UPDATES

June 14, 2016

Birthday Bash is Nearing..

It’s hard to believe, but we’re just over two weeks away from Munzee’s 5th Birthday Bash!

The team is finalizing details and getting ready to head up to Denver. With tons of events, badges, and Eventzee hunts, there won’t be a dull moment.

The only thing we need now is YOU! Check out our schedule of events, and come join us! If you are attending, make sure you add yourself to the Munzee Calendar so we can have an accurate count for everything.

We can’t wait to meet new friends and see old faces. We hope you’re ready for some fun!

Munzee on!

June 7, 2016

MHQ Lone Star Bash Update

Updated with more information in FAQ and some edited details. (7/15)


Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve had to alter the schedule for Lone Star Bash. Saturday morning and Sunday are unaffected. Friday night and Saturday night have been switched. 

If you have already purchased a package and need to have it altered, please email Matt at matt@munzee.com, and he will work with you to get your order sorted out.

Please see the updated schedule below.

Friday, October 7th

  • Registration (1-3 PM): Friday afternoon will start off with registration at MHQ. You can pick up your packages before the big events start. If you won’t be arriving until later in the day or weekend, we will have the remaining registration on Saturday morning.
  • Lone Star Bash Kickoff at the State Fair (5 PM): What better way to kick off a day of fun than to visit The State Fair of Texas! We’ll be riding the train down to the State Fair and spending the evening exploring what it has to offer. Join the State Fair themed Eventzee hunt to really get a taste of Texas!

Saturday, October 8th

  • Lone Star Bash Games (9 AM): The fun continues on Saturday morning at Gabe Nesbitt Park in McKinney, Texas. There will be plenty of room to cap and deploy while having fun and playing Texas-themed Eventzee games.
  • Lone Star Bash at TUPPs (6 PM): We’ll have a nice hang-out evening at TUPPs brewery once again with food catered by Green Pin Kitchen. This will work as a meet and greet with the MHQ staff (the entire global team will be here!) and other players from around the world.


Sunday, October 9th

  • Lone Star Dash (8 AM): With all of our talk about fitness, we’ve decided to integrate it into our event. We’ll be hosting a 3K Fun Run (complete with runner’s bibs and medals) to finish off the weekend! Dress in a TX themed costume for a chance to win a prize! After the 3K, we will have breakfast and a send off event for everyone.

A list of events with links to the Munzee Calendar can be found here.


As with previous MHQ Bash events, there are different packages available for purchase. These packages have been updated to reflect the changes in schedule.

The Big Tex Package ($100/$115)

The “Big Tex” package for Lone Star Bash includes all activities and merchandise, including:

  • Lanyard/Name Tag and Swag Bag ($10)
  • T-Shirt ($15)
  • Mug/Glass ($10)
  • 2 Beer Vouchers for Saturday Night Event at TUPPs Brewery ($10)
  • Dinner at TUPPs ($8)
  • Texas State Fair Ticket* ($15)
  • 5k Bib and Finisher Medal ($30)
  • Breakfast on Sunday ($5)
  • Special New Item ($15)
  • 10 Blast Caps ($50)

Pre-sale ends July 8th at 23:59 MHQ Time. Starting at 00:00 MHQ Time on July 9th, the price will raise to $115.

The Lone Star Package ($70/$75)

The “Lone Star” package for Lone Star Bash includes activities and merchandise for Friday and Saturday, including:

  • Lanyard/Name Tag and Swag Bag ($10)
  • T-Shirt ($15)
  • Mug/Glass ($10)
  • 2 Beer Vouchers for Saturday Night Event at TUPPs Brewery ($10)
  • Dinner at TUPPs ($8)
  • Texas State Fair Ticket* ($15)
  • Special New Item ($15)

Pre-sale ends July 8th at 23:59 MHQ Time. Starting at 00:00 MHQ Time on July 9th, the price will raise to $75.

The Armadillo Package ($45/$50)

The “Armadillo” package for Lone Star Bash includes activities and merchandise for Friday night only, including:

  • Lanyard/Name Tag and Swag Bag ($10)
  • T-Shirt ($15)
  • Texas State Fair Ticket* ($15)
  • Special New Item ($15)

Pre-sale ends July 8th at 23:59 MHQ Time. Starting at 00:00 MHQ Time on July 9th, the price will raise to $50.

The Highway Man Package ($50/$55)

The “Highway Man” package for Lone Star Bash includes activities and merchandise for Saturday night only, including:

  • Lanyard/Name Tag and Swag Bag ($10)
  • T-Shirt ($15)
  • Mug/Glass ($10)
  • 2 Beer Vouchers for Saturday Night Event at TUPPs Brewery ($10)
  • Dinner at TUPPs ($8)
  • Special New Item ($15)

Pre-sale ends July 8th at 23:59 MHQ Time. Starting at 00:00 MHQ Time on July 9th, the price will raise to $55.

