Bubble Games
The Bubble Games were held Saturday September 15th and were a great success! Check out this year's event photos!
Background
In 2007, SparkleSF expands again with the SparkleSF Bubble Games, a unique, new and very fun San Francisco competition to be held downtown Saturday, September 15th.
Teams of six to ten participants will search for bubbly baubles, solve challenging Champagne-laced riddles, perform daring and sparkling acts. Winning teams will receive magnums of premium sparkling wine, Apple iPod Nanos and gift certificates to Under One Roof.
The Bubble Games are sponsored by Australia's leading sparkling wine producer, Yarrabank.
Tickets are $25 per person (tax deductible donation) and can be purchased online.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Bubble Games?
Saturday, September 15th, 2007
- 1:00 PM: Meet at Hotel Vitale (Americano Restaurant's terrace). Game readiness (organize teams, receive cell phones for clues, receive cameras, review rules etc.)
- 1:30 PM: The SparkleSF Bubble Games begin!
- 4:00 PM: Post party begins around the pool at the Phoenix Hotel
Where do the Bubble Games take place?
This fun event themed around Champagne and sparkling wines begins with a pre-hunt briefing at the Hotel Vitale then continues on through downtown San Francisco and ends with prizes and a Go Game trophy for the winning team held at a post party around the pool at the Phoenix Hotel at 601 Eddy Street.
What are the Bubble Games and how are they played?
 Teams of 6 to 10 individuals are formed to compete with one another to complete Bubble Games missions. These ingenious, daring, and creative missions are downloaded to each team's web-enabled cell phone. The mission may be a clue to find or do something, a creative challenge, directions to the next event, an “engineering” problem, a public display of outrageousness, etc. The "proofs" that each team completed their mission are created by each team in the form of digital photographs, digital video, audio recordings and text input which are sent back to the Go Games via cell phone or are stored on the teams digital camera and uploaded at the end of the game.
 Teams will be challenged to tap into all of their resources - chief among them, their own problem-solving, strategic planning, and communication skills. Teams will interact with their environment and each other in ways they could have never imagined. Not only do players experience the magic of San Francisco, but they learn about sparkling wines and Champagnes and have lots of fun. And...the post party and game results are a total blast!
 Games typically last about 2 hours. Participants will be grouped into teams, formed either before the games when signing up online or at the pre-game introduction session . Equipment is provided at the games start so don't be late! Everyone gets up to speed in about 15-30 minutes. After the Go Games Company downloads missions to the phone, all the SparkleSF teams take off on foot for about 2 to 2.5 hours.
The Bubble Games Game Master watches the game unfold, issues challenges and redirects teams for maximum fun.
What do you supply teams with?
- A Go Games V phones with keyboards (one cell phone per team) to deliver and verify your missions, along with instructions on how to use our Go Game phones. All answers are one word answers or multiple choice so using the phone will be easy.
- Digital cameras to prove your works of genius and creativity. Phones and cameras can be used to capture pictures and videos.
- A Go Game hotline emergency number in the event you have any questions or problems.
How difficult are the clues?
The Bubble Games do not require familiarity with or knowledge of the San Francisco area (or sparkling wines and Champagnes) to achieve success. The goal is for everyone to have fun so the questions are clever, witty and silly and interesting, but is not do difficult so that the hunt becomes frustrating or stressful.
How physically demanding is the Bubble Games competition?
The missions require a bit of walking (1.9 miles). The Games begin at the Hotel Vitale and ends at the Phoenix Hotel with a post party. The scavenger hunt is conducted on level ground that gives players time to experience the city.
How long do the Bubble Games last?
This competition begins with a pre-hunt introduction (~15-30 minutes), the Bubble Games clue hunt (~ 2 hours) and collecting judgable materials (e.g., photos, videos, etc.) from participants, conduct voting and selecting the winning teams (~1 hour).
How do you win and what happens at the Post Party?
At the completion of the game, everyone will meet at the awards post-party around the pool at the Phoenix Hotel where teams will vote on the winners and can eat, drink and share their experiences.
 After the missions are completed, the winning team will be determined democratically. All photographs are downloaded and then each team is asked to submit their favorite “judgable” material for the final vote. On the big screen we'll project all the submissions for the creative challenges, with a complete arsenal of sound effects and an Mcee. Each team will vote on each other's performances to determine the final outcome. Each team will vote using their phones.
Points are tallied in a hilarious multimedia collage of the day's events and the winning team makes off with its trophy. This phase of the fun can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the number of participants in the Bubble Games.
How do I sign up for SparkleSF Bubble Games?
Tickets are $25 per person and you can sign up and BUY A TICKET ONLINE HERE.
Who produces the SparkleSF Bubble Games?
Under One Roof
Under One Roof is the non-profit sponsor and organizer of the SparkleSF Bubble Games. Under One Roof generates unrestricted funds for HIV/AIDS service organizations (ASO’s) through the sale of high quality merchandise and from special event production. Using its unique philanthropic business model, Under One Roof creates new ways for people to support their community while providing critical private sector funding for 30 non-profit organizations, enabling them to focus on their service mission to provide direct and very necessary support to men, women and children impacted by the AIDS epidemic. These critical services include medical and psychological support, rent and legal assistance, access to hot meals and emergency financial assistance. 100% of Under One Roof’s profits are disbursed to ASO’s on a bi-annual basis. For additional information, visit Under One Roof at 549 Castro Street, San Francisco (415) 503-2300 or go to www.underoneroof.org.
Yarrabank
Yarrabank is the official sponsor of the 2007 SparkleSF Bubble Games. Since 1996 Yarrabank cuvées have been produced by an ongoing joint venture between Champagne Veuve A. Devaux and Yering Station. Made in the Traditional Method, Yarrabank is now recognized as one of Australia’s top sparkling wines. First created in 1993, the venture reflects the commited vision of Champagne Devaux president Laurent Gillet, to produce a benchmark Australian sparkling wine
The Go Game Company
The Go Game company ensures the highest quality team game experience by utilizing the latest in wireless technology and building upon people's intrinsic need for fun and connectivity. The Go Game seeks to become the first truly compelling application of the wireless web. Their games encourage players to realize the magic and creativity that surrounds them daily…to see their world as the enriching playground it can be. They aim to re-create the way you recreate.
Joie de Vivre
SparkleSF Bubble Games Post Party sponsor, Joie de Vivre Hospitality is owner of the hip and funky Phoenix Hotel which draws on Filipino, Balinese and Thai influences. The interior of this trendy hotel marries the natural elements of water, light, and bamboo with jewel tones such as topaz to create a uniquely modern look.
 
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