Ep 3 - We Turned New Zealand Into a Real-Life Board Game
[00:00 - 00:11]Welcome back to episode 3 of Race Across New Zealand
[00:11 - 00:25]In last episode, Toby and I went from 50 minutes behind to 30 minutes ahead thanks to taking the longer Western route
[00:11 - 00:25]Ben and Adam, on the Eastern route, spent over 2 hours on their first 3 challenges
[00:33 - 00:38]All paths go through Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, and the team to complete the Auckland Challenge earns a huge reward
[00:39 - 00:49]Ben and Adam are desperate to catch up as they are behind and have remaining challenges to complete
[00:39 - 00:49]The first challenge is to find a clock at Clapham's Clock Museum and tell the time within 15 minutes, but the museum is closed
[00:39 - 00:49]They find a clock outside the museum and successfully complete the challenge
[02:33 - 02:40]They then head to the Waipu Caves and successfully find a glowworm
[06:13 - 06:19]Ben and Adam are still behind, but the roadblock has slowed them down
[06:44 - 06:51]Toby and Sam are able to maintain their lead and are close to reaching their destination
[06:44 - 06:51]In the end, Toby and Sam win the race
[08:27 - 08:35]They use a power-up to place a roadblock for their competitors at Wellsford
[10:18 - 10:26]Ben and Adam are seen struggling with a roadblock at Centennial Park
[11:06 - 11:13]Toby and Sam successfully complete their roadblock by buying and destroying a gummy ring
[00:00 - 11:13]Toby and Sam maintain their lead and win the race, thanks to their strategic decision to take the longer Western route.
[11:20 - 11:26]Decide if we need to think about all the options
[11:26 - 11:32]Discuss doing a challenge in 45 minutes
[11:40 - 11:49]Consider watching a YouTube video for guidance
[11:40 - 11:49]Successfully complete a beginner's challenge using a YouTube video
[13:04 - 13:10]Make a snack review with burger rings
[14:37 - 14:46]Consider using a Nerf bullet to delay opponents
[15:18 - 15:25]Get stuck in traffic and consider using a roadblock to slow down opponents
[15:56 - 16:02]Consider using a curse card to hinder opponents
[17:43 - 17:51]Reach a rest period at 9pm and resume at 8am the next day
[18:12 - 18:18]Get behind in traffic due to a handstand roadblock
[18:12 - 18:18]Complete a roadblock involving a handstand and start having fun with snacks and games
[21:19 - 21:24]Receive a text from opponents completing a challenge ahead of us
[21:25 - 21:30]Continue journey towards Auckland, stopping at multiple McDonald's as part of the curse
[21:32 - 21:38]Receive a curse from opponents to slow down progress to Auckland
[11:20 - 22:08]Overall, the team faces challenges and obstacles as they try to reach Auckland, including using different strategies and completing various challenges along the way.
[22:09 - 22:16] "Oh, my God. They're way closer than I thought they were."
[27:37 - 27:43]"We'll be able to fact check them because we'll be looking for it."
[28:12 - 28:18]"We've only just entered the highway a few minutes before these guys."
[28:12 - 28:18]"They're going to get us at McDonald's. Two minutes behind them."
[28:12 - 28:18]"We can throw roadblocks."
[28:12 - 28:18]"We hope to pass them and throw down the roadblocks."
[28:12 - 28:18]"They're right behind us on the motor."
[28:12 - 28:18]"They're being busted with us."
[28:12 - 28:18]"We saw the corner of a million red."
[28:12 - 28:18]"They're coming on the left."
[28:12 - 28:18]"They're going to talk about how the zipper merge is ethical."
[28:58 - 29:05]"There is a McDonald's visible on the right."
[28:58 - 29:05]"We are at McDonald's and order two hash browns."
[29:28 - 29:40]"We are playing a game with our friends."
[29:40 - 29:54]"We have to walk forward after rolling a die."
[30:09 - 30:20]"We did a video about it."
[30:09 - 30:20]"We are biking on a highway and spot them."
[30:20 - 30:28]"We are genuinely worried about the next episode."
[30:35 - 30:47]"We see them and they have to go there and order something."
[30:35 - 30:47]"We are parking at a shopping center."
[30:35 - 30:47]"We are so f***ed."
[30:35 - 30:47]"We need our nerf gun."
[30:35 - 30:47]"We should have it cocked and ready to shoot."
[30:35 - 30:47]"We are at the top of a volcano."
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[22:09 - 31:08]The team is being chased by their competitors and makes a stop at McDonald's to fact check and potentially throw down roadblocks. They receive a curse that will slow them down in their next challenge. They strategize and try to shoot their competitors at the sky tower. They complete a challenge that involves destroying rings at five different volcanoes. They are worried about the next episode and encourage viewers to support the show by subscribing to Nebula."