Badge Drop #7: RAINBOW BALLOON PANDEMONIUM

Fri, 07/23/2021 - 12:00pm by SaraP

It’s HIGH noon here at SG Headquarters and we’re OVER THE RAINBOW to share some new badges with you! Crank up the MUSIC and let PANDEMONIUM reign as you HUNT for CODES, wade through the TRENCHES (of the catalog), dot every I and CROSSWORD every T on your way to glory! (We don’t want to pop your BALLOON, but those little details can sometimes make a difference.) Where will little CHICKEN’S MEMORIES lead you??? What will all the LETTERS spell???? What will be the moral of the story when you’ve defeated the evil SKELELORE?????

BADGE DROP #7

The answer is ANY BODY’S GUESS, but we know you’ll figure it out. THANKS for PLAYING!

Badge Drop #6: Be a STAR

Fri, 07/16/2021 - 12:00pm by ohheyitselle

Hey. Can we take a minute to let you in on a secret?? We here at SG Headquarters think that you are SUPERB. You are the highest FLYER. If you were a KNIGHT, you would have the shiniest armor. You’re our BEST FRIEND and our relationship will only GROW to MAMMOTH heights. 

Yeah. We went there.

We like you a lot. You? 5/5 stars. And we want to know the things that YOU, our shining STAR, like too!!! So pass out some STARS in the catalog and earn some BADGES while you’re at it! Oh!  We also have a full CONSTELLATION of other badges here for YOU too!!!!

OH! Another thing!!! If your SG Pockets are getting too full of POINTS, thank your LUCKY STAR because the SUMMER GAME SHOP opens at 6pm TONIGHT!!!! 

BADGE DROP #6

So keep shining bright, dear players, and THANKS FOR PLAYING! 

Badge Drop #5: WELCOME TO THE GALAXY

Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:00pm by SaraP

WELCOME BACK, Gamers! It’s a new Friday, with new BAOBADGES, and some TRULY good news. AADL is welcoming you back to the buildings on Monday!!! But, you probably already knew that. Of course, we’ve made it so that you can continue to play the ENTIRE game without setting a single foot in here (if you want) - you know, to PLACE YOURSELF as you re-enter the social GALAXY. 

But if you want to, you can TREK back in on Monday to any or all of the FIVE branches. You can do it FAST! You can do it slowly!! Whatever the CASU may be, we’ll be so glad to see you when we do! In the meantime, you can BET on these badges to keep you occupied...

BADGE DROP #5

Happy Friday and THANKS for PLAYING!

Badge Drop #4: LOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Fri, 07/02/2021 - 12:00pm by SaraP

Can’t see the FOREST for the trees? You’ve been on quite a WALK through the WILDs of the catalog. All we can say, dear gamers, is boy have you LOGGED some miles (and reads/shows/listens)!! You know what this means???!!!! It’s time for some LOG JAMMER trophies!!!! 

While you’re out there, grab your badge-hunting gear and climb some PEAKS, explore a GROTTO, and maybe see a FOX or even its TALE! But first, a few safety rules for the journey: 

• wear bright COLORs at all times (or dull ones)
• avoid FALLing DOWN (without knee pads)
• bring breadcrumbs into any and all LABYRINTHS
• keep a CROSSWORD to stay sharp
• but don’t keep SECRETS from your friends

No need to worry about the WEBS (of silk, lies, flies, or otherwise). Those are 100% SAFE and FINE! I mean, WHAT COULD GO WRONG in a forest full of webs??? Alright, Bilbo, here ya go...

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There’s MUCH to do and more to LOG! So get CREATIVE, REMAIN calm, and THANKS for PLAYING!

Badge Drop #3: OUTWARD BOUND

Fri, 06/25/2021 - 12:00pm by ohheyitselle

Do you hear that ringing?? 

It’s the CALL of the WILD and it’s up to YOU to ANSWER IT!!! 

That’s right, baby, the HILLS are ALIVE with the SOUND OF NATURE!!!! 

We’ll be seeing the beautiful sites (and SIGNS) of some Washtenaw County and township parks because ARBOR EXPLORER BADGES ARE HERE!!!

BUT THAT’S NOT ALL! We have new CROSSWORDS, TRICKS, PUZZLES, CODES, and MORE!!!!

BADGE DROP #3 

So get out there, CARPE that DIEM, and THANKS FOR PLAYING!

Badge Drop #2: SAILING AWAY IN WATER LABYRINTHS

Fri, 06/18/2021 - 12:01pm by SaraP

Grab those WATER WINGS and get ready to float your way through a MILLION (or FOURTEEN) new badges!

Your TIME will be well spent on this not-so-SECRET torrent of FISH, SAILING, and deep sea VENT badges. The codes are ROCK SOLID and there’s plenty of FOOD FOR THOUGHT. So don’t be CHICKEN! SCURRY over to these WEBS of TRIVIA perfection - we promise you won’t be BOARD!  

