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Badge Drop #3: Raindrops Keep Falling on our GAMES

by andrewjmac




We here at Summer Game Headquarters have been raising out periscopes periodically this afternoon and have repeatedly discovered a disturbing fact: IT'S RAINING. Now we are not, as a rule, anti-rain here. Some of us rather like it (puddles and coolness and lifegiving), and most of us prefer it to awful, oppressive heat. But it can be a bummer when you're in the middle of a thing called the Summer Game to not have anything even resembling summer weather. But instead of letting it stop our fun, we decided there's just one thing to do: BADGE DROP!



See, rather than let the rain get us DOWN, we decided to step UP and we've spent the last few days creating--nay, CRAFTING the FINEST set of badges in at least a WEEK!! What kinds of badges? Oh, just your usual assortment of STUPENDOUSLY INTERESTING and DEEPLY ENTERTAINING badges!! We've got some HOT SPRINGS and some LADIES WITH SNAKY HAIR. We've got some DELICIOUS BREAD and some GREAT MICHIGAN INVENTIONS. Some GHOSTLY PHOTOGRAPHS and some UTTERLY UNNECESSARY SEQUELS. AND AND AND (if it ever stops raining) we've got the very first ever ANN ARBOR STORIES WALKING TOUR badge and the first of this year's ARBOR EXPLORERS: Ponder Barton Dam! TAKE A LOOK!!

2017 Badge Drop #3
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So until this rain lets up, get to work on these shiny new badges! And don't forget to tag/rate/review everything you've ever loved/hated (hopefully mostly loved) in the catalog! And when the DROPS DO STOP, get out there for the walking tour and check out Barton Dam! And, rain or shine...



THANKS FOR PLAYING!!!


Comments

Submitted by brady.emmett@g… on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 6:44pm

anyone have any ideas for the first code of the Baking Bad badge? My usually formidable search skills are failing me somewhat.

Submitted by sophia_2005 on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 7:28pm

I'm having some trouble w with the 2 code in snake charmer. Some help please?
Also, please friend
HAPPY494
BELIEVE444
and EARLY999

Submitted by SurfGrape on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 7:55pm

Can you check the Ann Arbor Stories Walking Tour badge? I'm not sure the clues are lining up. Specifically, the second clue can only be one place, but when I enter the name of the bar, both with and without the word "the" it doesn't work.

Submitted by singleka on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 9:08pm

I also am. Priestess is showing me nothing. Should I search for something else?

Submitted by arguzman on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 9:45pm

Yay! I'm planning to do the Barton Dam badge tomorrow as I'll already be in the Bird Hills area. Can't wait!

Submitted by Miodu on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 10:20pm

Try again - system maintenance is being performed tonight and some codes might not have been showing properly. I have just given it a second shot and found it no problem. :)

Submitted by adimarzo on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 12:09pm

For the Ann Arbor Stories badge, is there supposed to be a sign in the window of the Alley Bar with information for that code? We found the codes in the other two locations from signs in the windows but there was nothing at the Alley Bar (and I'm assuming you don't have to enter the bar to get the clue).

Submitted by emjane Staff on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 3:26pm

I'm having a hard time finding the right search terms for the third code in the Drawing the Line badge. I know what the answer to the questions is, but variations on c****r l***s or p*****d l***s aren't working.

Submitted by keebs23 on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 4:38pm

I have the same question about the Alley Bar clue. I hope it's not inside the bar or kids will have a hard time getting it.

ETA: Happily I was able to figure it out with some thought and Googling.

Submitted by samanthar Staff on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 6:40pm

I love the Barton Nature area. I can't wait to go exploring for the Barton Dam badge!

Submitted by Sara W Staff on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 10:48am

The Alley Bar clue should be in a front window - visible from the street, so no entry is required. We'll double check to make sure it is where it belongs, sorry for the inconvenience! If you've already made your rounds and collected the other walking tour codes, feel free to do a Contact Us and we can help you fill in the gap.

Submitted by monet tiedemann on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 10:55am

Yes! I'm so glad the Arbor Explorer badges are back! Those are our favorites.

Submitted by Meginator on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 11:39pm

This looks like another great group of badges. I cannot imagine how much work it must take to put these together, but please know that it's much appreciated! I hope they are as fun to out together as they are to solve.

Submitted by yenkong on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 12:20pm

Has the The Alley Bar clue been fixed? We were there yesterday (July 2nd) afternoon but nothing was on the front window of the bar. Just checking..

Submitted by lisa on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 1:08pm

I keep forgetting the Summer Game and then remembering it. It's like a nice surprise over & over again!

Submitted by chadbertel on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 2:20pm

HALF499

Submitted by mickplu on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 6:32pm

Yes, I agree with the others that tons of work must have gone into the creation of these badges.

