Find a Real Pirates Treasure
This is your chance to go on a real treasure hunt. However, you’re not going for the gold but for a brand new Volvo XC90 carrying the Pirates of the Caribbean colors.
Yes, that is right, the car will be painted and themed after the pirates movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”, including graphics from the film and custom painted 20 inch wheels.
The hunt starts on the 12th June with the final question send to the players on 11th July. To be able to participate you will have to visit a Volvo Dealer to get a treasure hunt map and register online at the Volvo Hunt website.
To participate, individuals must visit a Volvo retailer to pick up the treasure maps. Winners will only be eligible if they can produce the original treasure map upon conclusion of the hunt.
In addition to the United States, other Volvo regions participating in the hunt include the United Kingdom, Japan, Spain and Austria.
Finalist will be flying to the secret location where they will be able to dig for the car. Let’s hope it doesn’t come cursed. Good luck to everybody participating in the hunt.
Who will be the first to find the buried XC90?
June 12th, 2006 at 11:39 pm
Come on down to Superior Volvo, StateLine and 435 in Kansas City. We have the treasure maps and the special code to start the hunt. You MUST be in possession of a map to win. It is TRUE!! Volvo has buried a Pirates of the Caribbean Themed XC90 somewhere in the word. 3 winners from the US, and one each from Japan, Great Britian, Spain and Australia will be flown to the secret location. First one who finds the XC90 owns it.
YoHoHo, come to Superior Volvo to get your map!
June 13th, 2006 at 4:08 pm
Travis,
Send me your mailing address and I’ll put one in the mail for you
June 13th, 2006 at 5:07 pm
VickieKcVolvo,
very nice of you, (but there might be more people asking for one)
I would be happy with a picture of the map!
June 13th, 2006 at 5:11 pm
Andy,
If you are one of the finalists, you need to have the hard copy of the map in your posession.
June 13th, 2006 at 5:20 pm
VickieKcVolvo,
The problem is, I will not be able to play the game
…… a picture of the map is fine for me (to share here on the blog)
June 13th, 2006 at 5:26 pm
I will scan the map tomorrow. (i don’t have access to a scanner today)
Where do you want me to send the jpg?
June 13th, 2006 at 6:51 pm
Vickie,
I am in the same dilemna, how can I email you my address?
June 13th, 2006 at 10:11 pm
I’d love a map, but can’t make it to the nearest dealer…
can I get one mailed to me.
Mike Garlick
c-141 Delta college
university center, mi 48710
June 14th, 2006 at 6:39 am
VickieKcVolvo: You are also my closest volvo dealer. I’d love a map also. Could you send one to me? Thanks in advance,
Dave Krogh
410 S Phillips
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
June 14th, 2006 at 7:20 pm
rahul agarwal
201 w wheeler rd
seffner, fl 33584
June 14th, 2006 at 7:51 pm
[...] So bleibt uns gelangweilten Mitteleuropäern (oder sollte ich lieber “alte Europäer” sagen?) nur das ziellose Herumklicken auf Würfeln und (liebevoll animierten) Spielkarten. Ich hege insgeheim die Hoffnung, dass ich den weiteren Verlauf im Mauskingdom-Blog weiter verfolgen darf. Dort könnten demnächst die ersten Karten auftauchen… [...]
June 14th, 2006 at 9:24 pm
[...] Thanks to VickieKCVolvo, who has been posting on the “Find a real Pirates Treasure” entry, we now have a map to show you from the treasure hunt. [...]
June 14th, 2006 at 9:35 pm
I put in the mail today, maps for those of you who supplied mailing addresses. You can reach me at superiorvolvo.com
June 15th, 2006 at 2:03 am
Hey, I know we probably shouldn’t be sharing tips on how to play, since we’re all trying to win…but since I’m not too far along…has anyone figured out how to solve for the coordinates when you’re at “Madeira”?
June 15th, 2006 at 9:38 am
Great reactions everybody
Remember for those who do not have a map or will not play but would like see the map, you can find it in this blog too…
June 15th, 2006 at 6:24 pm
um, stupid question of the day. where do i click to see the map that the administrator posted?
June 15th, 2006 at 8:00 pm
Rahul,
click on the Mousekingdom.blog on the top and you can scroll down to find the map…
June 16th, 2006 at 1:03 am
TravisPSU,
Why do you like the spelling of my name, do you know someone who has it spelled the same way? Just had to ask. Thanks, I’ll let you know if I end up figuring Madeira out.
June 16th, 2006 at 4:24 am
Vickie, my nearest is 50 miles away, can you send one to 12751 lake vista drive Gibsonton, FL 33534? Thanks!
June 16th, 2006 at 6:00 am
VickieKCVolvo: Is there any chance that you would be able to send me a map?
