@AZ_2021 will cohost this meetup. Please see below for details on #StateChallenge Meetups.
Please note there is a time change in USA, we are switching to Daylight Savings time Time from March 9th. Even though Meetup time is at 11.30AM EST, please check your local time, using the link below.
Meetup Registration: RSVP on Connect
Study Guide: Songs of the Sonoran #GeminiChallenge #HistoryInArizona
What are #Statechallenge Meetups?
The #StateChallenge on Google Local Guides Connect is a fun, virtual quiz event that focuses on a specific topic, even though it started with specific states in the United States, now it is been expanded to various topics of interests.
History
The #StateChallenge on Google Local Guides Connect was initially started by @Denise_Barlock and @Kwiksatik in 2020.
Since May 2021, it is run by @denise_barlock and @jayasimha78. This used to be a weekly meetup, since 2024 it’s been turned in to an monthly event. Generally held on the first Saturday of the month, unless otherwise it is a holiday weekend or hosts are busy.
We often co-host events and work with other Local Guides who contribute by writing articles and co-hosting specific challenges.
How it works?
Virtual Quiz: It’s held online, typically using Google Meet and a quiz website called Factile.
Focus on topics created by Cohosts: Each challenge features a different topics (post(s) created by fellow localguide cohosts, with 30 questions and a Final bonus question, where attendees have opportunity to double their points.
Community-driven Content: Local Guides contribute by writing articles and sharing information about the featured state/region. These articles then serve as the basis for the quiz questions.
Interactive Gameplay: Participants join the Google Meet call, select an avatar, and answer multiple-choice questions within a time limit. Points are awarded for correct answers. To keep the game fresh interesting hosts change rules on how points are awarded. Sometimes you may get a bonus points even if you are only person select an incorrect answer! We also use a wheel of fortune to allow participants to double, triple or quadruple points for questions.
Learning and Connecting: It’s a great way to learn new facts, connect with other Local Guides from around the world, and have some fun.
Sign-up: To participate, you typically RSVP Meetup announced on connect. Google Meet Link will be revealed 12hrs before the event on connect.
The #StateChallenge is a popular and engaging activity within the Google Local Guides community, promoting knowledge sharing and friendly competition.
So join us for a relaxing one hour interaction with fellow localguides, in a friendly competitive environment!
If you have never cohosted a meetup this is a great opportunity to cohost. All you need to do is create a connect post with topic of interest for localguides. These days we use Google Gemini to generate Quiz questions from the posts written by localguides.
Reach out to @jayasimha78 and/or @denise_barlock if you are interested to cohost a meetup.
