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July 1, 2014

Podcast Episode 19: RMH Spokane Re-Cap, Traveling with Team Munzee, and some Birthday Fun!

We won’t drop the mic on ya, but we might drop your smartphone!

This episode of the Munzee Podcast, we talk about about traveling to Spokane for the RMH event, Munzee’s 3rd birthday plans and announce the total caps of the RMH virtuals!

This week’s topics:

1. RMH Spokane event. Getting there was half the adventure (and Dderryberry60 got his first taste of Munzee Events with CoachV)!

2. Pmvogt would like everyone to know: “Go USA!!!!!”

3. Happy Birthday Munzee! We’re turning 3 years old!

4. We “speculate” on several slightly “unexpected” things going down for the month of July. Rover Challenges, Shiny new things in the store, badges, and special icons!

5. The “RMH -Guess the total caps” contest is over! Congrats, Targeteer2k! We’ll contact you via email regarding your awesome prize.

Remember to send all suggestions/feedback for the podcast to: Podcast@Munzee.com

June 30, 2014

Happy Birthday Munzee!

Get ready to blow out the candles because it is officially Munzee’s 3rd birthday celebration, or #FiestaThree as we’ve come to call it around the office. As we celebrate our three years of outstanding achievements, we want to give back to the players that continue to give it their all year after year! This July we have a long list of events and announcements planned throughout the month, so be sure to stay tuned as we reveal more in the coming weeks. Remember, “three is a magic number”, so you may want to keep an eye out every three days this month!

We’ll have sales on special items throughout the month, so to start off we’d like to announce sales on the following items for beginning July 1 at 9 AM (MHQT, GMT-5) for 24 hours.

$3 Virtuals
$3 Socials
$3 Rovers

Take advantage of those discounted Rovers and get them out of their kennels. You’re going to need them if you want to get your hands on the exclusive Birthday Barker badge this July. You can get the badge in one of three ways:

If you interact with 3 rovers that you do not own
or If a rover you own interacts with 3 unique players
or If a rover you own reaches 33 miles of combined distance throughout the month

What’s a birthday without presents? We’ll have prize days throughout the month featuring physical, virtual and totally random prizes. Our first prize day is Thursday July 3rd (mid morning MHQ time) where players have a chance to get Blast Caps, Mystery Virtuals and… a SPECIAL NEW MUNZEE type to celebrate our July Birthday. Those who saw the July Clan Requirements may have heard a bit about this new sparkle in coachv’s eye, but check in Thursday morning to learn exactly what the new munzee is.

Of course we’ll have many, many more announcements throughout the month as well. It helps to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and the blog. Stay tuned to hear about a new special following the end of the Copa Do Munzo challenge, triple point days and an all-out worldwide birthday party.

Big stuff is happening, so happy hunting and happy birthday to Munzee!

June 29, 2014

July Clan War

July is the birthday month for Munzee. We are very excited to extend our 3rd birthday into the clan wars this year. There will only be 3 levels. Baby Chuck, The Chuck, and #SuperChuck. This month is a gift to you!

In order to earn Baby Chuck, all 10 members of your clan must reach 333 points. All 10 clan members must each have at least 3 deploys of any munzee type and 33 captures of any munzee type. Baby Chuck Reward: 3 virtual munzees.

In order to earn The Chuck, all 10 members of your clan must reach 3333 points. All 10 clan members must each have at least 33 deploys of any munzee type and 333 captures of any munzee type. The Chuck Reward: 3 mystery virtual munzees, 3 diamonds, 3 maces.

In order to earn #SuperChuck, all 10 members of your clan must reach 3333×3 (9999) points. All 10 clan members must each have at least 33×3 (99) deploys of any munzee type and 333×3 (999) captures of any munzee type. #SuperChuck Reward: 3 mystery virtual munzees, 3 diamonds, 3 longswords, 3 motels, 3 of a brand new special munzee being released in July.

Don’t expect future months to be so nice, Rob is in a giving mood due to the birthday month 😉

May 28, 2014

June Clan Wars

May has been a fierce battle with a lot of action to this point in the month with 4 days remaining in the month. Three clans have already earned the #SuperChuck level which has remained a secret, only revealed when your clan earned Level 4. And now, let’s move forward to June! In June Munzee clan wars are getting lean, mean, and green! What does this mean? In mathematics the term mean refers to the average. The mean is the sum of all numbers divided by the amount of numbers. Clan scores and ranking will be based on the Clan average. Each players score will be added to give a total clan score, then divided by 10. Levels will be reached based on the mean score of your clan and other achievements.

Group Stage: Your clan mean score must reach 500. All 10 clan members must have a 2 day capture streak during the clan battle. No special requirements for number of captures. Reward: Munzee code via email for capture.