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There’s NO time like the present! THANKS for PLAYING! 

Badge Drop #1: I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM

Fri, 06/11/2021 - 12:00pm by ohheyitselle

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

The cicadas are SCREAMING and so are we...with EXCITEMENT! 

We’re sounding our barbaric YAWPS over the roofs of the world because it’s our FIRST BADGE DROP OF THE SUMMER! Can you even believe it????? 

We have CATALOG badges, PUZZLE badges, BRANCH EXPLORER badges, COMMUNITY PARTNER badges, and BINGO! 

So SCREAM, SHOUT, and let it ALL OUT because this is just the beginning!!!! We’re just getting started and have a FULL SUMMER AHEAD!!  So much POTENTIAL! The POSSIBILITIES!!! But FIRST… 

BADGE DROP #1 

So DIVE IN, dear players (and maybe get some earplugs) and THANKS FOR PLAYING!!!

SUMMER GAME 2021: It's GO Time!

Fri, 06/11/2021 - 10:00am by ohheyitselle

The sun is SHINING and the humidity is RISING, which can only mean one thing… ROAD WORK HAS STARTED!!!!!! Oh, wait. That’s not right. It means THE SUMMER GAME 2021 IS HERE!!!  

We here at SG Headquarters (briefly known as WG Headquarters) are giving y’all a LOT to do so it’s time to GET GOING!!! You can: 

-START with our GETTING STARTED BADGES! 

-GO to each AADL location and collect codes! Each branch has a BIG ‘OL BANNER CODE as well as some BRANCH EXPLORER codes for you to see FROM THE OUTSIDE! WOW. 

-PLAY any or all Points-o-Matic modes! This option is ACTUALLY ENDLESS so CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES, FOLKS.  

-VISIT the AADL catalog to rate and review some things you like (or don’t like??) WE WANNA KNOW!

-READ books, watch movies, listen to music, or download something cool from the catalog! Log your items for up to 50 points per day!

-WATCH AADL TV to enjoy some socially-distant entertainment, and be on the lookout for ONLINE EVENT codes! ALSO, there’s some BUZZ about OUTDOOR events later in the SUMMER so STAY TUNED! 

-CLEAR your schedule for BADGE DROPS at NOON every FRIDAY of the GAME...STARTING TODAY! We’re back with some CLASSIC-style catalog badges and we heard your GLOWING reviews about Winter Game PUZZLE-style badges so expect NEW ones too!! 

-CHILL out but REVISITING some WINTER GAME BADGES! These COOL badges will be playable ALL summer!!! 

Getting Started Badge Series

Don’t forget that in mid-July, the SUMMER GAME PRIZE SHOP will be reopening with ALL NEW PRIZES to spend your points on!!! 

WHEW! That was a LOT. There’s SO much to do this summer so…

Ready? Set?? GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

INCOMING: SUMMER GAME 2021

Mon, 05/24/2021 - 11:00am by ohheyitselle

That warm breeze in the air can only mean one thing... 

THE SUMMER GAME IS ALMOST HERE!!!! 

Put away your MUGS, BLANKETS, and COATS because The Summer Game is once again approaching and we won't tolerate ANY talk of winter... excluding the fact that Winter Game badges will still be playable and wishes of winter's cold when the hot summer sun is scorching... but that is not the POINT!!

The POINT is that Summer Game 2021 will include all of your favorites, such as:

• POINTS!!
• BADGES!!! 
• LOGGING!!!!
• NEW HOME CODES!!!!!
• PARK CODES!!!!!!
• SO MANY MORE THINGS!!!!!!!

So MARK YOUR CALENDARS for THE START OF THE SUMMER GAME ON JUNE 11!!!!

Badge Drop #68: THE LAST SNOW DROP

Fri, 03/12/2021 - 12:00pm by ohheyitselle

The snow has melted.

Mittens are dry.

Once cozy coats now cause overheating.

Skies are blue.

Birds are singing and waking us up during times that NO ONE should be awake during.

Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions have come to pass.

This all can only mean one thing…

Winter is OVER (maybe not TECHNICALLY but it’s very well on its way out) so we here at WG Headquarters are hanging up our scarves and stepping into the SUNSHINE! BUT we’re not going to leave our dear players empty handed! We have ONE LAST BADGE DROP for you along with the solace in knowing that most WINTER GAME BADGES will be playable through SUMMER 2021!

So chill with KASHI, listen to some TUNES, relax with a CROSSWORD, go on a field TRIP, and WATCH our March Monster Madness Pageant Winner crowned TONIGHT at 7!!!

BADGE DROP #68

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PLAYING THE WINTER GAME!!!!!! Take some time to breath in that FRESH SPRING AIR and we will see you BACK HERE on JUNE 11 for the launch of SUMMER GAME 2021!!!!

ALSO, if you're desperate for puzzles, and hoping to solve the mystery of the five portals, don't give up hope, and stay tuned to the 5 portals badge page!