The Tumbleweed Package (FREE)

The “Tumbleweed” package for Lone Star Bash is the free package that includes only a Lanyard and Nametag. All other events and merchandise must be purchased separately.

If you are planning to attend, you MUST register for at least the Tumbleweed Package so we can have an accurate head count.

Please DO NOT purchase more than one package per person. If you are purchasing anything above this, you DO NOT also need to purchase the Tumbleweed Package.

As stated above, pre-sale ends at July 8th at 23:59 MHQ time. Orders will not be taken online after September 1st at 23:59 MHQ time. After that time, you will only be able to register at the event, and you may not receive all of the contents of the packages.

You can also purchase individual events and merchandise. To see all of the packages, events, and merchandise, you can view the Lone Star Bash Collection on the Munzee Store.

We want to make this the best MHQ Bash yet, and we can’t wait to see everyone! Munzee on!


FAQ

Is there a lodging discount?
Yes! We’ve secured a guaranteed rate from the Holiday Inn & Suites of McKinney. You can follow this link or call (469) 952-2044 and mention “Munzee” to get the block of rooms we have set aside.

Are the events pet friendly?
Outside of TUPPs and at the parks, yes. Aside from that, no.

Will you ship my items to me?
No. We will NOT ship items. You must be present or give permission to someone to pick up your items.

Is TUPPs family-friendly?
Yes! Anyone is welcome at TUPPs. There will be water and soda available for those who don’t or are unable to drink alcohol. You MUST bring your ID is you have one.

If two (or more) people play on the same account, how do we sign up for multiple people?
When checking out, add the full name of the second, etc individual in the Notes section.

Events are subject to change.

*Transportation ticket to the State Fair is NOT included. While you are welcome to join us on the train, it is not required, and you are welcome to drive or carpool to and from Fair Park. If you would like to learn more about the public transportation, please visit http://www.dart.org/.

June 6, 2016

Birthday Parties Update

It’s hard to believe that it is already June! We’re gearing up for our Birthday Month, and Louise has been extremely busy working with event hosts. We’ve got 56 Birthday Parties planned worldwide during the month of July, so you have plenty to choose from if you want to attend one. You’ve still got time to get one on the calendar if you want to host your own, too. If you want more information, please email louise@munzee.com, and she can get you sorted out!

Trish has been working on some amazing artwork for individual events, and the Attendee and Host badges are looking great. Louise can’t wait to show them off to everyone. However, great artwork takes time. We will be implementing a cut-off date for custom artwork. All fully customized artwork requests must be submitted by this Friday, June 10th. After that, only generic badges will be offered. Don’t miss out!

Thank you everyone for your support and for growing the map! Munzee on!

June 2, 2016

Munzee App Updates for Android and iOS

Munzee app updates have been pushed to the Google Play Store and the App Store.

Munzee 3.1.4 for Android Changelog

  • Fixed app freezing from Map screen
  • Added the ability to force notifications to be sent to the current device (Tools Menu)
  • Fixed Clan details view to meet general look and feel
  • Updated translations
  • Updated scanner
  • Added the ability to copy test scan results to clipboard
  • Added the ability to copy text of individual Munzee messages to clipboard
  • General improvements and bug fixes

Munzee 3.1.3 for iOS Changelog

  • Improved map stability
  • Improved map performance by requesting map pins in a smaller zoom range
    • Increased zoom range is used when Advanced Filters (Only Nomads, Only Vacant Rooms, etc) are applied or when only one special munzee type is selected in filters
    • Experienced players can activate an overall increased zoom range in app settings
  • Improved friends list layout
  • Updated translations
  • General improvements and bug fixes

Munzee 3.1.4 for iOS is currently in review and will include the same features as 3.1.4 for Android.

These updates have been made live, but it may take time for them to reach your area, so please have patience.

Munzee on!

 

 

 

May 30, 2016

Rock.. Paper… Scissors… Go!

At the end of 2016, we asked for submissions for the “Make Us A Munzee” competition and then held a final round of voting to choose a winner. In the end, 2dld26 (Deidre Dunhom) came out on top with the Rock-Paper-Scissors Munzee! Since then, we’ve been working with her on everything from points and description, to design, and even to testing. Now, we’re ready to release the RPS Munzee to the public!

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Description

The RPS Munzee is a credit item for greenies. When it is captured, the player is given the choice between Rock, Paper, Scissors, or Random and plays against the computer. Capture points are determined by the outcome of the game.

As a refresher:

  • Rock beats Scissors
  • Scissors beats Paper
  • Paper beats Rock

The RPS is deployed in-app like other credit items. It has the same proximity rules as greenies.

Points

Deploy: 15

Capture/CapOn: Split of 30

  • Computer Wins: 10 points for Capper, 20 points for Deployer
  • Capper Wins: 20 points for Capper, 10 points for Deployer
  • Tie: 15 points for both Capper and Deployer

How do I get one?

