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 :rolleyes:::::

[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]

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]

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]

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

 

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:D

[Dan Askin]

I would have got the European ones, honest:D

 

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 :D?

[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]

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 :D?

 

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.

 

 

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]

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...

[fann1sh]

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

 

 

Not quite breathing down your neck, Rob....224,271 (and that also gave me an "IQ" of 200.)

 

My downfall is Mexico...barely skin through, there

[flatman]

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

 

Okay, DW is right, I need to get out more!!

[runnerandme]

Just proves to me that I need to cruise more.

Fun game, thanks.

 

Connie

[fann1sh]

Knowledgeable CC'ers are bringing the game standards up. I just scored higher than my first run...and got a lower "IQ" mark.

[Dan Askin]

Knowledgeable CC'ers are bringing the game standards up. I just scored higher than my first run...and got a lower "IQ" mark.

 

You've got the gist of the game exactly. Works like the traditional IQ -- as the sample size grows, everything shifts accordingly. And because we are a knowledgeable group, as we get a more reflective sample, it's going to take a lot to move the needle. I can't imagine I'll be able to improve my IQ by that much, but who knows, if I play another 200 times, it might happen.