If so can you please send it to
Dan Young
628 Washington Avenue
Oakmont PA, 15139
June 16th, 2006 at 7:33 am
Vickiekcvolvo
I noticed you have mailed a few maps out. If you are able I would love to receive one.
W. Roberts
P.O Box 2071
Warsaw, In. 46581
June 16th, 2006 at 9:25 am
I am disabled, any chance of getting a map mailed out to me so I can play the game with my little girl? Thanks in advance.
PO Box 55003 Jacksonville, FL 32216
June 16th, 2006 at 7:10 pm
Hi VickieKCVolvo,
If it is possible, could you mail me a map also? Thank you.
Brian Liem
304 E. Daniel St.
Apt 702
Champaign, IL 61820
June 18th, 2006 at 12:05 am
PLEASE HELP!!! there are no maps for 150 miles, could some one mail us up to 4 maps. the mailing is : 325 n 1st street Hermiston, OR 97838.
June 19th, 2006 at 5:58 am
I would love a map also, but don’t want to post my address on the internet. you could email me at: adamandsarahg@yahoo.com. Then I could email you my address.
June 19th, 2006 at 10:17 pm
As far as the puzzles, if more than 3 people make it to the end, they have an essay to decide who competes, so why not help? If I’m thinking of the right puzzle for Madeira, click on one of the barrel numbers, was the 1st top left? An old guy comes up and tells a story. Write down the numbers he give you in order and that is your coordinate.
Anyone figured out MT Helena?
June 20th, 2006 at 1:18 am
Nibs494,
Thanks so much! You’re right, I guess I just was focusing more on the numbers on the barrels than anything else. Wish I could help you with St. Helena, but the only thing I know is, you’re supposed to “count”…and the other thing that confuses me is, they have N,S,E and W all listed on the ladder rungs. In the past they’ve only had the two, which made it alot easier. Wish I could help you more, I’ll let you know if I figure it out!
June 20th, 2006 at 3:07 am
Please to send a map ??!!??
Countess Evil
661 CR 316
Tiplersville, MS 38674
Thanks tons and if you want I”ll paypal you the postage, gotta be cheaper than driving the 100+ miles to my local dealer.
June 20th, 2006 at 3:19 pm
Thanks, figured it out FINALLY! On Helena, have to use the numbers on the ladder rungs to navigate (count) to the next ladder rung. Found a good spoiler site for anyone who is interested (and stuck!) http://pirateloot.blogspot.com/
Happy hunting!
June 20th, 2006 at 9:14 pm
Can anyone help. New to this game in the Sargaso sea I grab the bottle but then the next screen only loads to 72% ? The egg timer sands keep running so I assume the screen is not stuck but it will not load past this point ??
Can anyone help
June 21st, 2006 at 8:49 am
I live quite a ways from a delaership. Would it be possible for you to send me a map as well?!
Mike Nolde
1920 N. Plum
Hutchinson, KS 67502
Thanks!!
June 22nd, 2006 at 6:19 am
im in hawaii and far from a dealership could you mail me a map please
Lcpl Edwards
Mag 24 hmh 363 avi
MCBH Kaneohe Bay hi 96863
June 22nd, 2006 at 6:57 am
Got the map you sent thanks!!!
Knocked off the first 7 puzzles, and am spending my time
studying the stars of the polar sky.
If you’re stumped a good blog to search also is
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/06/13/shiver-me-timbers-volvo-launches-treasure-hunt-for-buried-suv/
I’ve found many a valuable hint, is to be gleen off this website.
if your stuck on an early puzzle, drop me an email and I’ll give you
a push in the right direction. No answers, but I do share hints I’ve found.
pete(atsign)doctorslime.com
June 22nd, 2006 at 9:16 pm
Vickiekcvolvo I would like a treasure map as well.
Tina Valenzuela
PO Box 208
Arma, KS 66712
thanks, I would come up there but gas just costs too much right now
June 24th, 2006 at 12:14 am
I’m still confused… How do you start???
June 24th, 2006 at 8:17 pm
what is the name ov the port with the key thing??? :/
June 24th, 2006 at 8:19 pm
hello????? pz healp (’-')
June 25th, 2006 at 8:25 am
Wow. I am amazed at the number of people cheating. Yes, cheating. How can you feel good about entering a contest when you aren’t actually doing the work? What kind of a lesson does that send any kid who is watching with their parents working on the puzzles? Why bother comes to mind… I’m sorry I looked at this blog.
