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PC Tex Ripley · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:59 am

One of the Borders promotional codes that I could find;

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G69CKR3K9T

and both this one and the Wal-Mart card have some great tips for pen and paper codes/code breaking ideas and tips for the young and even new people to the ARG scene. I hope the other promotional cards follow suit. Nicely done.

thebruce wrote:

Now who's actually going to go and ry to actually get a hold of those cards for their collection? =)

< looks menacingly at thebruce's gauntlet lying on the ground >

and I too am enjoying the book, carried on reading after the bairn went to sleep Smile

Whether or not it will come close to challenging Potter as all the media are drawing parallels against, will remain to be seen, although for me had more of a Lemony Snicket feel to it, although that may be purely down to the format of the book (same hardback size here in the UK, and feel to it)...

Although not a huge amount of puzzling (from the book and one card pack, plus the 'free' codes and the 6 online cards you get when you sign up, we have 9 solvable cards out of 30), the cards open up a wealth of story and background information which will take sometime to digest, which my little guy is enjoying.

Tex...

thebruce · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:22 pm

PC Tex Ripley wrote:

'shareable' card code given out by Wal-Mart as part of promotional launch I think, fwiw;

Quote:

G69CTWHC9T

Just a tiny spoiler... there is a credits page on the site that lists sources/photographers/artists for most of the cards here
Of the cards #400 and higher, seems there are 16 (mentioned). Some of the faq/info pages or pdfs also mention that a number of these (maybe all) are specific to some retailers where you can by the book.
But if the codes themselves aren't different, then they are definitely shareable Smile

thanks for the code.
Now who's actually going to go and ry to actually get a hold of those cards for their collection? =)

I just started reading the book tonight, and I'm through chater 4... loving it Smile

even though it's meant for kids. It's like Amazing Race and Rat Race rolled into one, and more...

ALISDAIRPARK · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:09 pm

nevermind...

PC Tex Ripley · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:29 pm

Did a bit of hunting and found another 'shareable' card code given out by Wal-Mart as part of promotional launch I think, fwiw;

Quote:

G69CTWHC9T

Tex...

ALISDAIRPARK · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:19 pm

not got the book, but signed up. So are we working on this together?

If so I'm in Janus..

thebruce · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:42 pm

PC Tex Ripley wrote:

Just got the book for my boy, pass it on...

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262P6XKTX2

Well in that case, I see your 26* and raise you a 27GG6XDGX2 Wink

PC Tex Ripley · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:31 am

Just got the book for my boy, pass it on... Wink

Quote:

262P6XKTX2

Tex..

sapagoo · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:53 pm

I signed up on Tuesday, haven't bought the book or cards.
I have a few online cards, and solve 4 puzzles total.

Let me know if I can help.

thebruce · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:35 am

bah! missed that max age... prizes only available for players ages 6-14 (obviously via parents w/permission)
but the game still looks playable for anyone; you just can't win anything... but, if ye got kids though... Wink

But it's true, it does seem like a great way to introduce a younger generation to args/mysteries/puzzles/brainy-fun stuff... Smile

BerzerkerJen · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:25 am

It looks like there are age restrictions for the prizes, and different rules for each country.

It looks like fun even without prizes, so I think I'll get the book.

thebruce · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:02 am

Well the first book has been released, and the39clues.com is live... the contest/prizes portions are available in numerous countries.

celina twittered that she started reading the first book and was really interested in it. So out of curiosity, I checked out the site, and it is pretty inice. I order the first book and some cards, and signed up for the online component.
The cards are a lot like PXC, and I'm thinking the puzzle cards will (hopefully) get harder as the game goes on...
I didn't see any age restriction Razz

so go sign up. LOTS of story and information to digest!

sapagoo · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:41 am

BerzerkerJen wrote:

I just came across this book on Amazon, so I searched and found this thread. Is anyone going to get this book for their kids (or themselves)?

My son is too young (only 4) and I am too old. But I read the first 2 chapters online, and will probably follow the online stuff if there is any interest.

BerzerkerJen · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:59 pm

I just came across this book on Amazon, so I searched and found this thread. Is anyone going to get this book for their kids (or themselves)?

danteIL · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:14 am

bump.

I'm not sure what the criterion was for making this an "old" news and rumor, but it looks like the publicity for the upcoming 39Clues books/game is starting, and the website has updated with a countdown (and we know that countdowns make a good ARG)...

http://the39clues.scholastic.com/

cassarenas · Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:28 pm

Ok... so.. anyone wants to raid this one just for fun?