The Mooncurser's Handbook Game

This clue was set up on a sidewalk with constellations set into it. Each constellation had a name, a season, and some text engraved in it. On the railing next to each constellation we hung a sign with instructions, a rule, and a letter. Teams were given a few initial instructions to get started:

Rules stay in effect until a new rule explicitly changes them.
Any constellation that is "skipped" should be treated as nonexistent when handling any movement instructions.
Start at the constellation that doesn't list a season.
Stay on the main sidewalk.

Constellation	Season	Inscription	Instructions	Rule	Letter
BIG DIPPER	Summer	"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." Melvin H. Pfeif 1954-1995	Turn around. Go four constellations forward.	Skip constellations that begin with "P".	G
LITTLE DIPPER	Summer	In honor of our parents Betty J. and Leon A. Joslin who, like the Little Dipper, are a constant unwavering and guiding light in our lives. From your appreciative children, Marianne (Mandy) Joslin Timothy A. Joslin, Sr.	Turn around. Go one constellation forward.	Skip constellations that begin with "C".	T
CANCER, the Crab	Summer	Emotions and Tides go in and out not up and down	Go to the first Fall constellation.	Don't skip constellations that begin with "H".	Y
LEO	Summer	"Let not young souls be smothered out before they do quaint deeds and fully flaunt their pride..." Mark L. Wirschen and Family	Turn around. Go one constellation forward.	Skip constellations that are two syllables.	D
VIRGO	Summer	Kim, I've always been in love with you and you will forever be in my heart. There will not be a day that I won't think about you. You are my eternal love. Remember Newport. Love Always, Steve	Go forward to the third zodiac constellation.	Skip two word constellations.	A
LIBRA	Summer	For my lovable husband Kent Weber, Thanks for such a wonderful life. Loving you always, Rebecca your wife	Time to weigh in. Go three constellations backward.	Always skip Leo.	N
BOOTES	Fall	As Arcturus lights up the day so you light up our lives. Family memorial Paul Otto Frankenstein 9-5-26 9-16-97	Go to "Michael".	Skip constellations that end with "A".	O
CORONA BOREALIS	Fall	A special soul gone too soon. Family Memorial Fritz Conrad Frankenstein 6-19-64 10-12-80	Turn around. Go unti you see "memory".	Skip constellations that begin with "H".	H
HERCULES	Fall	Hercules - "most beloved hero in ancient times." Jessica and Max most loved in our time Mom and Dad 2000	Go forward four constellations.	Skip constellations that are homophones.	P
SCORPIUS	Fall	Gazing at the stars I see light that has traveled vast distances of time and space and know that I am connected to everything Timothy Michael Holtschlag	Turn around. Go one constellation forward.	Skip constellations with the letter "U" in them.	S
SAGITTARIUS	Fall	Peggy and Ralph Holtschlag and Family	Find the shooting star.	Disregard the second rule you received.	R
LYRE	Autumn	Everlasting Love, worth waiting for. (L)	Go forward two constellations.	Don't skip constellations that begin with a vowel.	T
CYGNUS	Fall	Hitch your wagon to a star it is not very far Aniceta Gaton Tigtig and family	Turn around. Go forward five constellations.	Skip constellations with the letter "R".	L
EAGLE	Fall	"A friend is a gift you give yourself" Linda, Kathryn, Chip Johnstone Grandchildren Ryan, Jennifer, Alexander, William	Go forward to the only legal spot.	Don't skip Winter constellations any more.	W
CEPHEUS	Winter	Live without Fear and Love just as Bravely! For Love is a Decision, a Choice. It Must be Nurtured and Practiced - Even in our Darkest Moments! So that we May Heal a Fractured World and become Masters of Our Hearts and Kings of Our World! BuildingArt	Go to "Michael".	Don't skip constellations with more vowels than consonants.	B
CASSIOPEIA	Winter	The Jerry L. Myers FAMILY	Find a beloved hero.	Skip all constellations that begin with a vowel.	A
ANDROMEDA the maiden	Winter	In honor of the Castro and Salwen families	You're done!		O
PEGASUS	Winter	Michael D., Marjorie, Matthew, and Maggie Alhadeff	Now you're flying! Go to the closest flying constellation.	Skip constellations that you have already visited.	V
PISCES	Winter	)( Roberta Weeks	Go three constellations forward.	Don't skip constellations that begin with "A".	K
AQUARIUS	Winter	In memory of Milton and Florence Walker, creators of the Walker Rock Garden Their imagination and passion continues to inspire us all. The Friends of the Walker Rock Garden	Go to "Peggy"	Don't skip constellations that end with a vowel.	S
ARIES		The Owl looked up to the stars above and sang to a small guitar... Ross and Heather Hogin 1/4/2000	It's alive! Find the closest monster that isn't a constellation.	Skip Winter constellations.	T
PERSEUS	Winter	... For Yesterday's Memories, Today's Love And Tomorrow's Dreams Duff and Dorothy Kennedy	Find "Everlasting Love".	Skip constellations that end with "S".	N
TAURUS	Spring	In loving memory of my mother and grandmothers, who all invited me to run with them into the sea. Judy Pigott Swenson	Go three constellations forward.	Skip contellations where their first four letters make a word.	E
ORION	Spring	"I took the road less traveled..." (shooting star) Richard S. James 1950-1993	Go two steps forward.	Disregard the last rule you received.	F
CHARIOTEER	Spring	Judith E. Badenhoop 1947-2003 Beloved partner, friend, sister, host, teacher, scholar, bon vivant. Beautiful, generous, witty & fun. We love you, Judy.	Go to "Kim".	Skip zodiac constellations that live in the water.	C
CANIS MAJOR	Spring	To our Alki friends and their dogs. Dick and Vanetta Warren, and Sarah, The Great Dog	Go to "Timothy".	Skip all zodiac constellations.	U
GEMINI	Spring	In Memory of Mack Zumwalt, Cathy Tetley, and Family	Congratulations, it's twins! You now split in two. Leave this spot back to back, go forward one constellation, and make sure to record data from both twins. Merge people and rules if you meet again.		S
CANIS MINOR	Spring	Bonnie and Basho	Turn around. Go to "Timothy".	Only go to constellations that begin and end with the same letter.	E

20: You will decide to focus on the information on the disks and ignore the stars.


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