The RPS Munzee will be a MunzPak exclusive for the month of June. Each subscriber will receive six (6) in the June MunzPak. Remember your MunzPak subscription renews monthly on your charging date until you cancel. If you would like to start on June 1st also keep in mind the system runs on Central Standard Time (MHQ). Starting July 1st, they will be available in the Munzee Store. More information on that, and a reminder, will come towards the end of June.

The app and website will be updated over the next days to reflect the introduction of the RPS Munzee.

Once again, thank you everyone who participated in the “Make Us a Munzee” competition, and congratulations to 2dld26 for being chosen as the winner! We hope everyone enjoys the RPS Munzee.

Ready to play? Rock… Paper… Scissors… GO! Munzee on!

May 26, 2016

Munzee Database Upgrade

We will be upgrading the Munzee database on Thursday, June 2nd at 10:00 MHQ time. This upgrade will affect all Munzee services including the Munzee game, WallaBee, Eventzee, Runzee, and Zee. While it should last less than an hour, we cannot guarantee a specific duration.

This upgrade is meant to improve Munzee service and further our commitment to you, the players. We will keep you updated on the progress during the upgrade. You will also be able to see the status of Munzee services at status.munzee.com.

Thank you for your understanding, and Munzee on!

May 16, 2016

A Slight Delay in the UK

After a scary visit to Old Trafford, Rob and Matt found themselves in a bit of a pickle. Instead of flying back today (Monday, May 16th) as planned, they will be returning to the US on Wednesday, May 18th. That means Flat Robs will remain on the map through 23:59 MHQ time on Wednesday.

Munzee on!

May 13, 2016

Birthday Events Information

We may be in the middle of the MunzFit events, but we are ready to tell you about our plans for player-hosted July events! We invite you to help us celebrate our 5th Birthday by hosting Munzee Birthday Parties all over the world. This year we will extend the celebrations through the entire month of July!

As with the Christmas and Easter events there are *various packages available, all will give different host badges. The packages are:

  • The Pool Party – Basic event with no proximity ($30)
  • The Dance Party – The Pool Party plus some temporary specials ($35 and up)
  • The Fancy Dress Party – The Dance Party plus Badge & Icon ($135 and up)
  • The Mad Munzee Tea Party – The Fancy Dress Party plus Eventzee ($185 and up)

There will also be an option to add a Birthday Present ($20) which gives a free virtual or credit item to every party attendee.

As always, there will be an Attendee badge and plenty of **surprises with all the details to come! We want these parties to be huge!

Please get your events on the calendar ASAP! We will need time to work on your artwork and other requests.

Let’s get ready to party, Munzee style!

*Specific event package questions will be answered after you begin the process. Step one is getting your event on the calendar!
**Members of Team Munzee look forward to attending as many events as we can. Get your events on the calendar ASAP and get those attendees clicking “I’m Going!” soon so we can plan our destinations.

May 10, 2016

Going Green In March Fundraiser: Skylar

As we’ve mentioned before, the proceeds from our March fundraising efforts are being distributed between three entities. Last Friday, we were able to present the first donation on behalf of Munzee players worldwide to Skylar Conover – Ms. Wheelchair USA 2015.

Rob Vardeman and Skylar Conover after the presentation of the donation.

A check for $5000 was presented to Skylar by Team Munzee for the continuation of her duties as Ms. Wheelchair USA and the education of communities to raise awareness and acceptance for individuals with visible and invisible disabilities. We’re very proud to support Skylar and her cause. If you want to know more about Skylar and the work she does, you can Like her on Facebook.

We are also very proud and thankful of our wonderful community that is so supportive of fundraisers and causes like this. Information regarding the other two donations will be coming shortly. Thank you again, and Munzee on!

May 9, 2016

Munzee Online Store Update

Hey everybody!

We’ve added some features to the Munzee Online Store that you need to be aware of.

  1. Username Validation – The username field has been moved to the product page and is now validated to make sure that you get your products right away. When you add a product to your cart, the store checks your entered username against the database to determine if it is valid. If it is, the product is added to your cart. If it is not, an error message pops up. Screen Shot 2016-05-09 at 10.35.18 AMScreen Shot 2016-05-09 at 10.35.49 AM
  2. Multiple Users Per Purchase – We also now support the ability to check out with items for multiple users in one purchase. After adding an item to your cart for one person, just change the username and the item to the cart again. On the cart and check out pages, you will see the items for both users separately.Screen Shot 2016-05-09 at 10.36.16 AM Screen Shot 2016-05-09 at 10.36.37 AM

There a few things to note:

  • If you are logged in, your username will be filled out automatically. (If it isn’t, log out and log back in.)
  • You cannot change the username after the item has been added to your cart.
  • This will also work for WallaBee items. Make sure you put in the appropriate username for each item.