Archive for October, 2014

October 28, 2014

UPDATED: November Clan War Requirements

For the first time in clan war history, clan winners will be determined by reaching each level of the competition and then the overall number of points the clan has earned. For example: Clan MHQ may have 1 million points but they have only achieved level 1. They would be ranked behind all clans achieving levels 2-5 even if the clans had less overall points. Each level has a required number of captures, deploys, and minimum number of overall points in order to receive the reward.

Another new addition to this month’s clan war is a special webisode with each earned level to lead you through a month long Munzee mini-series. In order to help you understand more about this mini-series we’ve created this trailer. Enjoy!

Please see the updated FAQ at the bottom of this blog post!

Webisode 1: Earn by November 7th in order to be the first to receive the first webisode in the Tale of Trails mini-series. Special code will be emailed to those who achieve this level no sooner than November 7th. Ex: Code will not be emailed before Nov 7th. Requirements: Capture 10 greenies, Deploy 10 munzees of any type. All 10 clan members must have a minimum of 300 points Rewards: special code to capture, 1 virtual

Webisode 2: Earn by November 12th in order to be the first to receive the second webisode in the Tale of Trails mini-series. Special code will be emailed to those who achieve this level no sooner than November 12th. Requirements: Capture 20 greenies + 10 any type (total 30 for month), Deploy 20 munzees of any type (total for month). All 10 clan members must have a minimum of 750 points (total for month) — Rewards: special code to capture, 1 mace, 1 virtual

Webisode 3: Earn by November 17th in order to be the first to receive the third webisode in the Tale of Trails mini-series. Special code will be emailed to those who achieve this level no sooner than November 17th. Requirements: Capture 30 greenies + 45 any type (total 75 for month), Deploy 50 munzees of any type (total for month). All 10 clan members must have a minimum of 1250 points (total for month).— Rewards: special code to capture, 1 longsword, 1 mystery virtual, 1 diamond

Webisode 4: Earn by November 22nd in order to be the first to receive the fourth webisode in the Tale of Trails mini-series. Special code will be emailed to those who achieve this level no sooner than November 22nd. Requirements: Capture 50 greenies + 100 any type (150 total for month), Deploy 100 munzees of any type (total for month). All 10 clan members must have a minimum of 2000 points (total for month) — Rewards: special code to capture, 1 battle axe, 1 diamond, 1 ruby, 1 motel

Webisode 5: Earn by November 27th in order to be the first to receive the fifth webisode in the Tale of Trails mini-series. Special code will be emailed to those who achieve this level no sooner than November 27th. Requirements: Capture 100 greenies + 250 any type (350 total for month), Deploy 200 munzees of any type (total for month). All 10 clan members must have a minimum of 6000 points (total for month). — Rewards: special code to capture, 1 virtual, 1 mace, 1 longsword, 1 battle axe, 1 hotel, 1 mystery virtual

FAQ:

Does the entire clan have to earn the reward by the posted date to earn the rewards? No. The clan must earn by the date “in order to be first to receive the x webisode”. The rewards may be earned at any time throughout the month, in order.

Will rewards be given out per level before the 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, or 27th? No. These dates are the earliest each level will be rewarded though players can accumulate and surpass the requirements on Day one if able.

October 28, 2014

Podcast Episode 35: Spotlight on the Brits, Pellets about to dip and Dylan decides to ditch

This week on the Munzee Podcast Dylan rests his voice, Rob talks about a few of the specials happening next month and Matt looks back on the history of McKinney.

This week’s topics:

Munzee Munch leaves the map at the end of the month.
The city of Norwich, England hosts a month long Munzee event.
In celebration of Guy Fawkes Day special icons will hit the map on November 4th at 10 am (MHQ).
Clan Requirements (and a special tease of whats to come) go live later today (October 28).