Round of 16: Your clan mean score must reach 1500. All 10 clan members must have a 5 day capture streak during the clan battle. All 10 clan members must have at least 25 captures (any type of Munzee). Reward: 1 mace, 1 longsword, 1 diamond, 2 RMH Virtual.

Quarter Finals: Your clan mean score must reach 5000. All 10 clan members must have a 10 day capture streak during the clan battle. All 10 clan members must have at least 100 captures (any type of Munzee). Reward: 1 mace, 1 longsword, 2 mystery virtual, 2 RMH Virtual.

Semi Finals: Your clan mean score must reach 10000. All 10 clan members must have a 21 day capture streak during the clan battle. All 10 clan members must have at least 300 captures (any type of Munzee). Reward: 3 mystery virtual, 3 virtual, 5 virtual colors, 2 diamonds.

Championship: Your clan mean score must reach a very high number. All 10 clan members must have a 25 day capture streak during the clan battle. All 10 clan members must have a high number of captures (any type of Munzee). The secret level of points and captures will only be revealed after reaching the Semi Finals. This will be a difficult task with rewards worthy of your effort. It is recommended that everyone in your clan play all the way until the whistle to try and make the Championship!

May 8, 2014

Munzee Player of the Week: Reimar Kuepper (ReMiKu)

Quiet, persistent, and amazing… Words to describe the world’s “#2” Munzee player, and the second player to ever hit 1 million points! Top spot on the leader boards isn’t anything to shake a stick at, and neither is this week’s POTW! We’re happy to honor one of the biggest international players, Reimar Kuepper, as Player of the Week! As we wish ReMiKu a Happy-Happy Birthday this week, let’s all get to know this unstoppable Munzee hunter through the interview below!

Who are you?

My Name is Reimar Kuepper but most people know my by my nickname ReMiKu.

Where in the world do you live?

In Cologne, North-Rhine-Westafalia, Germany. I’m proud that I can say in one the the Munzee capitals in this world 😉 Have a short look here:

How long have you played Munzee?

Today, as I write this, for 947 Days. It was the 4th of October in 2011. Feels like a few weeks ago.

How did you find Munzee?

I found an article in an online mag about app. Too sad that I don’t remember which one it was, I would love to have a copy of that article. I used to be interested in other scavenger hunts where you get dirty and stuff (somehow I don’t remember the name of that game anymore), so this article was pretty interesting. After downloading the app I saw that there were a few Munzees in my area. I kept it in mind and a few days later I did my first capture. Tough times back in the beginning when I drove miles for a single Greenie. As you can see in the Munzee Map of my Hometown that I don’t have to go very far now (but I still do) 😉

What do you enjoy most about Munzee?

Hmmmh…the first thing that comes into my mind is the “social part”. Interacting and communicating with other people through this platform/game is a great booster for me. The Clans, and the Clan Wars of course, completed this for me. We found a game where we can go together, have fun, create fields and have a little “after work” drink. The Clan where I belong to (Check out Clan Cologne here: http://www.munzee.com/clans/cologne/ ) is a collection of a weird bunch of people that enjoy the game as much as I do. Nevertheless lots of other players (and now friends of mine) in different cities, states or countries complete my “Munzee world”. And yes…..the game itself is also pretty catchy.

I almost forgot: Munzee events! Events are very cool! Of course I love meeting other fellow Munzers out there in the field, and definitely like meeting them at events. The last European Meeting in Cologne was a huge success and I’m thankful for the organization of that event that I have the possibility to meet so many other Munzers in one place. BTW…the next European Event is coming up and I (and lots of others) will be there as well. Please check this link for additional information: http://calendar.munzee.com/EuroEvent2/

What is on your wish list?

Because I deploy quite a lot of Munzees, I would love a organizing tool or a section on the Munzee website where I can have a better overview of my deploys (Editor’s note: Very Interesting Suggestion…Hmmmm…). Due to the amount of munzees I sometimes have to repair them and I would love to have a little online help to mark them and create some kind of “repair tours”. Also Statistics works great for finding out which Munzee has been frequented by who and how often etc… I surely want more badges…I really like the badge idea to earn something special. Can’t wait for territory badges like countries, states or cities.

Tell us about yourself!

Well….I’m 42 years “old” and addicted to this game. I really like to set goals for me and try to achieve them…in a easy and funny way. I’m surely passionate when it comes to achieving my Munzee goals, but fun ALWAYS comes first. I really like enjoying what I’m doing. If you’re in Cologne and need a little guidance…drop me a line on FB or thru the Munzee Messaging system! I’m glad to show you around or give you some additional info regarding my area.

