map from last year's treasure hunt
Just like it did last year, Volvo appears to be launching another treasure hunt wherein one lucky buccaneer will escape with the ultimate automotive treasure - a new car! The online clue board is located here, and with a new installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise set to debut May 25th, the Disney website is a part of the hunt, as well. At World's End isn't just the name of the new Pirates movie, it just might also be the location of this year's dig as well.
This bit from the current contest entry leads us to wonder what will be at the end of your shovel when you finally strike gold: "The treasure this year will shock even the toughest swashbucklers out there." Could it be one of the SEMA C30s? All of them? We can only hope and pray, though last year's XC90 was hardly a bad prize in its own right. As we said in our post on last year's contest (one of the most commented on Autoblog posts of all time with 1,271 comments), tying into a hit movie franchise, giving away a vehicle or two and doing it in such a fun and different way is a refreshing change for Volvo. Now, all for one and... that's it, go get your car.
[Source: Volvo via GTChannel.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
DJ @ Mar 20th 2007 5:54PM
Given Volvo has new models to promote, the awesome new S80 and C30, my guess is the winner will get the S80 and runnerups will get C30's.
Ronald @ Mar 20th 2007 8:59PM
Wow, when will volvo stop playing Hide and go seek and get serious. The only 2 cars in their lineup worth considering is the S80 and the XC90. (maybe the c70 if it had more POWER!!!!). I hope it isnt a C30 people will be looking for. that car is fugly. Volkswagen will eat that car alive in the coming months. And i REALLY hope it isnt a v70. the back is so 1950's.
phil @ Mar 21st 2007 4:46AM
Ronald can only see as far as his nose. He cannot understand that other people may have a different sense of aesthetic. I like the c30 and the v70. The only thing VW will be eating in the coming months is warranty repairs due to crappy electrical systems...
kayakjack @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:49PM
If anyone from the original contest is reading/posting here - kindly let me know. Here we go again. Regards, kayakjack
Rudy @ Apr 3rd 2007 12:31PM
Hi kayak.. I was in for the first hunt. Got the correct answer only a little late. I heard there is already a map floating around for this hunt.
mexcellent @ Apr 3rd 2007 3:39PM
Hello Kayak. I was also in the first hunt, and remember you as well as others. Just wanted to say thanks.
mexcellent @ Apr 3rd 2007 7:38PM
Hey Kayak, I too was in the hunt and remember you as well as others. Just wanted to say thanks.
kayakjack @ Apr 3rd 2007 9:56PM
Hey Rudy and mexcellent - are you saying that you posted to this blog during the first contest? I don't recall your postings at all - if so, what were the numbers of your postings that you made here before? Thanks. Regards. kj
kayakjack @ Apr 4th 2007 8:33PM
Kim - study up on things such as tangrams (google this for puzzles to work out), and sites such as jigzone.com. Regards, kj
Kim @ Apr 4th 2007 10:51PM
I played it last year and I had a ball! I flipped when I saw there's a new game coming! Anyone know a good way to brush up on these kind of puzzles while we are waiting for this one to start?
mexcellent @ Apr 7th 2007 7:22PM
I was way behind and played catch up so you will not find a posting from me.
Maggie Davis @ Apr 8th 2007 12:04PM
Hey Kayakjack,
I'm back for another try also. I'm trying to finish my Rank I graduate classes by August. Between classes and traveling softball, I felt the need to invest in one of those air cards for my laptop. This game is just one more excuse as to why that was a good investment!!!!
Maggie
sandcastle sallie @ Apr 20th 2007 2:46PM
Wanted to say how much I loved this blog during the last hunt. Even though I didn't post, I enjoyed reading all the comments and really liked how everyone was helpful and seemed to enjoy just playing the game. Other blogs got downright nasty and cut-throat.
I came across news that last year's winner of the car posted it on e-bay last Friday. Doesn't look like he ever drove it, but put it in storage. Odometer shows it only has 57 miles. Wow! I would have been driving it 57 miles every day!
Anyway, check it out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160106514039&rd=1,1
Seawench @ Apr 26th 2007 4:01PM
ARRRRR! A-Hoy ready to set sail again!
onepriate @ Apr 27th 2007 2:32PM
kayakjack, I was here last time and had a blast! Am looking forward to the adventure!
speed130 @ Apr 30th 2007 4:55AM
hi,
is participation in da hunt available only for the 22 countries mentioned ? wud like to know if users 4m india can participate. thanx.
speed130 @ Apr 30th 2007 4:55AM
hi all
hav a small query. are partcipants from the 22 countries listed only allowed? what abt folks from other places ? surely they can be part of the online hunt. (i 2 am from india and would like to give the contest a try).
mexcellent @ May 4th 2007 4:19PM
Ok. Got it. Just was not looking carefully enough.
mexcellent @ May 4th 2007 4:26PM
Why is no one posting? Is there a better place?
Maggie Davis @ May 4th 2007 4:40PM
Just got here and figured out the map in the water. Is there a stupid design under these crabs?