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Foursquare Badges
Welcome to the new and improved foursquare Badge List on thekruser.com!
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With the newly improved data management system I have created, though, thekruser.com will have more information on foursquare Badges than anyone else’s very quickly. Someone may beat me to the punch, but I guarantee you will get more information here.
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Thank you for stopping by.
Take a few minutes and have a look around at the new features. I am confident you will find everything you are looking for; and I think you are going to like it.
My newest features:
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Active/Inactive List
When you want to filter out all of the badges you can’t earn anymore, this is the place you want to be.
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Alphabetical List
Looking for information on several specific badges, this is best place to be.
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Individual Badge Page List
Need all of the particulars for a specific badge? Here you go. This is also the best place to leave a comment on a specific badge.
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Event Listing
Want to see all of the badges for a specific event? Well, I have got just what you are looking for.
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Badges by City
Want to know if there are Badges specifically for your city? You will find out here.
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Brands to Follow
Many sponsors require that you follow them before you can earn their badge. Here is a list of all the brands on foursquare. To be safe, just follow them all.
Comments should be left on the individual badge’s page found by clicking the badge name.
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS OUTDATED!!
Read this!
Below you will find my old list. It is not going to be maintained. Instead, my other pages (listed above) will be my focus. I think you will find that the new pages have everything you are used to seeing, plus a whole new look and more information. This list is only here for a comparison of what I had and what I am now offering. I hope you enjoy the new stuff.
-thekruser
AGAIN…THE LIST BELOW IS NOT UPDATED!
General Badges
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#4sqDay 2010 | Get the 4sq Day 2010 badge by checking in with (or shouting) “Happy Foursquare Day” without the quotes on 16 April.Happy foursquare day! (four squared = 4/16, get it?) Here’s a toast to all of you for making foursquare so amazing and to the 150+ #4sqDay parties going on around the world! |
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16 Candles | Send 5 shout outs with “Happy Birthday (name)” in them — obviously without the quotes and with a person’s name. The last one has to be with a checkin, though.Treat yourself to another cupcake – that’s 5 birthday shoutouts from you!” |
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2010 VMA Moonman* | First, follow MTV on foursquare and then check in a certain number of times to music venues listed on their foursquare page. Not sure how many, though. When you unlock it, you are entered in a sweepstakes to win a trip to the VMAs.We’re really happy for you, and we’re gonna let you finish, but be sure to watch the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12th! Rock Out! |
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Adventurer | Check in to 10 different venues.You’ve checked into 10 different venues! |
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Andy Cohen* | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. Then you can earn the badge for your checking in to an undetermined number of Bravo rated locations.Here’s What: You’re a man/woman about town, hitting up all the right places. And by “right,” we mean a healthy combo of the trendy and the timeless. “Mazel” to you. |
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Animal House* | Check in 3 times to venues tagged with both ‘frat boys’ and ‘college’.Off the Wagon appreciates your business. COLLEGE! |
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Babysitter | 10 check ins to venues tagged ‘playground’.Forget those “Bender” and “Crunked” badges – you’ve conquered the playground circuit! (10 checkins!) |
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Banksy Fan | Check in to a movie theater that is playing Exit Through The Gift Shop and include “Banksy” in the shout.You just unlocked the secret Banksy Fan Badge! Enjoy the film and please exit through the gift shop. |
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Barista | For checking in to 5 different Starbucks locations.Congrats – you’ve checked in at 5 different Starbucks! Be sure to pick up a double tall latte for your friend – I’m sure they’d do the same for you. |
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Bender | Check in 4 nights in a row.That’s 4+ nights in a row for you! |
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BFF | Check in 10 times with the same person. NOTE: This badge was never activated. ? The only one for me is you, and you for me ? 10 checkins togeeetthhherrrr! ? |
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Bravo Newbie | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. Then you can earn the badge for your first check in at a Bravo rated location.
