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[rose]

There has been lots of discussion about the rules for this game.

Here is the direct link to the rules:

http://www.volvocars.us/terms_and_conditions-thehunt.htm


I don't see anything in the rules prohibiting sharing information or collaborating during the first part of the game. We are in the first part of the game, the part where "Potential Finalists" are determined, now.

The only restriction I see on collaboration deals with preventing the Finalist's Guest (each finalist can bring one guest at the expense, with certain limiations, of the sponsor) from assisting the Finalist during the Final Event.

If someone else see a rule prohibiting collaboration that I may have missed, please post the quote from the rules in this thread. The rules are long and I could have missed something. Otherwise, telling people not to post or share information because it violates the rules is inaccurate and misleading.
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As for the requirement of a valid treasure map, interestingly the rules require that the finalist have a valid map from a dealer - but it doesn't say it has to have "your secret code." Note: that if all the maps have the same secret code, which would actually make sense, then all you need is a valid map.

What happens if someone loses their map and gets another one with a different code? The requirement is that you have a valid map, one that you can only get from a Volvo dealer. I didn't see any specific rule stating that it had to be the same map and code that you entered the game with, just a rule that you present a valid map. But, I would hate to have to rely on this as a loophole. The best practice is to get the map and use the secret code on it and put it somewhere it won't be lost.

[DawgGirl]

[llandreth]

Rules

[ShiverMyTimbers]

[rose]

Thanks. So it seems that the best thing to do is get a map and use that code! As you can still write away for one to be mailed to you (you have until June 26th) then request one now.

As for:

[GuyV]

Anyone get the email yet?

[Gordy]

different computer

[Ursa]

Re: different computer

[Have Faith]

I don't know what you mean about threads. I just see one message after another. I don't know how to reply to a certain message or how to add emoticons, since I am new to this site. I read all of the messages and reply after I read the last one. Has anyone noticed that if you put the skull over the eye card, the eyes show through the skull card? It is very helpful to see the example puzzle in How to Hunt. It shows you how the compass works. Thanks again for everyone's help with the puzzles. It is like we are sitting around a table playing cards together. After all, most people will not win the car. They will only get to play the game for the fun of it, but having fun is good, too. It gives us something to talk about.

I got an email today from Volvo that may help you. By the way, I don't have a junk mail folder in Outlook Express. Maybe MSN blocked it:
From: Patterson, Steffanie
spatte28SPLATvolvocars.com
It might be that our email landed in your junk mail folder, so check that "mailbox" as well. Also, be sure to set your Spam folder settings to accept emails from VolvoSPLATadm02.com. All hints that are emailed to participants are also available within The Hunt. If a hint is available for a particular location, it can be viewed by clicking on "Hint" within that page's top navigation.
Best Regards

In answer to this email from me:
Subject: Re: Volvo Site Feedback: Other -- Dealer Location
Can you please explain to me why I got email #1 and then #3 & #4? Is it because I had to register a second time with the dealer code? My Outlook Express is set to notify me of receipt requests, but I haven't gotten any.

[nath202]

Prometheus

[rowan]

Hi, friendly moderator here.

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[newf]

Pirate Card & main Hunt Map

[Lupi]

Did anyone notice...

[newf]

I cheated and got the next set of co-ords from here. I did find all the same numbers and letters, but have NO idea how they were put together to get the right code!!

i dont like this game as much as the Da Vinic Eurostar one...I finished that on my own *smug*!

[jaxter342]

I am just wondering if everybody know that if you make it to the final hunt It will have a puzzles that are very similar to the ones on the game. So if you just skip threw it and don't figure out how to do the puzzle then when you get to the final game you won't be able to figure the game out.