Lab cache for local event

[+sjclimber]

So, is there some impediment to extending lab caches to local (non-mega) events at this point? Seems like there has been ample time to assess the product?

Thanks

[+mamabear]

Hi sjclimber - we aren't ready to roll Lab Caches out for the public just yet, but we agree we've been given a lot of time to asses the product and gather awesome feedback. We are working on grooming the feedback to enhance and make further improvements on the product. Thanks, Katie

[+GeoLog81]

But there were Lab caches in Hannover with 'regular' Event - so it's possible - but how?

[+Delta68]

But there were Lab caches in Hannover with 'regular' Event - so it's possible - but how?

 

Interesting that this was mentioned last December.

 

I've just noticed this set of Lab Caches in Hannover which don't even appear to be associated with a Geocaching Event

 

http://labs.geocaching.com/goto/georegion

 

Is this the next step for Lab Caches?

 

 

M

[+noncentric]

I think Lab Caches might've expanded to community events. As noted in the Help Center: "being tested at select Geocaching Mega-Events and community events". The Hanover event seems to be a 'community event' and

 

I think it's a great approach to have some limits on Lab Caches, rather than expanding it to any/all cachers. If any cacher could create Lab Caches, then I'm sure there will be a proliferation of them just so people can juice their find counts. That would become a drain on GS resources to support that functionality.