Scavenger Hunt Deluxe: Barcelona

Come and join us this summer for our 1-day fun packed Scavenger Hunt Event in the whole Barcelona region. This event will involve travelling around on several means of transport including the Renfe, Metro and FGC trains and Trams.

Getting There

• Meeting Point: We will meet at Placa Catalunya, somewhere by the fountain.

• Flights: Barcelona’s main airport is Barcelona JT El Prat, serving several European and International flights. It is served by 2 rail lines, both connecting to the city of Barcelona. Metro L9 with trains running roughly every 10 mins. Renfe R2 Nord with trains running 30 mins. Although not recommended, Girona and Reus airports may also be options. Both airports have buses that can connect to both Renfe stations where you can get a Regional train to Barcelona although frequencies may not be as regular. For Girona, there may be an option available to travel on a High Speed Train.

• Trains: Placa Catalunya has 2 Renfe stations around the area: Placa Catalunya and Passeig de Gracia. The lattar is a 10 minute walk away from the square. (Although there’s a much quicker jounrey to there on the Metro) There’s also a few Metro Stations and a FGC station serving around the area including Catalunya, Catalunya (FGC), Universitat, Urquinaona etc. Barcelona Sants is the main Rail hub which connects most of the Rodalies and Regional lines, and long distance services including high speed services.

• Tickets: It is highly recommended to buy the ATM T-Dia. (Zones 1-6) This covers mainly all transports: Renfe, Metro, FGC, Trams, Montjuic and Vallvidrera Funiculars and most buses that covers the 6 zones. For buses, it may be worth to double check the routes if it’s eligible. If the route includes the ATM logo on the maps and buses it is a good sign that it’s eligible.

Game Info:

• Format: 1 Day Scavanger Hunt involving completing many challenges and visiting bonus locations to score points. The main aim is to score as many points as you can.
• Movement: You may use all eligible transport that’s covered under the T-Dia ticket. This include rail replacement and special buses arranged by Renfe.
• Challenges and Scoring: Each team will be given a list of all the challenges that they need to complete as well as a map of Bonus locations they must visit in person.

There will be 1 hour intervals in which each team will generate a:

• Curse: Curses are to be inflicted onto/any of your opponents.
• Buff: Buffs are powerups that involve receiving extra points for your team.
• Battle: You may choose any of your/your opponents and request for a battle challenge.

Points are variable depending on difficulties of challenges and depending on how far the locations are. However for each challenge/locations, full points will be awarded only to the team that completes it first. Other teams that completes it after will receive half points. Other points awarded including Battles, Curses, Powerups and being the first team to return to the starting location before the end of game time.

You can check out the Game Map here!