好消息報你知，[TW25] 即刻開跑了！
不是很了解 [TW24] 的朋友們，可移駕到同一天發布新寶的計畫頁面，這裡有當初發想和計畫內容。[TW24] 活動紀事的頁面有活動後的一些小統計。
和 reviewer 討論過後，今年的原則大致延續 [TW24]，重要的日期如下：
送件截止日：2025-09-03 (週三)
統一發佈日：2025-10-10 (週五)
送件開始日：即日 (2025-06-17) 起
其餘要點如下：
- Cache name 請以 [TW25] 開頭
- 放置日期：實際放置的日期
- 藏寶守則: 同常規 guideline (參考 Geocache hiding guidelines, Help Center 和 Regional Policies of Taiwan)
- Logo: optional
- Taiwan.Geocaching.Party.2025_logo_s.png (70.52 KiB) 已瀏覽 1267 次
- Description 最後一行文字 (optional): The cache is one of the listings of Taiwan Geocaching Party 2025 that takes place on 2025-10-10
- 送件時的 Reviewer's note 請加上 The listing is a part of "Taiwan Geocaching Party 2025" project. I would like it to be published on 2025-10-10.
- HINT: 越早送件越好，不僅早確定藏點，避免最後期限的壅塞，也讓 reviewer 有足夠時間檢查內容正確
- 請特別留意：2025-09-03 之後才送件的情況，會當作一般件處理，審查完即發佈 (請務必不要偷跑慶祝喔！)
Q1：一個人要放置幾個寶？
A1：一個不算少，50 個不嫌多，依 CO 個人意願決定。
Q2: 有沒有建議的藏寶區域和類型？
A2: 區域不限定，北中南東部、離島、山區、鄉間、都會都歡迎。類型不限定，傳統、多重、謎寶、地質、信箱、ALC... 隨寶主愛好。
Q3: 我沒藏過寶，也適合參加嗎？
A3: 非常歡迎。第一次申請，難免生疏，相信許多資深寶主樂於提供必要協助，讓發佈過程能更順利。
Q4: 如何避免藏點重複？
A4: 本次活動，不預先協調藏寶點，直接配合官方的發佈程序：藏好且通過 reviewer 審查的寶，若不撤回更動，在 10/10 可順利被發佈。若發佈前，有獵友 submit 在 161 公尺距離內的藏寶，後藏者會得到 reviewer 的明確通知，建議更換藏點。
Q5: 我需要登入什麼社群或向誰登記意願嗎？
A5: 無需另外加入社群，也無須向任何人登記就能參與活動。最新進度或共識會公佈在本討論串。如您樂意，可在本討論串下留言 or message 我。
Q6: 什麼時候可以開始行動？
A6: 本計畫得到 local reviewer 的支持，即日啟動。若藏點確定及放置寶盒完畢，就可以投出申請了。請大家提前佈署，避免擠最後日送件，以免壅塞。
--- English Version ---
The Story
We would like to invite fellow geocachers in Taiwan to participate in a community-initiated activity - Taiwan Geocaching Party 2025. In this activity, dozens or hundreds of new caches from different owners will get published on a single day (2025-10-10, Taiwan National Day). It’s very gratifying that this activity will get full support from our local reviewer.
On that special day, we share the excitement and surprises together when new caches pop up on the map or notifications ring one after one. The idea is stolen from an annual Japanese campaign that was reported on Geocaching Official Blog. You can read the full story here https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2024/01 ... -chii-sun/.
From the feedback from geocachers on TW24, we can say the activity last year did achieve its original goals of (1) boosting energy to local community (2) encouraging new hiders and (3) expanding geocacher numbers.
So, why not join us this year!
Consensus on Submission
- Unified publication date: 2025-10-10 (Fri)
- Submission deadline: 2025-09-03 (Wed)
- Please start the cache name with [TW25]
- Cache placing date: The actual date of placement
- Use of logo: optional
- Taiwan.Geocaching.Party.2025_logo_s.png (70.52 KiB) 已瀏覽 1267 次
- Please add the following texts to reviewer's note upon submission: "The listing is a part of Taiwan Geocaching Party 2025 project. I would like it to be published on 2025-10-10."
Here's an example of an submitted listing for the first timer
Q1: How many cache(s) should I place?
A1: At least one, there is no upper limit.
Q2: Are there any recommended hiding regions or types?
A2: There are no limitations of regions, terrains or types. You can place caches everywhere you want, as long as they follow the official hiding guidelines and they are in Taiwan (including outlying islands).
Q3: I have never hidden caches, can I join the Party?
A3: Not a problem at all. The first step is always the hardest. Many experienced CO will be very happy to provide necessary assistance to make publication smoother.
Q4: Is there any monitoring mechanism that prevents 2 unpublished caches getting too close?
A4: Unfortunately, NO. The issue can happen in some cache-saturated regions. However, the official policy of hiding and publication seems to be an effective way to check location duplication. When a submitted listing get too close to an earlier submission that has passed review and been locked, the owner will get a clear notification of the proximity issue. That is to say, in this project, the earlier, the better.
Q5: Do I need to sign up to any Line or Facebook group to join the Party?
A5: No, there is no need to sign up to any of them or register to participate in the activity. We love surprise! The latest information will be posted in this discussion thread. Please come back to check before you go. If you are willing, you can leave a message under this discussion thread or contact me via Geocaching Message Center.
Q6: When can we start taking action?
A6: You can start right away. Submission deadline of this activity is 2025-09-03. We recommend that you go as early as you can. Late submissions are prone to congestion and having longer review time.