June 26th, 2006 at 2:39 pm
Nowhere it is said you cannot share information or even help people to find the solution. If people feel they want to share what they know, why not. At the end of the trip only one will win the car, maybe the person who will win found some help. As a thank you s/he could invite the person who helped her to take a drive (maybe to Disneyland or Disneyworld)… If you feel you want to do this without help you should indeed not read this blog entry but visit all the other entries instead… (really no reason to stay away). Good luck to all treasure hunters…
June 26th, 2006 at 7:50 pm
i’d like a map please. theres no volvo dealership for miles. please send me one thanx
Collin Crossland
3434 Arbor Road
Joplin MO, 64804
June 26th, 2006 at 8:24 pm
Vickiekcvolvo,
I really appreciate your offer to help us all get a map. Would you please send one to me?
Donan Iacovone
761 Grove Drive
Naples, Florida 34120
Thank you very much.
June 27th, 2006 at 5:05 am
VickieKCVolvo,
Would you be so kind as to send me a map? I live an hour and a half away from any dealerships. Thanks.
Karl Parker
P.O. Box 772
Cobb, CA 95426
June 27th, 2006 at 7:26 am
Vicki,
It’s so very kind of you to send maps to us poor folks who don’t live near a Volvo dealerhsip. (Mine is 90 miles away).
I would really appreciate receiving a map.
Thank you so much!
Please mail it to:
Michelle Lindsey
1756 Jefferson Ave
#119
Oxford, MS 38655
June 28th, 2006 at 6:23 pm
Hey could one of you mail me a map too?
I would really appreciate if you did
Mail:
Bruce Flickinger
24026 N 42nd Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85310
June 28th, 2006 at 11:05 pm
I just want a code.
June 30th, 2006 at 9:30 am
would you be so kind is to mail me a map?
3665 needles hwy apt# 59 e
laughlin,NV 89029
July 1st, 2006 at 6:06 am
Ok, Im stuck on Saint Helena - LITERALLY. I cant move up the ladder, What am I doing wrong???????
July 1st, 2006 at 10:56 am
hi im reali confussed cn sum 1 tell me i gt de puzzel tinz n i solve em bt lyk wht de tin bout otha websyts i didnt gt sent any:S. is volvo meant 2 send um u ?? cn sum1 plz help? xx
July 3rd, 2006 at 5:52 pm
Arrrrr anyone have the entry keyword for cozumel? I already have the destination
July 3rd, 2006 at 6:04 pm
VickieKcVolvo,
Will you please mail me a copy of the map? I would be very grateful.
D. Pruitt
1160 S. Marietta Pkwy 1309D
Marietta, GA 30060
July 11th, 2006 at 1:28 pm
Can someone tell how to start - i’ve got the entry code and i have the dices shown 12 - but what have i to do now. I really do not understand what they want from me. I also have a card (hard copy). WHO CAN HELP ME???
July 11th, 2006 at 9:40 pm
I am also totally stuck on Saint Helena ! I feel that it’s broken! Does it work?
Are we supose to stay there?
July 11th, 2006 at 11:41 pm
http://pirateloot.blogspot.com/
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/06/13/shiver-me-timbers-volvo-launches-treasure-hunt-for-buried-suv/
July 12th, 2006 at 3:39 pm
I REALLY need help finding the keyword to get onto port royal. The riddle is:
All eight but one will see the same
For you to find that final name.
Can someone PLEASE help me.(At least give me a hint!)
July 12th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
the answer to the riddle with the dice and twelve is: sea.
July 12th, 2006 at 3:50 pm
If anyone needs a secret pirate code for the beginning it’s blackpearl.
July 12th, 2006 at 3:58 pm
I REALLY need help finding the coordinates to get onto the place after cozumel. Can someone PLEASE help me.(At least give me a hint!)
July 12th, 2006 at 4:27 pm
If oyu used black pearl you can not win!
The true on is something else!
July 12th, 2006 at 4:28 pm
Heres a hint! find all the S! line them up.
July 13th, 2006 at 6:51 am
Please give me a hint on what to do on the latter @ Saint Helena? =) I am so stuck!
July 13th, 2006 at 12:48 pm
There are plenty of tips to be found at this forum: http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=182&sid=d740149867a09b7ff69bb5619f0b8db2 . Find the appropriate thread and start reading. Keep in mind that this is a USA site, references are made to the UK and Japanese sites which are several hours ahead for new clues.
July 21st, 2006 at 10:03 pm
Bermuda
Dig around to find a box of wine. Drip the wine onto the bottle to reveal coordinates
Madiera
Click the 1717 barrel to listen to the story. Listen carefully, as the coordinates are hidden in the story
Cancer
Collect the pieces of the plate and put the together. The coordinates are on the plate
St Helena
The number on the first rung tells you which rung to go to next. The other numbers are formatted as such (coordinate-rung to go to next)
Isle the St Mary
Match the trees to make full circles and spell out the coordinates
Diomede Island
Connect the stars to spell out coordinates
I do not want to give the entire thing away, so i will only post these answers