Other hobbies include;

Travel, travel and sometimes travel. I really like to see new places and meet the people who live there. So always keep an eye open…you never know if I’m just around the corner 🙂

I would really like to thank the creators of Munzee for giving us such a fun game. In good times or bad, they push forward with their ideas and goals for Munzee, giving players the opportunity to play, and every day is a good Munzee day. Special Thanks of course to all the players in my Clan, my Area and my Munzee friends! Without you this game hasn’t been so successful to me as it is right now!

Even though today is all about you, ReMiKu, thank you so much for the kind words! Now let’s have everyone wish you a wonderful week by getting the Munzee community to capture your Social below!

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!

April 28, 2014

May Clan Wars

April has been a good battle with a lot of action in what has been celebrated as the most fair battle yet. Action points are out the window and we are going back to real game points. That means what you earn is what will count for real score and clan score. There are three categories of points you earn: Capture points (what you earn when you capture), Deploy points (what you earn when you deploy), Capture On points, (what you earn when others capture your deployed munzees). You will need a combination of all 3 categories for levels 3 and above this month.

Level 1: All 10 members of your clan must earn at least 250 points from captures and at least 50 points from deploys. This is a minimum of 300 real game points combined from both categories. Reward: Munzee code via email for capture.

Level 2: All 10 members of your clan must earn at least 800 points from captures and at least 100 points from deploys. This is a minimum of 900 real game points combined from both categories. Reward: 1 mace, 1 longsword, 1 diamond.

Level 3: All 10 members of your clan must earn at least 1500 points from captures, at least 300 points from deploys, and at least 100 points from captures on owned Munzees. This is a minimum of 1900 real game points combined from both categories. Reward: 1 mace, 1 longsword, 1 diamond, 1 motel, 1 virtual.

The Chuck: All 10 members of your clan must earn at least 3000 points from captures, at least 500 points from deploys, and at least 300 points from captures on owned Munzees. This is a minimum of 3800 real game points combined from both categories. Reward: 2 mystery virtual, 2 virtual, 5 virtual colors, 2 diamonds.

The #SuperChuck: All 10 members of your clan must reach a secret level of points only revealed after earning The Chuck. This will be a difficult task with rewards worthy of your effort.

April 10, 2014

Player of the Week Mark Holmes and a special Team Munzee announcement!

April is Autism Awareness month, a month that hits home to many in the Munzee community. This week, we’d like to honor a pillar of the Munzee community, share his family’s story, and reach out to the community in a big way.

This week’s Player of the Week is Mark Holmes (player Rosemark). Mark’s family has an incredible story to share with us, and we’d like to show our support this month. Check out this Player of the Week interview, and then get involved with Munzee’s plans for April!

Who are you?

We are the Holmes family. Mark and Roseanna Holmes, Kevin and Katlynn Holmes, Tony, and Melissa. The family Munzee name is (Rosemark). I, Mark Holmes, Munzees under the name Rosemark. Roseanna has her own account (Tupperose). Kevin and Katlynn Munzee under (Computerwiz41). Tony and Melissa are special needs adults and Munzee with the family.

Where in the world do you live? Noble, OK USA

How long have you played Munzee? Just under a year.

How did you find Munzee?

My family is an avid team of cachers for the same reasons that we are into Munzee. At a caching event, we were introduced to Munzee by another player, Team2MM. I found it intriguing and saw it as a perfect park and grab game, but it was weeks later before I actually tried it. I was hooked on my first night out because my two special needs children thoroughly enjoyed it.

What do you enjoy most about Munzee?

The family atmosphere. Having special needs children/adults (they are grown but will live at home forever), it is a wonderful activity for the family that they can fully participate in and it is therapeutic to their social and physical needs.

What is on your wishlist?

I would like to see more special badges and special icons that the family can pursue and achieve!

Tell us about yourself!

I am a retired Police Officer of 23 years on the force, and now work for a well-known convenience store. My wife, Roseanna, is a stay at home mother. My son Kevin and his wife Katlynn live nearby. Tony and Melissa are special needs adults. They have Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes physical and mental disabilities. As a result of the Fragile X, Tony has also been diagnosed with Autism and Extreme ADHD. Melissa is legally blind without her glasses, but can see sufficiently to get by with glasses. Both are developmentally delayed to the mental capacity of approximately nine years of age. This is why Munzee is such a great advantage to our family as both Tony and Melissa thoroughly enjoy the hunt and it helps them physically and mentally in their development.

Thank you for your support during this Autism Awareness Month!

Mark and his family have shared their awesome Social Munzees with us. Check them out below and then scroll down for a special announcement from the Team!

To celebrate and bring awareness to April’s Autism theme, Team Munzee has deployed 680 special icons on the map. 680 represents the 1:68 ratio of children born with autism currently. These special icons will be placed on the map only on regular greenies that aren’t in maintenance mode.

