Wednesday, December 31, 2014

DOWN THE HUNT MEMORY LANE 2014

The Year in Retrospective

Well…another year finally ends! As the curtain falls on 2014, let’s glance back at yet another amazing year of treasure hunts. With more than 70 events, hunters could really pick and choose when it comes to treasure hunting.


Whether these were purely the cryptic type, or hunts with challenges; whether these were for learning purpose (such as THS Gold hunts) or the ones with grand prizes (such as NST Motor Hunt 2014); whether these were just walk hunts or inter-state overnight adventures, everyone would have their favourite precious moments.

For the major hunts, we have the usual NST Motor Hunt 2014 (which offered a bigger grand prize this time), TNT Charity Hunt 2014, Kiwanis Charity Hunt 2014 and even TopGear Treasure Hunt 2014. There were also several World Cup-related hunts during 2014.

Check out here as HNN highlighted here a list of Top 10 memorable hunt moments in 2014!


Top 10 Memorable Hunt Moments


HNN HUNT STATISTICS 2014





With the conclusion of 2014, how did you think the year go for treasure hunting world?


Probably you may have wondered how many hunts we had; who the prolific COCs are; who are the top winners for 2014 etc

As usual, HNN has put together some statistical data about treasure hunts during 2014.
On record, HNN has noted 75 hunts during the year, with the highest number of hunts (9) in June, August and November.

Amazingly there are about 41 Clerks of Course (COCs) or Technical Advisors out there, with the most prolific being Jayaram Menon/ Road Runners (13), Purple Antz (5) and Fuad Dahlan (5).

You can find more interesting charts about the hunt events, COCs and the achievement of treasure hunters below.


Thursday, December 25, 2014

TNT CHARITY HUNT 2014 - News


Extracted from Galaksi Media Online (15th Dec 2014)
TNT MALAYSIA’S CHARITY HUNT RAISES RM 60,000 FOR THE FUTURE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

At the recent 2014 TNT Charity Hunt, 200 Malaysians got together for a good cause and raised a total of RM60,000 for the future leaders of tomorrow.

The annual charity motor hunt was created four years ago and serves as an avenue for Malaysians to connect on a deeper level with the less fortunate, through completing fun as well as challenging challenges like treasure hunting and solving mind-boggling clues.


Group Photo


She looked stressed!

Smiles for the photo

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

TOWER 2 TOWER EXPLORACE 2014 - News


Tower 2 Tower Explorace 2014 certainly lived up to its tagline "Perlumbaan Mencabar"!

The participants had to endure a 10.5-hour, 480km journey, which took them to various places of interest and grueling tasks. Not for the faint-hearted, they had to perform several fear-factor challenges such as flying fox, abseiling, hunt in Gua Tempurung and of course, a hand-holding act of slithery nature.
The pictures below gave a glimpse what it was like.

More pictures (winners & some Q&A) and review to come soon!!!

Group photo
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Briefing at Muzium Telekom

Pointed hat team

Sunday, December 7, 2014

TOP GEAR TREASURE HUNT 2014 - News

Extracted from TopGear magazine (Dec 2014 edition)

THE FUN YOU MISSED  

TopGear Treasure Hunt 2014 a success?
You bet! Participants plunder Malacca for over RM80,000 worth of prizes.
 


Nearly a week before the TopGear Treasure Hunt 2014 kicked off, a briefing session was held for by event partner Timeout Solutions to lay the ground rules and competition details to the already eager participants. A good portion of the presentation was used to explain how the clues could be deciphered, and one example was all it took to make us breathe a sigh of relief for being on the organizing side of the fence.

Sunday, November 30, 2014

THS WALK HUNT 2014 KL - News

LEG 2 - 29TH NOV 2014



On 29th Nov 2014, THS hunters had fun solving the questions in the THS KL Walk Hunt 2014 Leg 2.

Held in Desa Sri Hartamas this time, the hunt covered 8 sectors with 20 questions and 2 treasures. Despite the slight drizzle, 9 Diamond teams and 5 Gold teams turned up for the challenge.

Check out some of the photos below.
Hunters waiting for the rain to subside before starting

Margaret Sha & Yeong Kig Siew

Claire solver; Alex Hoh umbrella carrier

Sunday, November 16, 2014

MENGO GREEN HUNT 2014 - News


Latest info from Hunt Organizer


The MENGO Green Hunt is an annual fundraising event, which takes the form of a environment-themed treasure hunt. Participants in groups of four (4) sign up as a team and solving clues and puzzles with an environment theme.
The Green Hunt started in 2009 and has been an annual flagship fundraising and public engagement event for MENGO.
This year MENGO Green Hunt is solely prepared by MENGO members and this is a compilation of various challenges.


