Monthly Archives: August, 2016

2016 Summer There Games Collectibles

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The 2016 Summer There Games collectibles are only available for purchase in the Auctions for a few more days and then the items will be retired. Make sure to grab a copy for your There Games collection!

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Last Day of Summer There Games!

Today marks the last day of competitive events for the Summer There Games season! Log on and get in-world to help earn those last minute points for your team.

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Photo Credit: PrincessPebbie

There are several Quests still going! Gather your team members and help each other out. You can find other team members online by joining your Name Tag Color Team group and opening the in-world IM.

TSG Butterfly and Rebus Quests

TWO different TSG quests start in the Shorah Pavilion. Finish one or both of these quests by Sun Aug 28th to earn a point for your team. Quests are scored separately.

TSG Mascot Hunt & Quests Day 10

Come search for today’s location of the There Games butterfly. Save the location and tell your team members about it to earn as many points possible for your name tag color. Group photos are encouraged.

TSG Summer Squatch

This is a 24-hour quest. Make sure to read the rules at the event.

Other events for the last day of There Games include TSG Skeeball hosted by Orielle at the Rain Forest Plateau starting at 1:30 PM PST and TSG Avie Golf which includes shooting the ball (avie) around the course with paintguns hosted by Susanszy starting at 4:00 PM PST.

Join us on Monday, August 29th at 6:00 PM PST for the Summer There Games Closing Ceremony.

Summer There Games Opening Ceremonies

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The There Games Opening Ceremonies kicked off the start of the 2016 summer season! Thanks to all of our competitors for attending. We look forward to your participation in the Summer Games. Competitive events start Friday, August 19th. Check out the Official Scoreboard and sign up ahead of time for daily events.

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If you missed the Opening Ceremonies, you can catch a glimpse of the action in this member created video by pHluid13.

Good luck to all of our competitors! Enjoy the 2016 Summer There Games.

Women’s Summer There Games Apparel

Show your team spirit by dressing the part for the 2016 Summer There Games! Our designers have created stylish sportswear for the ladies to wear during the 10-day series of competitive events. Whether you want to go with a traditional toga or represent your color team with a sweet track suit or cheerleader uniform, there are many styles to choose from. Try on a couple of outfits for free and see which one you like best!

You can find a full list of Women’s There Games Apparel in all sixteen colors in the Auctions.

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Summer There Games 2016

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Summer There Games (TSG) is a huge 10-day series of competitive events in There that runs from August 19th through August 28th. Everyone is invited to play in this fun and friendly competition!

There are sixteen Name Tag Color teams that will compete against each other to conquer the 2016 Summer Games Gold medal. Events happen at all hours of the day and range from round-ups to racing to card games and so much more!

Everyone is invited to play and is already part of a Name Tag Color Team. The color of your Name Tag team will tell you which team you are on. If you’re not sure which team you are on, head over to the Summer Games Welcome Center and use the handy Name Tag sign. When you click the sign’s action tag it will tell you what team you are on. Once you know your team, sign up for your Name Tag Color Club in order to receive invites and keep up with your teammates through the group IM chat.

Keep track of the daily points your color team earns by checking the official There Games Scoreboard. You can easily find and sign up for TSG events by clicking on the “Day” listed at the top of the Scoreboard. Day 1 through Day 10 will display the different events scheduled for each day.

The There Games Opening and Closing ceremonies will be held at the Summer There Games Island.

Opening Ceremony: Thursday, August 18th
There Games Competition: August 19th through August 28th
Closing Ceremony: Monday, August 29th

We look forward to seeing you at the 2016 Summer There Games!

Summer Spots: Open Hosting

Did you know that there are lots of great outdoor venues in There where you can host events at? Get active in the community and throw a party! Event hosting is a great way to meet new people and have lots of fun at the same time. Check out some of these sweet summer spots we recommend holding your next event at.

Plan your next cookout with friends at the Tiki Dog. There’s plenty of picnic tables to accommodate a large party or family reunion. This unique outdoor location is a great background for summertime parties.

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Everyone loves a good soak during the summer! Hot Tubs In The Sky and Compass Hill are great places to go hot tubin’ with your friends in There. Schedule your own bikini bash at one of these fun locations during Sunshine and Tan Lines Week.

