It is a blend of online game & info quest, a bit of a puzzle, some code cracking too….it is fun, educational, surprising & intentionally enigmatic. We want you to explore and discover, just as you would when visiting a new place. You will be dropped in, with one password, and need to find your way to the end.
2. If you live in Vermont, you will enjoy it. It has been created by Vermonters about Vermont, to celebrate our community and this cool place we call home. It is particularly suited for families to do together-explore, learn, be curious, have fun!
3. You enter the challenge via the pay portal on the VABVI website. A credit card is required to pay. You will be asked for your email so that we can send you the information that you need to start the challenge.
4. How much does it cost? $15. The fee was settled upon when the fairs were canceled--the fee is less than entry to the fair.
5. What does the entry fee support? All proceeds support the statewide services offered by VABVI to blind & visually impaired Vermonters.
6. Is it a competition? Is there something to win? It could be done as a competition or not, it is your choice. A classroom could challenge another classroom, you could challenge a friend, etc. Or, you can challenge yourself to make it to the end. If you make it to the end, and send us your answers, we will let you know how you did and send you a certificate of completion, and an invisible golden key to the state.
7. Is it hard? Will I get stuck? Hopefully it is challenging but not so hard that anyone gets frustrated! Everything can be answered either online or from the information contained within the challenge. You will be asked to go outside and locate things in your community. If you get really stuck, you can email us and we will give you a nudge.
8. Why was it created? VABVI’s fundraising events were canceled due to the virus. We faced figuring out a new way to raise funds for our statewide programs within the new health guidelines, while sensitive to the fact that we’ve all been impacted, it is a challenging time for all of us. We created the GBLSC as something for people to do while at home, as something that we could give back to Vermont--a celebration of our community and to underscore that we are all in this together, in the past and today. We miss getting together and look forward to the day when we can get together to celebrate being able to get together again! Until then, stay healthy friends, good luck with the challenge and thank you for your support!
