Take the Cruise IQ Challenge!

[Dan Askin]

Hey,

How well do you know your cruise geography?

We've launched a beta version of Cruise IQ, a map-based geography game that'll will prove how much (or little) you know about the cruise ports you're visiting. It really is quite fun, despite how "nerdy" it sounds (map-based geography game?).

This version is pretty much just the game, but eventually we'll be adding features like a leaderboard and icons that allow you to show off your IQ.

It's easy to play but hard to master. Give it a try and tell me what you think or if you have any questions about the game.

http://www.cruisecritic.com/cruiseiq/

Thanks,

Dan

[LauraS]

Hey, this is fun stuffola, folks! I got a trillion points, can you?

HA HA!

[LauraS]

::if we had a leaderboard MY NAME would be at the top....yep, seriously ::::

[Dan Askin]

Excellent score. I only got 200,000. Just for clarification, a trillion points = approximately the IQ of Einstein, one of the smartest people ever to live. I'm not sure whether or not Einstein enjoyed cruising though.

[cruiserbryce]

ugh...Canada killed me...

[Dan Askin]

Originally Posted by cruiserbryce

ugh...Canada killed me...

Canada has a reputation for felling the mighty. The key is Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick -- and if you get Martha's Vineyard, you can really pinpoint that one.

It took developing an unhealthy obsession with the game to improve my scores.

[Socref124]

Originally Posted by Dan Askin

Hey,

How well do you know your cruise geography?

We've launched a beta version of Cruise IQ, a map-based geography game that'll will prove how much (or little) you know about the cruise ports you're visiting. It really is quite fun, despite how "nerdy" it sounds (map-based geography game?).

This version is pretty much just the game, but eventually we'll be adding features like a leaderboard and icons that allow you to show off your IQ.

It's easy to play but hard to master. Give it a try and tell me what you think or if you have any questions about the game.

http://www.cruisecritic.com/cruiseiq/

Thanks,

Dan

Great game....And I thought I was good at Geography...

[alicam]

Alaska and Mexico did me in....the rest of the states and Canada were fine though....

[Dan Askin]

Originally Posted by Socref124

Great game....And I thought I was good at Geography...

Originally Posted by alicam

Alaska and Mexico did me in....the rest of the states and Canada were fine though....

Reason enough to hone the skills? But seriously, I've probably played 100 times.

[ovccruiser]

I would have got the European ones, honest

[Dan Askin]

Originally Posted by ovccruiser

I would have got the European ones, honest

Ah, but first you must master Canada, Mexico and Alaska.

[fann1sh]

That was fun, but I was surprised I made it to level 11....a bit easier than the similar TripAdvisor game. So...when DO we get leader boards ?

[Gonzo70]

Wow, I need to study my Mexican ports (or maybe do a Mexican cruise to get me up to speed)!

Fun game.

[caber]

I didn`t get past the second stage.
Give us Europe!

[Dan Askin]

Originally Posted by fann1sh

That was fun, but I was surprised I made it to level 11....a bit easier than the similar TripAdvisor game. So...when DO we get leader boards ?

Interesting comment, perhaps the experience you gained on tripadvisor version was beneficial? Can't promise a when on the leadeboard, but you can always add a "My Cruise IQ = 160" and your score to your board sig. As of now, it's just for friendly competition.

Originally Posted by caber

I didn`t get past the second stage.
Give us Europe!

Europe comes to those who pass the Mexican Riviera, Canada, Alaska and the States. I have confidence in you caber.

[spongerob]

I scored 232,525. Got an IQ of 200. Look at the big brain on Rob!

[Grandpaul]

Made me realize I've been to just about every one of those ports. Good game. Lots of good memories.

[Leejnd4]

OOH! I've been obsessed with playing this on TripAdvisor for weeks now - I'm looking forward to seeing how that experience will help me on this one. Off I go!

[Dan Askin]

Originally Posted by spongerob

I scored 232,525. Got an IQ of 200. Look at the big brain on Rob!

Rob, that's certainly the highest score I've seen so far. Until your score is outdone, well done!

[spongerob]

And to think, I did poorly with the Caribbean because I couldn't see the islands on my screen...