Data Hacking

302 Part IV — Playtime
Go Fetch!
This game is similar in style to geocaching (see Chapter 11), but there are differences. The main
one is that geocaching is organized and the caches are permanent (or semi-permanent at least),
whereas the finds in a game of Go Fetch! are temporary.
The game is played as follows: One person goes out and places several finds. Each find consists
of a box containing a token (anything distinctive will do, use your imagination). These are hidden
about the place and waypoints are taken on the GPS. You then take the coordinates for
each find and write them on a piece of paper. The pieces of paper are put into a draw from
which the coordinates are pulled out and pinned to a board.
Now the coordinates are in a different order from the way in which the finds were placed,
which makes the game a little more complex, as each person has to choose the route between
each of the finds that he or she thinks is best (print out a map of the area for each contestant
but don’t mark the finds on it).
The winner is the first person across the finish line with a token from each of the containers.
This is useful for Easter egg hunts or party treasure hunts.
Summary
For more information on GPS games, visit www.gpsgames.org.
This chapter has been all about having some fun with your GPS, getting some fresh air, and
putting into good use a lot of the things that you have learned from the previous chapters.
There really is no better way to learn to use your GPS and get a grip on its advanced features
than to go out and participate in some light-hearted competitive sport with others. This way,
all the ins and outs you’ve learned will give you a competitive edge in winning whatever game
you are playing!