Welcome to the September 2020 Wanderlust Treasure Hunt...
In this month's treasure hunt we will take you exploring the Golden State of America - California! Explore the south of this fantastic region taking in all its famous landmarks and discovering some areas off the beaten track! Learn the stories and facts behind the attractions of this beautiful destination.
There are a total of 6 clues some will link to each other and others will have you jumping around the country.
The hunt can be attempted for enjoyment without being timed or competitively being timed on our leader board.
Suitability
- Persons with a decent understanding of English.
- 12+
- Computer literate and knowledge of Google Earth.
- Gameplay 30-150 minutes (varies a lot depending if you get stuck or not).
- Best done on 2 devices one for Google Earth and one for the questions (we recommend using Google Earth on a laptop if possible).
- You will need a pen and paper for working out.
Requirements
- Access to the internet (a good connection helps).
- Access to Google Earth. IMPORTANT NOTE - you must use Google Earth and not Google Maps, this can be downloaded as an app or launched from an internet browser.
- A knowledge of how Google Earth works is useful but not essential - instructions are given. If you are a novice we strongly recommended having a quick play around on it before starting. For maximum enjoyment you should understand:
- How street view works and using the arrows to move around inside it.
- How the photos work and the ability to look around the photo.
- If on PC how to use your scroll wheel to zoom in and out.
- How the compass relates to your view.
Instructions
- Enter into Google Earth.
- Complete each clue to get an answer.
- Click to the next clue.
- Enter the correct answer to gain access to the clue.
- Find the X hidden on the last page and click it.
- Use of the internet to help you is permitted.
- For maximum enjoyment we suggest using one device for Google Earth, another for the questions and have a pen and paper to help with workings out.
- Remember if you are stuck try re-reading the question carefully.
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SPEED UP GOOGLE EARTH READ BELOW.
Successfully finish the hunt in order to collect these souvenirs...
Good luck!
START
How to speed up Google Earth
If you are using a PC:
1. Click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top left of the screen.
2. Click on settings.
3. Scroll down to 'Memory cache size' and slide the slider all the way to the left.
4. Scroll to the bottom and 'Clear search history' click on 'Clear'
5. Click at the bottom 'Save'!
If you are using the app:
1. Click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top left of the screen.
2. Click on settings.
3. Scroll down and click on 'Clear search history' and then 'Clear data cache'.
4. Exit the settings by clicking on the arrow in the top left.