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Nothing says summertime like riding the rides at an amusement park! Host your next fun-filled event at Tree Frog Park located in Tropical Adventures. There are lots of animated rides in the park with something for everyone. If you like to take things slow, hop on the giant ferris wheel or if you like to shake it up a bit crash into your friends at the bumper car attraction. Tropical Adventures is a great place to play during the summer.

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Summertime Pool and Beach Wear

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The summer is sizzling and it’s getting hot in There. Don’t wear last year’s bathing suit! Get yourself a smokin’ new look and strut your stuff on the shore. That’s right, now is the time to start looking for that perfect bikini or pair of board shorts for the beach and pool parties happening during the Sunshine and Tan Lines event this week.

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Search the Auctions for the latest men’s and women’s summer fashions. Men’s Keywords: Board Shorts, Bare Chest, Summertime, Sunglasses. Women’s Keywords: Bikini, Bathing Suit, Summer, Bare Feet, Sunglasses

 

Look Hot This Summer!

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The Sunshine and Tan Lines event starts this week! Is your avatar ready for summer?  In There it’s super easy to change your look in a flash. Just hop into a spa and enjoy a few “spa treatments.”  You can change your skin tone, facial features and body shape by moving the sliders in the ChangeMe window. Click Save and voila – instant makeover!

Spas are located in convenient places throughout There, including:

* Fisher Island
* Paiz Island
* Karuna Plaza
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After you’ve created your fresh summer look, cruise the Auctions for a new bikini or pair of board shorts and sunglasses.

Featured Summer Video: Kokomo

To get you in the mood for summertime in There and this week’s upcoming event Sunshine and Tan Lines, here is a featured video by Thereian Aluria set to the tune of the Beach Boys song Kokomo. Grab a chilled beverage, sit back, relax and enjoy!

Sunshine & Tan Lines Summer Event

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Looking for a way to beat the heat in real life, but still enjoy the fun parts of summer? Relax indoors where the air conditioning is running and log onto the virtual world There where you can enjoy our Sunshine and Tan Lines summer event!

Break out your board shorts and bikinis because there’s going to be a lot of pool parties and fun at the beach this week. Sunshine and Tan Lines starts August 4th.

Check out these hot summer events and sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot.

Cross Country Racing Sunshine and Tan Lines

Race across the islands of There with your friends exploring the best beaches our virtual world has to offer. The race starts at 5:00 PM PST on Friday, August 5th. Event hosted by CCR_Gina.

Jungle Pools Splash & Swim Social

Relax and stay cool with your friends this week at the refreshing Jungle Pools during Sunshine and Tan Lines. The waterfalls and lush scenery are a perfect backdrop for catching up and chilling out. The Splash & Swim Social starts at 11:00 AM PST on Saturday, August 6th. Event hosted by There Staff Pyrena_Zosime.

Ultimate There Bingo

Stop on over at the There Events Party Barge and saddle up to the bar for a game of BINGO or lay out on top of the barge and work on your Avatar’s tan.  It’s a good idea to be registered for the game ahead of time and ready to go when the first number is called. You can register your Ultimate There BINGO account here. Ultimate BINGO starts at 6:00 PM PST Monday, August 8th. Event hosted by susanszy.

Sun, Surf, and Shark!

Grab your surf board and head over to Golden Sands for a race around the pond. Beware of what lurks beneath the surface of the water! Everyone who completes a lap is eligible for a prize. Remember there’s safety in numbers! This dangerous event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 9th at 5:00 PM PST. Event hosted by susanszy.

Sunshine and Tan Lines At Genie Gin

Looking for something fun to do during the summer? Learn how to play cards in There! Stop over at the Sunshine and Tan Lines Genie Gin event at the Genie Gin Club House on Wednesday, August 10th at 4:00 PM PST. Event hosted by musicmom.

Bay Area Boat Systems Sailboat Tour

You know what they say about those three hour boat tours. If there’s a guy on your boat named Gilligan, jump ship! Just kidding, this event is only scheduled for one hour. Join the B.A.B.S. flight captains for a boat cruise and sail off into the sunset for the Sunshine and Tan Lines event. The boats leave the docks at 8:00 PM PST on Wednesday, August 10th. Event hosted by susanszy.

Additional Sunshine and Tan Lines events may be added for this fantastic summertime theme. Don’t miss out on all of the fun this week!