MENGO Green Hunt was held from 6:30 am to 1:30 pm on November 15th 2014 (Saturday) in conjunction with National Recycling Day celebration. The mapped route for the treasure hunt covers a length of at least five (5) kilometers.
















Sunday, November 2, 2014

HOW TO AUGMENT YOUR HUNT EXPERIENCE?

Extracted from THS Tulip newsletter (Oct - Dec Edition 2014)
How To Augment Your Hunt Experience?


FOR PARTICIPANTS regularly hunting during 1990’s, they were fairly familiar with cryptic posers, navigational tulips and hard copy of reference materials.


The need to have knowledge accessible at hand often led to the presence of books and files in the vehicle. And the practice has remained relatively unchanged during the turn of millennium.


However with the advent of mobile gadgets and the boom of internet surfing, the landscape of treasure hunting has significantly shifted.


1,400 participants in Augmented Reality Hunt 2014!!!

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

THS WALK HUNT 2014 PENANG - News

Listening intently to the final briefing!!!

Come & join us in THS Penang Walk Hunt 2014 - Leg 3

Venue: Bayan Baru, Penang
Date: 2nd November 2014 (Sunday)
Time: 9am - 12pm

Entry Form: here

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Extracted from THS Tulip newsletter (Jul-Sep Edition 2014)

THS Walk Hunt also made a comeback in 2014 to the Pearl of the Orient. However there was a twist this time!
During 2012 and 2013, the hunts have traditionally taken place in shopping malls. Whether the venues were Gurney Plaza, Queensbay Mall or 1st Avenue, these were indoor sites, where the hunters were cozily pampered in an air-conditioned enclosed environment, with no vehicle traffic to fret about.

Come this year, the hunts have now become open-air affairs, which presented a unique challenge on its own.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

ALLIANZ AMAZING HUNT 2014

Info Release from Organizer
Allianz Amazing Hunt 2014
– The Hunt for 1 Thing that Matters to You

Allianz Malaysia organised an “Allianz Amazing Hunt 2014 – The Hunt for 1 Thing that Matters” for bloggers and friends on 18 October 2014 in Kuala Lumpur. “1 Thing That Matters” is an Allianz brand campaign to raise public awareness on really thinking of the 1 thing that really matters to them. 


“Our priority is to get Malaysians to start thinking about what are the things that really matter to them. Each one of us will have different things that really matter to us. It may be their family, or health or a wish. It could even be that dream car, dream house or a dream holiday. The provocative statement is to trigger amongst all of us a conscious attention to look after what matters. As an insurer that understands, we at Allianz care about the things that matter most to each person and we want to ensure that these are well protected and taken care of,” said Joannica Dass , Head of Corporate Communications of Allianz Malaysia Berhad.
Oppa Allianz style!!!


Thursday, October 16, 2014

GEORGE TOWN BIDS AMAZING TREASURE HUNT 2014 - News

 George Town BIDS Amazing Treasure Hunt 2014!!! 
Hin Bus Depot Challenge during BIDS Hunt 
 
COC Jayaram of Road Runners


More than 20 teams assembled at Penang Times Square on 12th October 2014 for the inaugural George Town BIDS Amazing Treasure Hunt 2014.

Ranging from some young hunters to those (err...) not-so-young ones, the participants had to perform several challenges and walk hunts around George Town areas. The locations comprised mainly the sites of BIDS projects such as Penang Times Square, Hotel 69, Hin Bus Depot, Gama, Komtar, Prangin Mall, 1st Avenue mall and Loke Thye Kee restaurant.

More photos are released (including some winners, hunters in action and some Q&A). Check them out!

Hunters during final briefing

Hunters having fun time

Young hunters ready to prowl
More than 20 teams

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

WORLD TOURISM DAY TREASURE HUNT 2014 - News

Extracted from Harian Metro (14th Oct 2014)
Cari 'harta karun' di Johor

NUSAJAYA - World Tourism Day Treasure Hunt 2014 anjuran Pejabat Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia Negeri Johor yang diadakan baru-baru ini pada 27 September 2014 (Sabtu) berjaya menarik minat lebih 300 peserta dari seluruh negara.
Photo: Final crunch is on!
The big day is almost here!

This post contains important information about the hunt.

Briefing Session : Sep 26th, 2014 (Friday) :-

Location : Mall of Medini, Nusajaya, Johor Bahru (Located next to Legoland Malaysia Resort)
Time : 8pm – 10pm (7:30pm registration)
*Shirts and car stickers will also be distributed during the briefing session

Hunt Day : Sep 27th, 2014 (Saturday) :-

What to wear?

Participants must wear World Tourism Day Treasure Hunt 2014 official t-shirt. You are advisable to wear proper sports attire. Shoes are compulsory.

What to bring?

