AU$TRALIA: A Travel Game - Ep 5

Summary

In episode five of 'Jet Lag: Australia', two teams vie for control over Australia's regions. Amidst flight mix-ups and strategic moves, they face challenges like drawing a portrait, telegraphing in Morse code, and golfing in Alice Springs. The teams must navigate the outback, strategize their budget, and adapt to unexpected twists to secure victory.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The competition involves two teams vying for control over eight regions in Australia.
• 🛫 The teams are currently strategizing and moving between different locations, including Adelaide and Alice Springs.
• 🏁 The game's board indicates the regions each team controls, with Toby and his partner planning to secure Adelaide.
• 💸 Ben and Adam are in Alice Springs due to a flight mix-up and are trying to accumulate a large budget to reclaim regions.
• 🏆 The objective is to control four regions to win, and the teams are strategizing on how to achieve this.
• 🎨 Toby and his partner are participating in a challenge at the National Portrait Gallery, where they must draw a famous person that the audience can identify.
• 🏞️ Ben and Adam face challenges in Alice Springs, such as collecting animal points, sending a telegraph, scoring a bogey in golf, and waiting for a specific time without looking at clocks.
• 🏌️‍♂️ Golf is a significant part of Ben and Adam's strategy, with a high-risk, high-reward challenge that could significantly boost their budget.
• 📈 The teams are constantly assessing their financial situation and the potential moves of their opponents, adjusting their strategies accordingly.
• 🏢 The script reveals the importance of strategic planning and risk-taking in competitive games, as well as the value of time management and resource allocation.

Q & A

What is the objective of the teams in the game 'Jet Lag: Australia'?

The objective of the teams in 'Jet Lag: Australia' is to compete for control of Australia's eight regions.

Why did Ben and Adam end up in Alice Springs?

Ben and Adam ended up in Alice Springs due to a flight mix-up, which forced them to retreat there to claim the Northern Territory's welcome bonus.

What is the strategy Toby and his partner plan to use against Ben and Adam?

Toby and his partner plan to secure Adelaide and then follow Ben and Adam, potentially challenging their regions.

What is the significance of leaving a dollar in the Northern Territory?

Leaving a dollar in the Northern Territory is a strategy to claim control of that region with minimal investment, making it difficult for the opposing team to challenge.

What challenge do Ben and Adam face at Alice Springs Desert Park?

Ben and Adam need to collect 100 animal points at Alice Springs Desert Park, which involves finding a lot of animals.

What is the task at the Northern Territory's oldest telegraph station?

The task at the Northern Territory's oldest telegraph station is to build a device that can communicate in Morse code.

What is the significance of scoring a bogey on any hole at Alice Springs Golf Club?

Scoring a bogey on any hole at Alice Springs Golf Club is a challenge that offers a high multiplier (3.5x), potentially earning a lot of points.

What is the strategy Toby and his partner use to draw a famous person at the National Portrait Gallery?

Toby and his partner choose to draw Kathy Freeman, a less-known but iconic figure, and incorporate the Olympic rings and her carrying flags into their drawing.

What is the challenge that Ben and Adam undertake at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station?

Ben and Adam build a makeshift telegraph using a tube and objects to represent dots, dashes, and breaks, and attempt to send a message.

What is the strategy Ben and Adam use to sense the passage of time without looking at clocks?

Ben and Adam use a consistent walking rhythm to time their steps and estimate the passage of 30 minutes without looking at any clocks.