Submitted by SBNB on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 8:46pm

That first clue to Baking Bad had me literally laughing out loud. :) Frosting on my forehead, indeed.

Submitted by kferguson on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 9:45pm

I'm having trouble with the Alley Bar, too. I don't find any sign. I see that 20 people have earned the badge so there must be another way.....? GASP666

Submitted by lawrencekl57 on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:17pm

I need help with Unequal Sequels 2. I've tried Lauren Hill, Fugees, and Roberta Flack - nothing! I'm out of ideas!

Submitted by Xris on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 12:11am

Lawrencekl57, did you try it spelled Lauryn? (I can't get past the second clue...the surname they give in the hint doesn't turn up anything.)

Submitted by Daniel Slomovits on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 1:18am

Three friend codes for you all (posted last year, but not yet this year):
NUMBER433
KNOWN333
VERY479

If you add any of them and your friend code is in your nickname, I'll add you back as soon as I get a chance.

Submitted by SBNB on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 11:26am

Xris, the surname in the clue is the last name of the character from the movie, but you need the actor's last name.

Submitted by Xris on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 12:47pm

SBNB, I've tried both separate and together, so I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. :(

Submitted by sara on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 2:22pm

Has anyone noticed that we tend not to share friend codes in person / at library events, but we do share them online? I wonder what the intent of the friend codes was?

Submitted by eli Staff on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 3:27pm

Pretty much the opposite of that, Sara, but this is how it turned out! Friend codes are friending are some of the many things that will be revamped when Summer Game is rebuilt for 2018. Stay tuned!

Submitted by Meginator on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 6:13pm

I have been using the friend system to gain points, so I can't cast too many stones here, but I can see how it might not be serving its initial purpose. That's the law of unintended consequences for you! It's been interesting to see how the summer game has otherwise evolved since I last played (2011!). I'd be really interested to see how players tend to get their points.

And to reiterate, I am continually impressed by how mich thought and effort goes into putting all of this together. It is beyond amazing and so much fun.

Submitted by BookNerd on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 8:07pm

For the 12 of you who have earned the Body Electorate badge by attending/viewing the Board of Education Meeting on June 28:

Was the sign posted at the meeting? I can't find anywhere on the tape where someone held up the page with the code.

Submitted by sharmas on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 12:10am

@BookNerd

I'm having the same problem. I saw it on YouTube, but I'm not sure I have the right video. Is there a link to it?

Submitted by sara on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 9:17am

@Experation Date

It is difficult to read the chapter as, on my device, the banner takes up half of the page. Is there a way to get rid of the banner? No matter how far I scroll down, the banner follows along.

Submitted by keebs23 on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 6:41pm

@palanijr

The actor's last name is a plural word, but you need to search the singular form of the word to find the catalog item with the code.

Submitted by keebs23 on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 6:49pm

@sara

I have the same gripe about the banner height on the Arbor Teas Summer Reads page. You might want to send some feedback directly to Arbor Teas since they're publishing the story on their site.

I do have a pro tip for you. Click (or tap) the Print button to get a nicely formatted, mostly text, bannerless view of the chapter.

Submitted by kathscot on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 7:05pm

I love the exploration badges, also last years sight lines. Will there be any of those this year?

Submitted by mickplu on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 8:12pm

BookNerd, I had the same problem with the A2 Board of Ed meeting. I watched it from the CTN site and never saw nor heard the code (at the council meeting for the first badge, they held up a sign and read it aloud).

Submitted by cinderellariley on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 8:29pm

Having trouble starting the drawing the line badge. Any help would be great I'm coming up with p**** r****

Submitted by kferguson on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 9:20pm

I enjoyed exploring the Barton Dam area. I'm looking forward to more explorer badges. Thanks.

Submitted by chrisp35aa on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 10:20am

I am completely stumped on the third clue of COO de Grace. I have tried everything I can think of but can't find the code. I know I must be missing something obvious.
Any hints? Thanks!

FUNNY744

Submitted by Meginator on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 11:57am

@chrisp35: There's some text in that clue (specifically, the second half of a sentence) that is a bit of a non sequitur, and it's a reference to a song. I hope this helps without giving too much away!

Submitted by tristana on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 12:14pm

I'm not sure where the best place to ask this is-- I was following up on an old, old badge and it looks like the catalog item in question must have been withdrawn. Should I just forget it and be grateful I was able to cobble together the other parts of the badge?

The badge is 2013's Bluth Bonanza; it's the first clue. I've checked everything in the catalog I can find associated with that singer (G**** M******), and nothing seems to have a tag. Thanks!

Submitted by FordAlpha on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 12:50pm

I love how the Ann Arbor stories badges are helping me get to know my new home town.