Must haves :

1.)   Your sense of adventure and open mind
2.)   Stationery & writing tools - Pen, pencil, eraser, stapler, etc
3.)   Camera - Either digital cam or phone built-in
4.)   Smart phone with internet connection
5.)   Teamwork 
6.)   Some ca$h of considered amount

Recommended items :

1.)   Clipboard
2.)   Highlighter
3.)   Water & snacks
4.)   Travel medicine - Panadol, balm, etc
5.)   Laptop/notebook with internet connection
6.)   Plastic folder to keep answer booklet from getting wet

 Optional items :

1.)   Dictionary
2.)   Umbrella/Cap/rain coat (rain poncho is preferable) 
3.)   Sun Block

Where to go?

The flag off ceremony will take place at Concourse Area, Mall of Medini, Nusajaya, Johor Bahru.

When to arrive?

We strongly encourage all hunters to arrive at 8.00am (1 ½  hour prior to scheduled flag off time). Consider arriving an extra 30 minutes early (7.30am) for teams who did not attend the briefing session.

Where to park?

Parking is provided exclusively for the hunters at the designated area. Just drive your car to the loading bay area located next to cat park of Mall of Medini, Nusajaya and our officials will assist you. Only cars with official WTDTH2014 stickers are permitted to enter this parking. So please get your car sticker first before you get here.

Upon arrival

Upon arriving, park your car and proceed by walk to the registration counter located at the Concourse Area to register your team. The counter will be visibly marked as ‘Registration Counter’

Inquiries?

Please do not hesitate to call/sms/whatsapp our officials. We will be happy to assist you:

Mr Aswad : 012-785 1505
Mr Sudi : 019-9815435
Mrs Lina : 012-751 3601
Ms Kila : 017-701 6190

Acara yang masuk tahun keempat penganjurannya ini bermula di Mall of Medini, Nusajaya dan tamat di Lat's Place, Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya. Antara lokasi yang terbabit adalah Legoland Malaysia Resort, Educity Sports Complex, Nusajaya, Lapangan Terbang Senai, Muzium Layang-layang Pasir Gudang dan  Kota Iskandar.


Tiger hunting at Legoland
Badminton at Edu Sports City

Mystery Tourist at Senai Airport
Kite flying at Museum Layang-Layang

Sunday, October 5, 2014

NEW SUNDAY TIMES MOTOR HUNT 2014 - News

More photos of winners, hunters in action, some Q&A & YouTube video are OUT!



Extracted from New Sunday Times (5th October 2014)
Hunters find 2014 hunt trickier
    
KUALA LUMPUR: PARTICIPANTS of the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2014 last Sunday remained bright-eyed and bushy-tailed throughout the hunting expedition even though the riddles and clues this year were trickier than in the last two years.
 
Among them, one stood out — literally — as she was eight months’ pregnant. Wirda Wina did not let that deter her from giving her all during the hunt.
 
The 31-year-old said this was her second consecutive year in the hunt and she decided to take part even though she was pregnant with her fourth child.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

AWAM 9TH CHARITY WALK-A-HUNT 2014 - News

Extracted from The Star (19th August 2014)
200 people participate in Awam's Treasure Walk-a-Hunt


THE All Women's Action Society (Awam) recently organized its ninth Charity Treasure Walk-a-Hunt.

The event, which was held at Tropicana City Mall in Petaling Jaya, brought together about 200 supporters, including members, participants, sponsors and staff.

“For the past 29 years, Awam has touched the lives of thousands and we could not have done this by working alone."

For every woman and girl: Participants posing for a group 
photograph at the event.


Monday, September 1, 2014

MERDEKA HUNT 2014 - News

Hunter Wei Wen and partner
As Malaysians celebrated the 57th anniversary of the nation's independence on 31st August 2014, 50 teams excitedly assembled at a shopping complex in Penang to join a treasure hunt.

Organized by 1st Avenue mall, Merdeka Hunt 2014 promised to be a trial of physical, mental and teamwork. It turned out to be exactly so, as the hunters found to their delight!



Hunter Mike Lim and teammate


Hunter Edward Yeap & daughter
 

Friday, August 15, 2014

IN LOVING MEMORY

HNN is sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but a great friend of our hunt fraternity, Zahrol Kadir has unfortunately passed away on 15th August 2014.




We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Zahrol was a fine modest, private man. He was the epitome of a refined gentleman and always treated everyone with utmost respect. He has certainly left the world better than he found it.


Famously known as the COC for Fun Hunt People, he has entertained us with many hunts for the past few years; notably Cyberview Hunt 2008, Kembara Ansara 2009, Amazing Kidney Treasure Hunt 2010, Belia 1Malaysia Walk Hunt 2011 etc.

We will miss him a great deal!

Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences go out to his family members!

More photos below in memory of him!

