Data Hacking

Chapter 12 — GPS Games
is, he or she sends a message to the cell phone and gets a message back almost instantly indicating
the position and speed of the fox. At random intervals, the fox stops for a few minutes
of “rest.” The object of the game is for those in pursuit of the fox to catch it.
The following ground rules are vital for the success and safety of the game:
The fox must stop periodically to enable those hunting it to catch up.
No driving carelessly, quickly, or dangerously. Put simply, no law breaking!
Have a minimum of two people in all chase cars — one to drive and one to navigate and
send the messages.
Take good-quality road maps with you, whether you are the fox or in the chase vehicles.
Using mapping software on your laptop connected to your GPS is a great idea for this!
Make sure that your cell phone is fully charged — without it, it’s all a waste of time!
If you are interested in a telematics device, a good place to start investigating them is
www.global-telematics.com.
These units aren’t cheap, but they offer great scope for games, especially using vehicles over reasonably
large distances of several miles. In addition, when the unit isn’t being used as a gaming
device, it can be installed as a lo-jack so you can keep track of your vehicle in case it is stolen.
Other Games
This section describes two other games for which a GPS can be handy. This isn’t a comprehensive
list by far, but it gives you a handy starting point from which to start.
Follow the Leader
This is a simple game whereby you create a track on a GPS, making it as complex as possible
(see Figure 12-9), and then pass that track to others who have to follow it. The person who can
follow it closest in the best time is the winner.
FIGURE 12-9: Try to follow
this track!
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