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Celtics – Finals 2010 | Check in and include “Go Celtics!” in the shout. Without the quotes, of course!Stand up! You’ve unlocked the Celtics badge for showing your Boston pride. Watch the Celtics take on the Lakers in The Finals 2010 on ABC! “Go Celtics!” |
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Club L | First, you have to follow The real L Word on twitter. Then earn the Club L badge by checking in at an unspecified number of venues tagged on their foursquare page.This badge’s quote has not been located…YET! |
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Crunked | Check in 4 or more times in a single night.That’s 4+ stops in one night for you! |
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Cupcake Connoisseur* | No idea how it is earned, but here it is! For checking in to a venue tagged “cupcake” possibly??A true cupcake connoisseur, you know the goods when you see (and taste) them! TLC’s Cake Boss would be proud. |
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Don’t Stop Believin’ | Check in to 3 different venues tagged as “karaoke” in a month.? Just a small town girl / Living in a lonely world / She took the midnight train going anywhere! ? That’s 3 karaoke field trips in a month! Treat yourself by slaying a lil’ Bon Jovi. |
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Douchebag* | Awarded for checking in at places tagged with “douchebag”. Unsure as to the number of check ins required. NOTE:The ‘douchebag’ tag is no longer allowed to be added to venues. Not sure how to get this badge anymore. Double pop that collar, son! |
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Explorer | Check in to 25 different venues.You’ve checked into 25 different venues! |
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Fashion Victim* | For checking in at Marc Jacobs. Not sure how many times or if it is city specific.Wow! You crossed the line! Your passion for fashion knows no boundaries! Thanks for stopping in and have some fun! – Love, Marc |
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Fashionista* | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. Then you can earn the badge for checking in to Bravo rated clothing retailer?You’ve found the key to BRAVO’s Launch My Line insignia. Now, go find us some sales! |
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Foodie | For checking in to 5 different venues rated by Zagat.You eat the best from hot dogs to haute cuisine. That’s 5 checkins at Zagat Rated spots! |
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Gossip Girl* | Not sure how to earn it. It might be New York specific.Spotted: A true foursquare socialite. Chuck Bass would be impressed. xoxo |
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Gym Rat | Check in to a venue tagged “gym” 10 times in 30 days.10x trips in 30 days? Go reward yourself to the nastiest double cheeseburger you can find (bonus points for cheesy fries and milkshakes). And ps: you look nice today! |
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Historian* | First, you have to follow The History Channel on foursquare. Then unlock the badge by checking in to places the History Channel has deemed worthy. What places? No idea. Even their page is rather ambiguous. Possibly for checking in to places featured on their AMERICA: The Story of Us series as suggested in the comments. Please let me know if you can confirm.Congrats from History Channel on unlocking America one check-in at a time. Thomas Jefferson would be proud. |
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I’m on a boat! | Check in and include the word “boat” in the shout…without the quotes of course!♫ This ain’t Seaworld, this is as real as it gets / I’m on a boat, MF’er, don’t you ever forget! ♫ |
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Jetsetter | Check in to 5 different airports.Hopping around the world one airport at a time… congrats on your 5th airport checkin and safe travels! |
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Jobs (old) | Check in to 3 Apple Stores.3 Apple Store checkins! Hold onto this badge tightly. Maybe someday you’ll be able to trade it in for an iHoverboard! |
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Jobs (new) | Same as above, but the icon has changed. |
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Lakers – Finals 2010 | Check in and include “Go Lakers!” in the shout. Without the quotes, of course!Stand up! You’ve unlocked the Lakers badge for showing your L.A. pride. Watch the Lakers take on the Celtics in The Finals 2010 on ABC! “Go Lakers!” |
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Local | Check in 3 times at the same place in one week.You’ve been at the same place 3x in one week! |
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Lookin’ for Love* | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. Then you have to check in an unspecified number of times at undetermined locations. Rather ambiguous, huh?!? Unfortunately, that is all I have.You know all the hottest singles spots and can now proudly wear BRAVO’s Millionaire Matchmaker Badge of Love. |
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Mile High | Check in while in flight on an airplane with Gogo Inflight Internet service.Congrats, you’ve just unlocked the Mile High badge! 500 miles per hour @ 30,000 feet and you’re still connected with Gogo. Happy travels! |
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MTV GYT* | Since this is an MTV branded badge, I sure you have to follow them on foursquare. Check in to a venue that does STD testing. I am not sure how this is monitored, be it through a specific tag or if there is a list somewhere. Hurry, it is only available through the end of September.
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Newbie | Awarded for your first check in.Congrats on your first check-in! |
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Overshare | Check in 10+ times in a 12 hour period.10+ checkins in 12 hours! Next up: tweeting that you unlocked this Overshare badge? |
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People Hot Spot* | First, follow People Magazine on foursquare. After that, I am pretty sure you just have to check in 3 times at venues listed on their page to earn this one, but I could be wrong.Congrats! You’ve just dipped your fabulously-heeled foot into the ultra-exclusive celebrity world. What’s next – your own reality show? |
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People VIP* | First, follow People Magazine on foursquare. Then check in to some combination of places on their web page.
