenge participants can partake in food and drink specials while additional prizes, such as best costume, are announced. Proceeds from the race benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Baltimore, a nonprofit agency that serves troubled children caught up in the juvenile-court system. A challenge that's equal parts fun, charity, and adventure is hard for even the most spicily seasoned cynic to resist.
Groupon Says
Pack Your Pack
When going on a scavenger hunt, you'll want to pack light, but there are some handy supplies you'll definitely want to bring. Here's a guide to packing for your big hunt:
Compass
What It Does: Points toward the sun
Do You Need It?: NO. During the day, simply head toward the sun to go north. At night, head away from the moon at all costs.
Police Scanner
What It Does: Lets you hear what the police really think
Do You Need It?: YES. The real way to win a scavenger hunt is to keep your ear to the streets, which you'll best accomplish by shaking down street thugs and setting fire to important cemeteries. Use the police scanner to escape if police are alerted to your location.
Mayor's Daughter
What She Does: Provides leverage against the mayor and his thugs
Do You Need Her?: YES. Face it, locating the items on your list is not enough to win a scavenger hunt—you also need the audience vote. To that end, convince the mayor's daughter to join your team. The mayor's henchmen will then rig the voting in your favor.
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