1.07 Feynman Diagrams
Contents
- 1 Order
- 2 Status
- 3 Location
- 4 GC Point of Contact
- 5 Location Notes
- 6 Type
- 7 Plot Setup
- 8 Props
- 9 Plot Point to Convey
- 10 Short Description
- 11 Open Time Period
- 12 Staff Instructions
- 13 Detailed Description
- 14 How To Give To Teams
- 15 Puzzle Answer
- 16 Puzzle Solution
- 17 Budget
- 18 Credits
- 19 Manager
- 20 Hints
- 21 Response to Correct Answer
- 22 To Do
- 23 Other Notes
Order
1.06.02
Status
::PROTO::
Location
Status: something
GC PoC: someone
Parking: N/A
Notes: None Done deal
GC Point of Contact
Allen
Location Notes
Longnow
Type
Optional Puzzle
Plot Setup
Props
Paper puzzle
Plot Point to Convey
None.
Short Description
Players have to decode modified Feynman particle interaction diagrams to design placement of mirrors in device.
Open Time Period
When?
Staff Instructions
Your Role: Lab Assistant.
Handout Instructions: Do something.
Hints: Teams may call in for hints. But if you familiarize yourself with the attached hint document, feel free to give hints.
Answers: Teams have been instructed to call in their answer to the Institute.
Site Close Down:
- Clean up.
- Return your name badge(s) and lanyard to GC HQ at the end of your shift
Other Instructions:
- Stay in character.
- Except ... if a team says "time out," break character and help them.
Detailed Description
?
How To Give To Teams
Over phone lab assistant says:
- In the meantime, there's another problem you could help with. Please ask the Long Now lab assistant for the Feynman Diagrams research project.
SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL
- Research Project Title: Feynman Diagrams
- Objective: ?
- Location: Long Now Foundation, Fort Mason Center, Building A, San Francisco
- Upon Completion: Call the Institute and speak with any lab assistant
- Parking: Some free spots just outside of parking attendant's booth, pay parking inside lot
- Bathrooms At Location: Yes
- Food At Location: Safeway and a few restaurants a few blocks away
Puzzle Answer
Puzzle Solution
The puzzle consists of a set of numeric data points, and instructions on how to plot them on a diagram. The plots form visual letter shapes, spelling a message.
Budget
Credits
Eric L - concept
Manager
?
Hints
Ask teams what they have done, probing details if necessary (often this will get a team unstuck by themselves).
Response to Correct Answer
Over the phone the lab assistant says words to the effect of
- Blah
To Do
Needs a champion to develop the concept into a complete puzzle. Not enough meat on it in current form.
Other Notes
Initial prototype has been playtested. No one has yet showed enough interest in taking it further, including the author.
