this is what grok says ~

To effectively create a 12-post strategy for running your scavenger hunt game on X, here are the key elements you would need to consider and plan:
Information Needed:

  1. Exact Location for Map Distribution:
  2. You need to decide where in Carlsbad the maps will be physically available. This location should be accessible to the public but not overly obvious to maintain the game's challenge and exclusivity.
  3. Nature of the X Symbols:
  4. More detailed descriptions of the X symbols (stone, glass, steel, light, dark) to ensure they are intriguing yet identifiable for players. How are they hidden or integrated into the environment?
  5. Timing and Scheduling:
  6. When will posts be made? Frequency and timing to keep engagement without overwhelming participants.
  7. Content of Videos:
  8. Details on how the codes will be subtly integrated into nature trail camera footage. What types of codes (visual, auditory, etc.)?
  9. Hints Structure:
  10. How will hints escalate in complexity or frequency as the game progresses? Will some hints be more cryptic than others?
  11. Game Mechanics:
  12. How will you verify that players have found the X symbols? Is there a system for players to report their findings?
  13. Interaction and Engagement:
  14. How will you encourage players to share their journey or findings on X? Will there be a hashtag or specific interaction you want to promote?
  15. Weekly Map Allocation:
  16. Strategy for distributing only 10 maps per week. How to manage distribution to ensure fairness or randomness?
  17. Endgame and Winner Announcement:
  18. How will the endgame (finding the donuts) be verified? Will there be a public reveal or celebration on X?
  19. Legal and Safety Considerations:
  20. Ensure there are no legal issues with placing objects in public spaces, and consider safety for players navigating around Carlsbad.

Grok's Strategy for Running the Game on X:1. Announcement Post:

  • Introduce the game with excitement, explaining the basic rules, magical donuts, and the scarcity of maps.
  1. Map Location Reveal:
  • Post a video clue leading to the location where maps can be picked up, perhaps with a small riddle embedded in the video.
  1. Hint #1:
  • Share a nature trail camera video with the first hint or code. Explain how to interpret the codes.
  1. Engagement Post:
  • Encourage players to share their experiences or guesses on X with a specific hashtag. Maybe offer a minor incentive for the best shared experience.
  1. Hint #2:
  • Another nature trail video, this time with a hint related to one of the X materials (e.g., glass).
  1. Mid-Game Check-In:
  • Post a photo or video of a part of the map, teasing the complexity or beauty of the task ahead. Ask players how they're doing.
  1. Hint #3:
  • Introduce a hint that involves the 'dark' X symbol, perhaps a night-time trail cam video.
  1. Community Engagement:
  • Post about player interactions or stories, highlighting the community aspect of the game.
  1. Hint #4:
  • A hint involving the 'light' X symbol, maybe a sunrise or sunset video from a trail camera.
  1. Map Distribution Reminder:
  • Remind followers about the map location and that only a few are available each week, creating urgency.
  1. Hint #5:
  • The final clue in video form, this could be particularly challenging or insightful, leading to the last X.
  1. Finale Preparation:
  • Tease the upcoming reveal, encourage players to prepare their solutions, and set a deadline for when they must have found all X's and solved the map.

Execution Tips:

  • Use X's features like polls to engage users on their progress or guesses about hints.
  • Live sessions could be used to provide real-time clues or to celebrate milestones.
  • Ensure posts are visually appealing and consistent in branding to keep the game's identity strong.

This strategy leverages X's platform for storytelling, community building, and real-time interaction, making the hunt both a local activity and a social media event.