Friday, August 8, 2014

5 LESSONS OF SUCCESS FROM THE WORLD CUP 2014 FOR HUNTERS


Extracted from THS Tulip newsletter (Jul-Sep Edition 2014)

THE WORLD seemed to grind to a standstill every four years, when most people were somehow caught in the magic of The World Cup.  

During June and July recently, the talks around the ‘mamak’ stalls invariably revolved around the favorite squads, star players, wonderful goals and defining moments during the matches in Brazil.



As the football fiesta came to an end with Germany crowned as the champion, it is interesting to reflect on the tournament and how this can relate to our world of treasure hunt.  


Thursday, June 19, 2014

THE SANUK PENANG WALKABOUT HUNT 2014 - News

Extracted from The Star (19th June 2014)
Putting their best foot forward
MORE than 200 people from all ages took part in the Sanuk Penang Walkabout Hunt held in two shopping malls and the heritage zone of George Town.

It was organised by footwear retailer Sanuk. Plenty of activities were in store and it was ‘sanuk’ (Thai word for fun) for the participants.

The event started at Queensbay Mall where participants were given clues to solve questions before heading to 1st Avenue where they were given three different assignments to undertake.

(From left) Sanuk footwear head of brand Paul Fong and regional brand manager Lynn Tan flagging off the Sanuk Penang Walkabout Hunt at Queensbay Mall, Penang.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

NEW STRAITS TIMES STREETS RACE 2014 - News

Extracted from New Straits Times (16th June 2014)
Effective training for gruelling race 


KUALA LUMPUR: Gunning for the top three spots was the aim of four young lads of the New Straits Times’ Streets Race 2014 yesterday.

Clocking in at three hours and 43 minutes, the team made up of Mohamad Affindi Nudin, Jasni Khairil Jamaluddin, Suhairi Ghazali and Badrul Hisham Mohamed Kassim, was the first to cross the finish line at the New Straits Times headquarters in Jalan Riong.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

31ST KIWANIS TREASURE HUNT 2014 - News

Update @ 7th June 2014

More photos are added; courtesy of Kiwanis organizer; as well as Crack-A-Pot!

Congrats to the team 4-Ekor (Ling Fei, Lenny, Ruben, Kig Siew) for winning 31st Kiwanis Treasure Hunt 2014!





Crack-A-Pot #41/ 2014

Clue:

A. 1 FOR ALL, ALL FOR 1
B. 1 P.... 1 GOAL, 1F...
C. TRUTH AL1 TRIUMPHS
D. FROM C 2 C

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

THS WALK HUNT 2014 IPOH - News

LEG 1 (16th Mar 2014)
 Extracted from THS Tulip newsletter (Apr-Jun Edition 2014)
TREASURES OF THS IPOH HUNTS

Final briefing

ANOTHER QUARTER and another box checked for THS events. This time, the focus was on the capital of Perak state, historically famous for its tin-mining industry.

From the turn of 20th century, great influx of Chinese immigrants, including rival clans was brought into Ipoh for the mining of its precious mineral. 

Yet recently, several rival teams also thronged this old city to engage in an activity to unearth treasures; albeit those of a different nature.


Waiting for answers

Amazed by the answers

Thursday, April 17, 2014

RAPID PENANG GREEN TO HERITAGE HUNT 2014 - News

Super Bomoh seen at
Rapid Pg hunt
Extracted from The Star (14th April 2014)
Heritage hunt filled with activities

ANTICIPATION and excitement permeated the air as treasure hunters waited anxiously for the flag-off of the first Rapid Penang ‘Green to Heritage 2014’ hunt. 

The event was split into two categories, one for Rapid Penang staff and the other for the public, to ensure a level playing field.

Held at the Penang Municipal Park from 7am to 3pm on Saturday, the hunt drew 152 participants in 38 teams of four.





Group Photo

Sunday, April 13, 2014

CHARIS HOSPICE HUNT FOR CHARITY 2014 - News

Extracted from Buletin Mutiara (1-15 April 2014)
Program amal Charis Hospice kumpul dana RM40k

GEORGE TOWN - Kira-kira RM40,000 dana berjaya dikumpul 37 pasukan bermotor dan 85 pasukan pusat membeli-belah sempena penganjuran program Pencarian Amal Charis Hospice Ke-6 di sini baru-baru ini.

Para peserta program Charis Hospice Hunt diraikan dalam majlis
hi-tea di sini baru-baru ini

Bertemakan 'Pencarian Ikonik Pulau Pinang', program amal tersebut memberi peluang kepada para peserta beriadah sambil beramal melalui dua acara utama iaitu Motor Hunt dan  Shopping Mall Hunt.

Timbalan Ketua Menteri I, Datuk Mohd. Rashid Hasnon berkata, usaha murni dijalankan organisasi amal, Charis Hospice saban tahun wajar dipuji dan dijadikan contoh buat pertubuhan-pertubuhan lain.