Atlas - DIY - 300

 

Objective:

Turn discarded maps into a DIY project of your choice.

Details:

1) Choose a DIY project that utilizes old maps. The sky is the limit here, but make sure it's a project that you feel is worthy of 300 points!

Awesome examples of map projects include: 

And of course, you can always search for more ideas!

2) Take a photo of your completed project and post it in our Facebook group! Alternatively, or additionally, feel free to share the social media platform of your choice with the tag #QuestScouts.

Atlas - Art - 300

 

Objective:

Create a work of art inspired by a
bird's-eye view.

Details:

1) Using any medium you want, create a piece of art that represents a birds eye view of the city of your choice. Think of this as an artistic representation of a map. 

If you need a bit of inspiration, check out:

Requirement: Make your art on an 8 x 8" or larger canvas. (Canvas can be any material.)

2) Photograph your art and post it in our Facebook group! Alternatively, or additionally, feel free to share the social media platform of your choice with the tag #QuestScouts.

 

Atlas - Games Micro Objective - 50

 

Objective:

Find out how many countries of the world you can recall in just 15 minutes.

Details:

Atlas’ other games micro objective tests your knowledge of capital cities, but judging by past scores that test is too easy for many of you! This micro objective will be a bit more challenging for even the most studied cartophiles! Good luck!

1) Head over to Countries of the World from Sporcle.

2) Hit "play" to start your 15 minute timer.

3) The object of the game is to name as many countries as possible. To do so, type the country's name into the bar under "Enter Country."

4) Continue to name countries for 15 minutes. Your goal is to name all 197!

5) Report your score after a single play in the comments below. No cheating!

Atlas - Micro Objective - 50

 

Objective:

Test your ability to match capital cities to their corresponding countries.

Details:

1) Download and print the Atlas MOMQ puzzle.

2) The puzzle contains a list of countries and their capital cities. Draw a line from each country to what you think is their capital city.

3) When you've completed the puzzle, (or tried but given up,) you can check your answers with the puzzle key.

4) You're done! Leave a comment below telling us how many of the twelve matches you got right.

Atlas - Literature - 300

 

Objective:

Navigate a map or travel themed book of your choice.

Details:

1) Research and choose a book whose plot significantly features maps or navigation. Perhaps it’s a book about

We invite you to read something that you normally wouldn’t read. Perhaps you’ll choose the non-fiction route (pun intended) and read about the history of longitude. Or a once respected map dealer turned thief? If you’re feeling more like fiction, maybe a novel about a mapmaking family and their secrets?

Notes: 1) Make sure that the book you choose is related to maps or navigation, rather than simply having those words in the title. 2) Choose a book that is 100+ pages.

2) Write a short book review and post it in the comments below. Include the name of the book, author, and what you thought of it.

Atlas - Art Micro Objective - 50

 

Objective:

Create "Index Card Art" inspired by the provided prompt.

Details:

This micro objective is part of our ongoing series, "index card art." We chose index cards for two reasons. First, index cards are inexpensive and readily available. We don't expect that it will be difficult for any of you to procure an index card. Second, many who don't consider themselves "artists" tend to stress about creating or sharing art. Using an index card instead of a sketch book lends itself to silliness. Have fun with the prompt! We're not looking for perfection, just a good time. You can save your index cards and look back at them over time, or throw them away. The choice is up to you!

Objective:

1) Gather your supplies. You'll need an index card (4x6 or 5x7) and something to draw with. (Pencil, pen, markers... you get the point!)

2) Interpret the prompt below to make your index card art.

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3) Photograph your index card art and share it in our Facebook group! Alternatively, or additionally, feel free to share the social media platform of your choice with the tag #QuestScouts.

Atlas - Games - 300

 

Objective:

Play a tabletop game where exploration creates your map.

Details:

1) Choose a game in which you create a map as you you explore. In other words, a game in which the map isn’t complete prior to playing the game, but instead is created thought actions during gameplay. The official term for this gaming mechanism is “map addition”, and it can be a lot of fun!

MAP ADDITION GAME SUGGESTIONS

-Carcassonne. Build the map as you play!

-Saboteur. You are a dwarf building tunnels to mine gold… BUT, there is a traitor in your midst.

-Betrayal at House on the Hill. Explore a haunted mansion, but beware! Things might get a bit spooky!

-Tikal. Search for temples and lost treasure.

-Tiny Epic Dungeons. Cooperate with friends as you fight through the fantasy world of Aughmoore.

Any of the games listed under “map addition” on the Board Game Geek database.

2) Grab some friends and play the game you chose!

3) Take a photo that documents your gameplay and share it in our Facebook group! Alternatively, or additionally, feel free to share the social media platform of your choice with the tag #QuestScouts.

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