Submitted by samanthar Staff on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 1:19pm

@BookNerd, I had the same problem with the Broad of Education meeting. Your assumption must be correct, it was posted somewhere and not shown on the video feed.

Submitted by Cloverdale on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 2:02pm

We're still stuck on Baking Bad 1! searched "Gl----" but there was no Teen choice. Help please!

Submitted by tristana on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 3:30pm

@logista Of course! Thanks!

(While we're on the subject of old stuck badges, you wouldn't happen to have a clue for the first code of 2015's Cool Kids? Since the name of the magazine appears to have just been their names, I've tried entering all sorts of iterations of those without spaces as a code to no avail.)

Submitted by cannonsr on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 4:26pm

@cinderelly For the first clue you're looking for the organization, not the action.

Submitted by Meginator on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 6:14pm

@RowanEMH That one tripped me up too. The obvious-seeming answer isn't actually the right one! I managed to find it with some googling, but it took me a while to find it.

Submitted by sharmas on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 7:15pm

@RowanEMH

I too had trouble finding it. However, it's quite simple- just read the hint, and search one of those words in the catalog. Hope this helps!

Submitted by rkraut on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 10:41pm

You are rebuilding it for 2018? It's already great, I imagine you could make it even better by having us get points for submitting suggested clues and codes. Looking forward to seeing its evolution!

Submitted by keebs23 on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 11:10pm

So did anyone else watch the Public Art Commission 7-5-17 meeting online? I was listening to the meeting while watching something else so my attention was split but I never heard anyone announce the Summer Game code before or after the "laser light show".

I'll stream it again, but was just wondering if someone else can confirm it was mentioned or not (like the BOE meeting, which I gave up on a little over two hours in).

Edit: Woah! The 7/5 Planning Commission meeting was over five hours?!?! Props to anyone who attended it in person!!

Submitted by mickplu on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 9:42am

Thank you Keebs for your help on the Drawing the Line badge. I agree with you on the length of the civic meetings. The Board of Ed was 4 hours and 40 minutes. Although I never found the code, I was impressed with the dedication of the volunteers who sit on these committees.

Submitted by elsbetherin on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 10:13am

So having difficulty with the fourth clue is Drawing the Line badge. I want to say it's snow day the kids missed but that's not one word. Any suggestions?

Submitted by Xris on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 1:16am

BookNerd, I watched the whole Board Meeting and didn't find the clue and put a note in here for the GM. I was answered in an email with the code, so ask the GMs.

Submitted by carol hagedorn on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 4:29pm

Water343

Submitted by Ilyjtwya on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 2:23pm

OK, I feel like I'm going crazy. I cannot find the first code for Unequal Sequels 2. I know the name of the actress/singer. I spelled it correctly, I searched just for her first name and for her group. I saw in a more recent thread that someone did not see the code in the place they had originally found it.

Please help me figure out what I'm missing, or see if the code has disappeared from its item. There aren't many things in the list with even her first name.

Thanks!

Submitted by ValerieL Staff on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 7:21pm

@ilyjtwya

Can you remind me what the hint says? I feel like the hint is what led me to the right record, but I can't remember for sure and since I've finished the badge, I can't see the hint anymore.

Submitted by keebs23 on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 9:02pm

@ilyjtwya

You're not going crazy! I can confirm that the item with the code no longer shows up in a catalog search, and if you visit the page of the item that does have the code, it says "AADL currently owns no copies of this item".

I sent this to our benevolent game masters.

Submitted by ValerieL Staff on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 8:01pm

@keebs23

Nice job! :) I couldn't remember the exact item so good job remembering and letting the GMs know. :)

Submitted by keebs23 on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 9:00pm

@ValerieL

I may or may not have a collection of Google Docs going back several years where I've logged the URLs of each catalog item with a Summer Game code I find while playing. ;)

Submitted by a2sue on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 6:22pm

Some of these badges are pretty difficult...

Anyone, everyone -- please add me: my friend code is: SWEET646

Submitted by aunty on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 11:42am

the between the lines badge is impossible. there are no parking structures with that view of the banner.

Submitted by hollieesper121573 on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 8:54pm

YAY!!!!

Submitted by crwilley on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 10:35am

has the item with the last clue for the Snake Charmer badge been removed from the catalog? I've looked for s****d, "h** s****d", r********n, s***d, s***r, and m****r, and not found anything in the first 15-20 results for any of those words.

Submitted by cbriere on Sat, 08/26/2017 - 11:57pm

I am having the same problem, @crwilley. It seemed so obvious, but I feel like I must be overthinking it somehow.

Submitted by andrewjmac Staff on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 12:51pm

@crwilley, @cbriere

you were right, that item went missing from the catalog! the code has been added to a different item in the same set of search results. thanks for bringing it to our attention!

-andrew

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