October 23, 2014

Munzee Player of the Week: Kathy Wade (Way Too Far, Aufbau, Unicorn Hater, Former Munzee Queen of New Jersey)

Munzee supports family in every sense of the word. Whether you take your kids to Munzee with you, your partner begrudgingly goes along or you take your pets on a munzee walk, we love to see families come together. Every so often though that begrudging partner gets a spring in their step and takes over as the household munzer. This week’s Player of the Week is Kathy Wade and although she only started playing with her husband on a double point weekend, she has become hooked and is now a key player in our community. You may know her as Way Too Far on social media, so read on to learn more about Kathy!

Who are you?
OMG! It’s finally my turn!!!!!!! I am Kathy Wade, aka Way Too Far, aka Aufbau, designated unicorn hater and formerly Munzee Queen of NJ.

Where in the world do you live?
I live in a tiny town along the Delaware River – Beverly, NJ.

How long have you played Munzee?
As of today (10/15/14) my account is 1,095 days old. Missed the early bird badge by just a few days.

How did you find Munzee?
My husband (qwade) actually started playing first and I used to tease him for playing such a lame game. One weekend he mentioned that it was double points and decided to go scan a few. I was hooked and haven’t looked back since.

What do you enjoy most about Munzee?
I love the thrill of clan wars and love munzee road trips with Keebs and Bitwiz. My husband rarely munzees anymore, but girlfriend road trips are loads of fun. On our last road trip, I had to give up my Munzee Queen of NJ to Bitwiz. She passed me, and then some. I’ll get it back someday. I also like to encourage new players by doing special deploys for them and leaving responses when I capture one of theirs about finding Munzee Madness on fb.

What is on your wish list?
Number one on my wish list is to have more more more players in my area so that the specials don’t always land on mine! I also love the idea of an intercontinental blast – maybe one each year with the premium membership renewal.

Tell us about yourself!
As for me – I retired from teaching special education in 2014. During a 10 year hiatus from teaching I worked with the Division of Youth and Family services (or whatever it’s called now) and I ran a substance abuse program in a medium security prison. I returned to teaching when I just couldn’t stand not being at home with my kids in the summer. Retirement beats all of that! This is a closely held secret, which I will reveal for the first time right here. I am one of the silliest people I know and take very few things seriously! Ask me about the adventures of Embly Gernumbly, the Royal Purple Collar club, traveling the south with clown noses, snaking Jenn’s house, and on and on. None of this nonsense would be half as much fun without my partners in crime – the OWLs. I am also a friend of Bill’s and have been for 30 years.

Other hobbies include:
Other hobbies include reading, reading, reading, sudoku, meandering through the forest with my dogs every day, volunteering at the local shelter as a dog walker, greeting every dog I see, and being nonsensical. Did I mention that I like to read?

Favorite quote: “your opinion of me is none of my business” – Judy Ford
Favorite breed: rescued
Favorite dead animal: unicorn

Aufbau was kind enough to share her socials, so cap away!

If you know a player that should be nominated for Munzee Player of the Week, shoot us a message at iLoveYou@Munzee.com and let us know just why this person is outstanding in the global Munzee community!

-Please note, this is a super active campaign. We may not be able to get back to everyone, but you’re helping to grow the list of amazing people in the Munzee community!

October 22, 2014

UPDATE – Announcing MunzPak: A Monthly Subscription Service

Do you want your physical munzees delivered right to your door each month? Do you need the latest and greatest Munzee has to offer? Do exclusive offers and products make your heart start beating fast? If you answered yes to any of the above, we’ve got something for you! Munzee is proud to announce the MunzPak monthly subscription service. For just $15 USD a month you get approximately $25 USD worth of Munzee physical prod   ucts delivered straight to your door. This hassle-free subscription only needs to be filled out once and then each month you’ll get the latest and greatest munzees. Starting Monday November 3rd you can sign up and your first MunzPak will ship within 48 business hours.

