Summer There Games 2016
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.
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.
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.
Summertime Pool and Beach Wear
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.
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!
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
* Phoenix Park
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
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.
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.
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!
2016 Summer There Games Merchandise
The 2016 Summer There Games are starting in a couple of weeks! Help promote There Games by decorating your home or club house with an official There Games poster or banner. Not only does your purchase help advertise the upcoming games, but the proceeds go towards keeping the Games events going every year as well as providing gifts for the winning teams. Add the 2016 Summer items to your growing There Games memorabilia!
Shop the official 2016 Summer There Games merchandise in the Auctions.
Sunday Books and Tea
Read any good books lately? Talk about your favorite literature over a steamy beverage at Books and Tea hosted by Jessica_6. This event is hosted weekly on Sunday afternoons. Stop by and chat about your favorite authors and books with fellow book readers. Books and Tea starts today at 2:00 PM PST/5:00 PM EST. Sign up now for the event.
Photo Credit: Francis_7
Choose Your Own Name Tag Color
Every avatar born in There has a Name Tag. Name Tag colors are randomly assigned as Member Accounts are created. There are a total of sixteen colors. Twice a year There Games are held in our 3-D Virtual World where Thereians join their Name Tag color team to participate in competitive events.
Each year during the Games, there is a Name Tag blackout period where Thereians cannot change their Name Tag color. This happens two weeks prior to the start of the Games and lasts till two weeks after the end of the Games. For the upcoming 2016 Summer There Games, the blackout dates will be August 5th through September 11th.
The majority of Thereians choose to participate in the Games with the Name Tag color they were born with, but some members want to be on the same Name Tag color team as their friends. There allows members to choose their own Name Tag colors for a fee of 36,000T. If you’d like to change your Name Tag color for the Games, you’ll need to make sure to do it before August 5th.
Keep in mind that your previous Name Tag color team may be sad to see you go. You’ll also need to buy a new There Games team uniform, accessories and props to match your new Name Tag color since the current There Games merchandise you have in your inventory will not change colors. Please make sure you’ve chosen the right Name Tag color as there are no refunds for switching over to a new color if you accidentally pick the wrong one.
Summer Spot: Underwater Environment
The Sunshine and Tan Lines event kicks off next week in the 3-D virtual world There promoting fun summer activities to do with friends online while beating the heat in real life. This week we plan on highlighting unique Summer Spots you can visit in There. We’re on the hunt for the best virtual pools, hot tubs, swimming holes and beaches that inspire that carefree summertime feeling when hanging out with friends.
While exploring the waterways of the Fantasy Island Neighborhood, we stumbled upon a beautiful waterfall spanning the length of the water channel. Upon closer inspection, we discovered the entrance to an underwater cave on top of the falls and couldn’t resist taking the plunge into the underwater environment.
If you have never had the opportunity to swim in the ocean in There, this is your chance to experience a unique and serene underwater world. As you walk down through the entrance to the cave and submerge your avatar underwater, the tranquility and beauty of the sea life below inspires a sense of calm and relaxation.
A blanket of colorful shells and bottom dwelling sea creatures span the sandy floor of the cavern. Large schools of fish dart back and forth around your head with a nervous energy. Up close the water is a calm and tranquil shade of blue, but off in the distance it grows dark and murky. You can make out large shadows slowly gliding through the water. The curious movements draw you to the back of the cavern. A shipwreck from long ago dots the underwater landscape. The amount of bountiful booty strewn about in broken chests is a treasure hunter’s dream.
The calming effects of the underwater environment give off a sense of safety as you explore deeper towards the back of the cavern. Camouflaged in the drifting beds of kelp, giant avie-eating sharks lurk waiting for the next unsuspecting swimmer.
Luckily we don’t have Health in There, because otherwise it would be GAME OVER for any Avie brave enough to swim through these shark infested waters without a safety cage.
In addition to great white sharks and schools of fish, there are several mystical creatures who inhabit the underwater environment as well. We encountered beautiful mermaids, a shy water dragon and a very friendly octopus in our exploration under the sea.
Take the plunge and explore the amazing and unique Underwater Environment created by Lynn_2. We highly recommend visiting this one of a kind Summer Spot in There! If you are not a strong swimmer, we suggest using a flotation device and the buddy system to avoid being shark bait.
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