When a heart has been captured the icon will bounce somewhere else in the world, only one capture per heart at a location. Any player may capture the icon, even on a Munzee you have captured previously. The only exception is if a heart lands on a Munzee you own, you are never able to capture a Munzee you own. You will earn a special capture heart icon for each heart you cap. If the heart isn’t captured within 6 hours it will move on to a new location around the world. The points for capture will be exactly like a diamond, the owner and capper will split a sum of 20 points. For example, 7 for cap gives 13 for owner, 9 for cap gives 11 for owner. Hearts will remain on the map until the end of April, so stay patient and keep one eye on the map. We encourage you to show your support and cap as many as you can! In order to show our support for this cause, Munzee will donate 50 cents for each heart captured to an autism charity selected with the help of the Holmes family.

A special map has been created at www.munzee.com/autism to help players find these special icons on nearby munzees! Premium members can also use the “specials” filter online and in app. **Don’t forget to watch for a nearby Munzee Rover while you are out there!**

Update:

$5000 donation made to Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism after researching organizations making the best use of incoming funds. Thanks to all Munzee players for capturing hearts and raising Awareness for Autism during the month of April. Keep making a difference while you grow the map!

March 27, 2014

Clan Wars : April Revisited

This is an updated post with lower, more manageable goals based on player feedback. Team Munzee looks forward to a fun and spirited competition this month.

The month of April welcomes Spring in the Northern hemisphere and Fall in the Southern hemisphere. It is the beginning of nicer temperatures (generally speaking) for all players worldwide. Therefore it makes sense that we celebrate this with the most even and fair clan war in the history of Munzee clan wars.

April will be based solely on your activity! That’s right we are looking for April Activity Points! 1 capture = 1 point. 1 deploy = 1 point. *Socials are excluded from these calculations. Beyond the exclusion of socials there are no special requirements for certain types of Munzees for April. It’s all about your level of activity!

1K Fun Run: All 10 members must earn 56 action points each. Email QR code for additional points.
5K Race: All 10 members must earn 112 action points each. Rewarded with 1 Munzee mace.
Marathon: All 10 members must earn 252 action points each. Rewarded with 1 Munzee longsword.
IronMan: All 10 members must earn 600 action points each. Rewarded with 2 Munzee longswords and 2 Munzee maces.

It should also be clarified that the scoreboard will calculate the number of Action Points for each team. The “real” points (3, 5, 25, etc.) you earn for captures and deploys will not effect clan ranking, but will continue to build on your regular player account score.

We look forward to seeing how active YOU can be during the month of April!

**Remember your clan must have 10 members to qualify for rewards!**

March 26, 2014

Clan Wars: April

1K Fun Run: All 10 members must earn 87 action points each. Email QR code for additional points.
5K Race: All 10 members must earn 290 action points each. Rewarded with 2 Munzee maces.
Marathon: All 10 members must earn 1160 action points each. Rewarded with 1 Munzee mace and 2 Munzee longswords.
IronMan: All 10 members must earn 2175 action points each. Rewarded with “The Chuck” badge, 2 Munzee longswords, 2 Munzee maces, 2 virtuals, 2 mystery virtuals, and 1 Rover.

We look forward to seeing how active YOU can be during the month of April!

**Remember your clan must have 10 members to qualify for rewards!**

February 25, 2014

March Clan Wars

The northern hemisphere is on it’s way toward spring while the southern hemisphere slowly approaches their fall season. Hopefully March will be a good time to start getting back outdoors for everyone! Here are the planned requirements for the March Clan wars:

Brass Knuckles: All 10 team members earn 500 points and Capture at least 25 greenies.

Reward: Mystery Munzee via email to capture for points

Mace: All 10 team members earn 1250 points, capture at least 50 greenies, and deploy 5 regular quiz munzees.

Reward: 2 maces

Longsword: All 10 team members earn 2500 points, capture at least 100 greenies, deploy 10 regular quiz munzees, and deploy 10 greenies.

Reward: 2 longswords

The Chuck: All 10 team members earn 5000 points, capture at least 125 greenies, deploy 10 regular quiz munzees, and deploy at least 25 greenies.

Reward: 2 maces, 2 longswords, 2 virtuals, and 1 *special item yet to be named.

*Don’t expect future months to be so nice, Rob is in a giving mood due to the birthday month* 😉

$5000 donation made to Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism after researching organizations making the best use of incoming funds. Thanks to all Munzee players for capturing hearts and raising Awareness for Autism during the month of April. Keep making a difference while you grow the map!

Don’t expect future months to be so nice, Rob is in a giving mood due to the birthday month 😉