See FAQ Update below:
It’s like Christmas morning every month! With the MunzPak monthly subscription you’ll receive physical game pieces shipped to you each month. Each MunzPak will include a variety of munzees from generics with unique skins to some new things you won’t be able to get anywhere else! Case in point, for the first MunzPak run we’re releasing physical versions of the Motel, Haunted Hotel, Diamond and Ruby. These physical stickers are already pre-coded as the respective munzee type so instead of converting physicals you just have to stick these and go. Each sticker is also generic in case you feel like being nice and sharing with a friend. You’ll also receive a coupon for 10% off an online store purchase. Don’t expect to get a breakdown each month before we release them though, because we want everyone to be surprised!

This subscription service will be the only way to get these unique munzees at this time. Just register once and then you’ll be charged monthly. You don’t have to do anything again. Each month, from the day you registered, we’ll send out your next MunzPak and it will be on your door as fast as the Munzee elves can get it there. Or at least as fast as standard mail ships.

MunzPak subscriptions will go on sale Monday November 3rd at 10 AM MHQ Time. There is no limit on these so no need to wait for opening hours to sign up. Once you visit the site you will hit the subscribe button and enroll your credit card information in our easy to use, secure, recurring payment system. Then just sit back, relax, and enjoy receiving your MunzPak each month. One month from your start date you’ll be charged for your second MunzPak, which will ship within 48 hours. Please keep in mind that standard shipping times will vary based upon where we’re sending it. Domestic orders should arrive within 3-5 days, while international orders will take 5+ days.

We appreciate your loyalty to Munzee and we promise to cram as much value into each Pak as possible. If you have any questions or problems with your subscription please email orders@munzee.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

FAQ: Will shipping be included in the $15 USD? Yes

Am I able to cancel at anytime? Yes. If you cancel before your renewal date, it will end before the next shipment is sent.

Am I able to receive multiple subscriptions? One per username.

Is this available to all players regardless of premium or non-premium? Yes

October 21, 2014

Podcast Episode 34: Take 18

This week on the Munzee podcast it took us a few takes to get it all down, but we made it! We discussed the progress of the Munzee Munch specials, announced the announcement of the MunzPak details and hint at a different take for the upcoming Clan War.

This week’s topics:

Munzee Munch Update: 11247 Power Pellets Captured, 17200 Ghostzees Captured
MunzPak announcement coming out tomorrow, 10/22/14
November Clan War is going to be epic. If you’ve never joined a clan THIS will be the month to play.
Videocast starts on November 4th
New Badges

October 21, 2014

Team Munzee Tuezday: Michael Angel

Alright, well since we missed out on a chance for Meet Munzee Munday, we decided to go ahead and run with a Team Munzee Tuezday. Because why not? Here at Munzee we’re constantly encouraging our players to meet and greet and build the personal relationships that make this game so great. We’re proud to announce a new member of Team Munzee this week, our new Android developer Michael Angel! He’s hit the ground running, but we managed to pry his eyes away from code long enough to answer these questions. So read on about Michael!

Name and Title: Michael Angel, Android Developer

Where are you from? Born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas. I’ve been in the DFW metroplex my whole life, but I have traveled to other parts of Texas – and once to Nashville, Tennessee.

Tell us about yourself: I’m a video game fanatic and life-long programmer/nerd who is in love with the Android operating system. I also like cooking, cycling, archery, complicated board games, and discovering new aspects of life.

How did you find Munzee? Munzee found me! I was about to start a new job, but Munzee reached out to me for my expertise in Android development, which after finding out more about the company I was quite excited to be a part of the team.

How long have you worked for Munzee? I just started but I am hoping to be a strong part of the team for a long time to come and see where the future takes us.

What do you enjoy most about Munzee? The sense of discovering something hidden, yet elegantly simple and near you is intriguing to me. The team of guys here are fantastic, and I see a great deal of potential with what Munzee can do for a real-life interactive game that can bring friends and strangers alike together.

