What we’re about
Hello, and welcome to Melbourne Hide & Seek Travel Games! This is a Jet Lag inspired Meetup group focused on bringing Jet Lag games from Nebula and YouTube to the city of Melbourne.
Hide and seek typically involves two hiders finding a secret hiding location, while two seekers track down the hiding location. The seekers will ask questions to help determine the location, while the hiders can use powerup or curse cards to delay the seekers.
The games are collaborative, light hearted and competitive in nature. The games involve minor physical components with extensive walking. Anyone 18+ can join this group. The games will take place in varying game map sizes focused around Melbourne, and utilize Melbourne's public transit network.
Some events may be more social or planning in nature. Events involving cafe or restaurant meetups may discuss game rules, game design, apps needed and any accommodations needed before the game. Other events involve full game events, which will range from 3-10 hours depending on the format.
Thank you for reading - We look forward to seeing you explore the city!
Upcoming events
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Melbourne Hide & Seek: Jet Lag Inspired Introduction @ Penny Farthing Cafe
Penny Farthing Cafe, 206 High St Northcote, Melbourne, AUHello, everyone!
I hope you are all doing well! Join me for coffee or brunch at Penny Farthing Café, 206 High Street, Northcote on Monday, November 10th, 11am–2pm. We will hang out and discuss a tram based version of Jet Lag: The Game, played for the following week. Feel free to stop by for whatever time works, you don't have to stay the entire 3 hours.
Please Note: This is a Cafe Meetup to...
- Discuss game rules and design
- Download any necessary apps
- Socialize with other players
- Request any accommodations (Neurodivergent friendly! Fidget spinners, quiet zones during the game if needed)
The actual game will be the following Monday, November 17th. The event on November 17th will take place under the clocks at Flinders Street Station. Plan to attend at 8:30AM, the game will start at 9:00AM. The game will take anywhere from 4-8 hours (hopefully on the lower end).
Please attend the Cafe Meetup only if you intend to participate in the game for the following week. Only those who attend the Cafe Meetup will be automatically invited to play.
We also have a Discord community for discussion, rules and updates. While prior experience with viewing Jet Lag: The Game (or browsing the Reddit/Discord communities) is helpful, it’s not strictly required to join. Everyone is welcome, whether you have seen the game or want to learn!
If you cannot attend the Cafe Meetup but would like to play the following week, you can message me. Space is limited and invitations are not guaranteed.
About The Game
This Hide & Seek-style game in Melbourne is inspired by Jet Lag: The Game. Whether you’re a fan or just curious, it’s a travel game relying on strategy, teamwork, and a bit of luck. The vibes of the game are competitive, but have a friendly and entertaining feel to them. One team could be taking selfies, while the other team is taste testing Australian snacks blindfolded.
I would highly recommend viewing at least the first 10-15 minutes of Jet Lag: The Game in NYC, because this will explain the game better than any rulebook or description.
The teams will typically consist of 2 seekers and 2 hiders. The hiders will have 30 minutes to hide using the city's tram network. Hiders will be able to find the seekers riding trains, trams and buses. Using the investigation questions, seekers will be able to acquire information about the hiders location and find them. Hiders will be able to use curses and power ups to delay the seekers. Once the hiders are found, the teams will switch, so the hiders will become the seekers, and the seekers will become the hiders. The team with the best hiding time wins the game and earns ultimate bragging rights!
Disclaimers:
- Only participants 18+ allowed
- Participants are responsible for their own safety for this event and the Hide & Seek game the following week
- Please stay home if you are feeling unwell
- Playing the game involves sharing your google maps location during the game, and involves sharing the email address associated with your google account.
- While walking is the only physical activity required, this game can be moderately demanding from a physical and mental standpoint. Please pack necessary supplies if playing the game later, including water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate clothing
- This game is inspired by Jet Lag: The Game and is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. This event is not endorsed or affiliated with Jet Lag: The Game or Wendover Productions
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