Quest for the One Brick

‘Quest for the One Brick’ has reached the tipping point!

We raised a total of $2,000!

Hello Quest-ers!

Thank you for signing up for Quest for the One Brick: a Groupon Scavenger Hunt! We are really excited for Saturday and are looking forward to friendly competition and fun!

The Quest is coming up quickly, and we wanted to send out a few reminders, tips, and points opportunities!

Tips and Reminders

*Though the weather should be nice, PLEASE dress appropriately- it’s Chicago, you never know! THE QUEST IS ON, RAIN OR SHINE!
*Registration starts at 11 am- we recommend you get there early because…
*Clues will be given out at 12 pm SHARP- If you haven’t completed registration by 12pm, YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR CLUES ON TIME! Its up to you to get there early enough to be all checked in by noon
*We suggest buying a 1 Day CTA pass if you do not already have a CTA card of some sort- it will save you time and hassle (and money) during the Quest
*There will be an AWESOME prize for best team outfit/costume- so get in the spirit and show your creativity! We will take pictures at registration.
*At least one smart phone/iphone/phone with internet access per team is recommended
*You can donate the items listed below during registration OR check-in at Joe’s, but it will be a lot easier for you if you bring them to registration
*If you have friends who still want to participate- they can! Sign up is available at registration- but we will accept cash and checks only.
*Be sure to invite friends to the after party at Joe’s also- they will want to see your awesome photos and applaud your success!

Earn Points with Donations for our partner organizations

Deodorant- 10 points per item (travel size worth 5 points)- UP TO 45 POINTS

Children’s books: 20 points for up to 5 books, every book after that worth 5 points each UP TO 45 POINTS

Adult books: 20 points for up to 5 books, every book after that worth 5 points each UP TO 45 POINTS

Non-perishable food: 20 points for up to 5 items, every item after that worth 5 points each UP TO 45 POINTS

Questions? E-Mail quest@onebrick.org or comment below.

Thank you again! We can’t wait to meet you on Saturday!

Andrea Schuster and Patty Huber

Want your team to earn extra points for the Quest?

Then read on!

Clue #1:

Stars are made,
books are judged, and
the backward queen who
rules the ladies can be found
her at 4pm.

Clue #2:

Diversity and communication
are celebrated through
faces, water and glass.

A tourist would be remiss if
this they were to pass.

Each clue is worth 20 points!!

Email your answers to Quest@onebrick.org.

Good luck, Quest teams!

Registration is 11-12 at the 312 Beer Garden in Millennium Park, east of Pritzker Pavilion.

Link to Map

QUEST FOR THE ONE BRICK: RULES AND INFO

The Quest for the One Brick is a wacky urban adventure.
Teams of two – four solve clues, have a wild city adventure and complete fun activities and inter-missions while discovering the city in a fresh way!

Objective: to have fun during this wild urban adventure, sample the best local businesses, learn about area non-profits, and earn as many points as possible along the way.

CLUES:

Each team leader will be given one packet of clues at promptly at12pm. Your entire team must complete registration before you can get the clues. If you and your team have not completed registration by 12, you will not get your clues on time.

The clue packet will contain a list of 25 clues – some easy, some difficult, some downright awesome- that lead to checkpoint destinations. These destinations will be a mix of Groupon’s featured business, One Brick’s non-profit partners, and other points of interest around Chicago. There are activities at most of the checkpoint destinations that are worth additional points.

All photos documenting your activities must include the WHOLE team, and must include the orange brick given to your team with the clue packet.

The clue packet will contain a list of 10 inter-missions. Photos are the best form of documentation for the inter-missions. The brick must be included in these photos as well.

If the brick is not in all of the photos, you will not get all of the completion points (100 total possible).

None of the checkpoints or inter-missions are mandatory.

ALL Teams must check in at the Finish Line at Joe’s on Weed by 4pm. LATE ARRIVIAL WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION!

Clues may be completed in any order.

POINTS:

There are three ways to earn points:

1. Solve/decipher clues, visit the corresponding checkpoints, and participate in the activities available for additional points

2. Complete and document inter-missions

3. Donations and other “non-checkpoint” related clues as listed in the clue packet

To facilitate points-calculations at the end of the race, please be sure to check off on the clue packet all activities completed, have photos easily accessible on one camera or phone, and turn in all donations BEFORE having points checked.

HELP OPTIONS:

People: Phone-a-friend, stop a stranger on the street, or mime with the street performers to help you answer clues. Just don’t ask event staff to give you the answers.

Technology: Use your GPS, laptop, mobile phone, or other internet-enabled device to help you answer clues and find your way.

TRANSPORTATION:

Teams may only travel by foot or public transit. This includes Metra, any form of transit that accepts CTA cards, and water taxis.

Teams may not use any form of private transportation or accept any rides. This includes car-taxis, private cars, motorcycles, bicycles, in-line skates, pedicabs, horses, or any other form of private transportation.

During the event every Quest Team MUST:

Obey all local laws, regulations, and traffic laws. Participants are solely responsible for their actions and the consequences of those actions during the Quest for the One Brick.

Wear the official nametag at all times, in such a way that it is clearly visible.

Comply with the directions of One Brick event staff, local authorities, and property and/or venue owners and managers.

Quest Teams may NOT:

Engage in unsportsmanlike or illegal conduct. Verbal or physical aggression towards the public, local officials, other participants, or One Brick staff, or acts of vandalism, theft, or harassment may result in disqualification from the race, at the discretion of One Brick staff.

ADDITIONAL FINE PRINT:

One Brick staff reserves the right to disqualify any participant or team for any reason at any time.

A team’s time will be recorded when the last teammate arrives at the finish line at Joe’s on Weed St. and gets a stamp.

In the event of physical injury, sickness, accident or any other incident which may bring into question an individual’s ability to safely complete the race, One Brick staff may disqualify the team.

If more than one team is present at a challenge location at the same time, the teams will complete the challenge in the order in which they arrived. One Brick staff reserves the right to delay a team until the previous team has completed the challenge before allowing the next team to begin.

No registration refunds will be given for any reason.

No Worries, Sign Up at the Event!

If you missed online registration you can still participate in The Quest. Sign up at the event start at 312 Beer Garden in Millennium Park from 11-12. Cash and Checks only.

Come leaf through donations at this One Brick partner organization.
You just might “Open” your mind to new ideas.
Will you gossip with the Bennett sisters? Or say Goodnight Moon?
Or will you help a child enjoy the wonders of Captain Underpants?!

Email your answer to Quest@onebrick.org

Correct answers earn 20 points for your team!

The start point and registration for The Quest will be at the 312 Beer Garden (East side of Pritzker Pavilion) in Millennium Park.

Sign up before Sunday, August 8th to get 100 extra points for your team!