Famous last words? “Never give up! Never surrender!”

October 17, 2014

Munzee Player of the Week: Wes Griffith (arts5)

As great as the Munzee game is, what makes us stand out are our players. Our players have formed a distinct community and built relationships through Munzee and we’re proud to bring the world together one cap at a time. This week’s Player of the Week first met fellow Munzee players in Franklin, TN where they’re known for their kindness (almost) as much as they are for their virtual gardens. Wes Griffith (arts5) may live in Ohio, but his interactions with Munzee players all over the world has made him an international hit! Read on to learn more about arts5.

Who are you?
I am arts5, real name Wes Griffith.

Where in the world do you live?
I live in Findlay, Ohio, USA.

How long have you played Munzee?
I have been a “playa” for a little over 2 years. Wished it was longer, because I want my early bird badge!

How did you find Munzee?
I was attending a special event at the Boonshoft Museum in Dayton, Ohio for the other game. After checking out all the GPS related coins, the maze, history of gps, etc inside, my wife and I went outside to cache. Someone asked me if I found the munzee and I said what the heck is a munzee!? They showed me the munzee inside the cache. I downloaded the app and captured my first munzee titled Boonshoft Munzee on August 25, 2012. I wasn’t too active until later when my brother got interested in the game. I’m a competitive person and had to crush him! LOL. But I don’t think I got totally addicted until Jason Brown (jarcc) and I drove down to Franklin, TN. We walked 30+ miles that whole weekend on about 5 hrs of sleep. I could barely walk anymore. We met Tammy Teel and Jay Piper. Talk about class! They were both very friendly and welcoming! I’ve been down there 2 more times since then. Last time we met Sheryl Crow at the little theater in downtown Franklin! I’ve been trying to convince my wife to move there ever since.

What do you enjoy most about Munzee?
I enjoy all the different things about the game. I like the badges. I like how competitive the clan wars are, whether you want to compete against other clans one-on-one for bragging rights or go for world domination that month for a bronze, silver, or gold medal.

I like how you can search for munzees in urban areas or take a nice peaceful stroll through the woods and cap too.

BUT the biggest thing about munzee is the people! Starting with Franklin, TN and beyond, I’ve met so many nice people. July 2014 when my clan The Plankers won gold, I had the pleasure of meeting Rod “Rodz” Howie from the UK. And at the MHQ Bash I met Griff (Georiffles) Halliwell and his wife Lesley, also from the Plankers and UK. Very very nice people!!! I wanted to take Lesley home with us, but Griff wouldn’t let me! LOL The last day of the MHQ Bash Douglas Lynch (5daughters) and his wife and daughters got me a birthday cake. Everyone sang happy birthday. It was a really, really nice day!!!

What is on your wish list?
I want badges for clan medals, since we don’t get medals anymore! A job at munzee would be cool. I seem to miss out on badges and specials that go on at events, so maybe something on the calendar to draw your attention to events that will have specials and badges. I would’ve gone to several of them if I had known.

Tell us about yourself!
I’m 41, married to a smokin-hot chick named Deanna, and we’ve got 2 cute girls. I like to joke around and have fun. I poke fun at myself and others all the time.

Other hobbies include:
I like to take the jeep out to hit the trails, we’ve been to several jeep jamborees with the Rubicon. I have the need for speed and love corvettes, so I like me some racing every now and then. I also love to express my 2nd amendment rights by target shooting. We like to go up in the mountains in our “top-secret bug out location” in TN and have fun and go boating on the lake. (I cannot tell you which lake! It’s a secret LOL). My wife and I are competitive into fitness. She runs marathons and I like to do competitive powerlifting. I’ve tore both of my shoulders doing that (rotator cuff and labrum), so I have been restricted from lifting for awhile, but those restrictions have been lifted recently! Woohoo!!! So I am very excited to start challenging myself again. Thank you to those for nominating me and thanks for the opportunity to play the game. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

arts5 was kind enough to share his social, so cap away!

