Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt - FAQs
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Q: How much does it cost to play?
A: This game is free to play for anybody that registers for a 5K, 10K or 1K run / walk at this year’s Turkey Trot.
A unique game code is required to play; it will be distributed at Goose Chase Registration Table starting at 10:00 am on Race Day. The game will be capped at 100 teams, with 2 to 5 players per team. It’s “First come, first served” so please be at the park by 10:00 am to ensure you don’t miss out. The game has been designed with young families in mind, but all are welcomed to join the fun!
Q: How many Missions are in the Game?
There will be 30 Missions in the game and teams will need to complete at least 15 Missions for a chance to win a prize. A good team can complete 15 Missions in about one hour. The game will be open from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm on Race Day.
Q: How do I register to play?
A: Please follow these steps:
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Download the Goose Chase App
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Open the goose Chase App
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Enter the Game Code: XXXXX
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Enter the Game password: TT2024
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Enter your email address (We need this to contact you if you win a prize.)
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Review the 30 missions and then start to play!
Q: Is this event open to anybody?
A: The event is open to all residents of Ontario. Those under the age of 13 can play, but cannot use the Goose Chase App. All players can receive pledges from anyone, anywhere.
Q: Do all members of a team need to be in every photo or video?
A: No, just one member of a team needs to be seen in the photos and videos submitted as proof that a mission has been completed.
Q: How can I be sure that other teams are playing by the rules and actually doing the missions to earn points in the game?
A: All missions require verification photos, videos, texts or GPS coordinates. Game organizers will review these regularly and ensure that they demonstrate that missions have been completed correctly. This event has been developed to support those in need in Burlington; it is expected that people will keep this in mind and play fairly.
Q: Is there any way to play the game without submitting photos, videos, text or GPS coordinates to prove that each mission was completed?
A: No. The only way we can verify that people have completed missions is to review the information they upload through the Goose Chase App.
Q: Will the photos and videos I send as 'proof' be displayed in public?
A: By submitting photos, videos, texts, and GPS coordinates to complete missions, the entrant authorizes the organizers of the game to use the submission for promotional purposes. The entrant understands that texts, images and videos will remain the property of game organizers.
Q: What prizes will be awarded?
A: There are 5 Prizes to be won! The top three prizes will be awarded to Teams that generate the most points in the game. Two additional prizes will be available to remaining teams that complete the game. These will be awarded through a random draw.
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Top Prize: A Gift Certificate for $200 to a local Burlington restaurant
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Second Place: 4 Free Registration Passes for our next 5K / 10K Run in May 2025
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Third Place: 2 Free Registration Passes for our next 5K / 10K Run in May 2025
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Two Draw Prizes: 4 Free Registration Passes for our 5K / 10K Run in May 2025, each
Q: How will I know if my team won a prize?
A: All prize winners will be contacted by email using the email address that was used to register for the game.
Q: Why do I have to download the Goose Chase App?
A: We run the Scavenger Hunt through the Goose Chase App. The app has been specifically designed for this type of event. All the missions are listed in the app; when you complete a mission you will be asked to send a confirmation photo, video or text message through the app. The app will also track points for a those in the game and show team and individual totals throughout the event.