October 15, 2014

Introducing the Haunted Hotel Munzee!

The road has been long and your game has taken you late into the night. Normally you would end your journey at a Motel, adjacent to a rest stop in the middle of nowhere, but on this dreary night the vacancies are nowhere to be found. You secretly don’t mind because you grew tired of the uncomfortable bed and small quarters long ago. You know it’s time for an upgrade. So you drive past, leaving the neon-lights in your rear view mirror, and look forward to a new place to call home for the night. You pull up to an old Victorian building that has obviously seen better days and head up the long stairway. This establishment may have been top notch back in the day, but time has not been kind and the wooden door creeks open as you enter. You step in as lightning ignites the skyline, unusual for a dry day in October. You shudder, but breathe in relief when you’re met with spacious open rooms. The charm is in it’s character and you’re happy to rest for the night. As you drift off you hear voices and can’t help but realize you’re not alone… This Hotel is filling in quickly.

Sure it may seem like something out of a horror movie, but we’re proud to announce the next progression in the weary traveler line: the Munzee Hotel! Last year we released the Munzee Motel and they have filled up quickly, so the next natural step is to release a Hotel, even if it seems a bit haunted. This new Munzee will be available starting 10 am MHQ time today, Wednesday October 15th, for $4, and as you can imagine it’s a bit of an upgrade from the Motels.

Much like Motels, Hotels are only for premium players to purchase. Premium accounts will be able to purchase 5 Hotels per month, for a cost of $4 each. The owner of the Hotel receives points based on the number of rooms “rented” in their hotel. Rooms are rented on a first come, first serve basis giving players extra motivation to be First to Capture. When the owner deploys a Munzee Hotel it is available with 10 rooms to be occupied by the first 10 players to capture. Each player who captures receives a room, which is actually deploying a Munzee inside the motel, though no additional action is needed by the player. The player will receive residual points based on those who capture the Hotel after them. The earlier you capture a Hotel the more points you receive through incoming residual points.

A Hotel is worth 60 points when full, 40 points cap on when full. The rest of the boring details are here.

Any regular Munzee with zero captures on it can be converted to a Hotel, but Hotels must be at least 2,500 ft away from other Hotels. Hotels can be normal proximity from other munzees, including Motels. In-app Hotel conversion will not be available until the next app update, so players will need to plan ahead or be quick to convert via the website after a deploy. Again, Hotels will go on sale in the Munzee Online Store Wednesday October 15th. Premium users will be credited one free Hotel Wednesday morning, but you have to be a Premium member by Wednesday to receive the credit to your account, so sign up HERE for all sorts of extras.

October 14, 2014

Podcast Episode 33: Video Killed the Podcast Star

This week on the Munzee Podcast we talk about the Munzee Munch pellets and ghostzees, discuss the future of videocasting the podcast and talk about Haunted Hotels arriving tomorrow morning.

This week’s topics:

The arrival of the Munzee Munch.
Looking back on the Videocast and what to expect next.
Haunted Hotels launch tomorrow (Oct 15 at 10am CST) — NOT a limited supply so there is NO NEED to set your alarms. Find all the information on the blog and in the help manual. https://munzee.zendesk.com/entries/57617900-Hotel-Munzee Details: $4 each, premium members only.

October 10, 2014

Munzee Videocast Details

Today we’re testing the first Munzee Videocast on Google Hangouts On Air and we want YOU to join us! Starting at 2 PM MHQ Time we’ll be answering your questions about Munzee. You don’t have to have a Google+ account to watch via the Youtube link, but if you want to interact and ask us questions you’ll have to sign up. Learn more about Google+ Hangouts HERE.

To simply watch the videocast go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjYYqAU4DEw.

To interact with Google+ follow this link: https://plus.google.com/events/c71rs2j26spuefgjfgu8qv05tq4