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Photogenic | Check in to 3 different venues tagged as having a photo booth.You found 3 places with a photobooth! |
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Pizzaiolo | Check in to 20 different Pizza Shops.This badge is reserved only for the true pizza connoisseur: slices from 20 different pizza places. Well done! |
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Player Please | Check in to a place that has three members of the opposite sex currently checked in. NOTE: This badge was reopened on 24 April and is again available to obtain. Look at you, checking-in with 3 members of the opposite sex! Player, please!” |
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Road Warrior | Check in 3 times using the Waze application.You’re making the world a mappier place one checkin at a time! |
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School Night | Check in after 3:00am on a school night.Checking-in after 3am on a school night? Well done! |
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Six Flags Funatic | Start by following Six Flags on foursquare. Then check in 10 times to the same Six Flags location. What’s more is they are incorporating a the biggest foursquare-related giveaway to date (as of 12 June 2010). The contest runs from 10 June through 7 September 2010. At close of business on 7 September 2010, each park’s current Mayor will receive a free 2011 Season Pass. They are also planning on giving away a chance to win a 2011 50th anniversary “Exit Pass” allowing immediate ride access onto Six Flags signature coasters all season long, among other prizes. Don’t miss out!This badge’s quote has not been located…YET! |
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Socialite* | Not sure how this one is earned. Possibly San Francisco specific.Keep this up and you’re going to end up on Valleywag with Julia Allison |
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Super Mayor | Achieve 10 simultaneous Mayorships.A special shoutout for holding down 10 mayorships at once! |
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Super Star | Check in to 50 different venues.You’ve checked into 50 different venues! |
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Super Swarm | Oringally created for SxSW 2010, but later was opened for other places. For checking in with 249+ people. As with the Swarm badge, if you are number 249, when number 250 checks in, it will invoke your badge as well.This badge’s quote has not been located…YET! |
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Super User | Check in 30 times in a single month.That’s 30 checkins in a month for you! |
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Swarm | Check in to a place where 50+ other foursquare users are currently checked in. And yes, if you are number 49, you get the badge when number 50 checks in.50+ people are also checked-in here – it’s a foursquare flashmob! |
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Swimmies* | This badge was originally created for SxSW 2010, but was later opened for other places. Presumably for checking in to an unspecified number of times to a place tagged “water” or “pool” or the like. So far, this is unconfirmed.This badge’s quote has not been located…YET! |
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TLC Summer* | Start by following TLC on foursquare. From there, I have no idea. Awarded for checking in to specific places. If you find a list, please let me know! Their facebook page says the approved ‘hot spots’ are the venues posted on their wall, but I cannot confirm.Your summer is officially underway now that you’ve found a TLC Summer hot spot. Time to soak up the season with sun, fun and your favorite shows! |
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Top Chef* | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. No idea how to earn the badge after that.You wear the term “foodie” as a badge of honor, and now have BRAVO’s Top Chef Badge to prove it. |
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Warhol | Check in to 10 different venues tagged “gallery”.That sure is a nice collection of art gallery checkins (10 different galleries!) |
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Zeotrope | Check in 10 times to a venue tagged ‘theater’.That brings you to 10 movie theater checkins! Now, can you pick us up a large popcorn while you’re up? |
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Ziggy’s Wagon* | For checking in to 3 different locations tagged ‘food truck’.Waffles and tacos and dumplings and BBQ and… looks like you’ve found 3 of your city’s legendary food trucks. Enjoy! |
City/Location Specific Badges
General City Badges
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Far Far Away* | A local badge. Differs from city to city. |
Arizona State University, Arizona
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Bookworm Bender* | First, follow ASU on foursquare. then, check in after a certain time at the library. I’m thinking midnight is the cutoff, but it may be as late a 2:00 am.Looks like you’re throwing a late night bender at the library. Ain’t no party like a Pythagorean Theorem party! |
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Campus Explorer | First, follow ASU on foursquare. A predetermined number of checkins at locations listed on their page will earn you this badge, but no idea how many…YET!.You’ve travelled far and wide to explore every corner of campus – all without getting scurvy. Magellan’s got nothing on you! |
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Munchies | First, follow ASU on foursquare. Then check in 5 times at the dining halls listed on their page.Nom Nom Nom. That’s 5 check-ins at campus dining halls. You must be a Grilled Cheese connoisseur. You deserve a TV Show! |
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Quad Squatter | First, follow ASU on foursquare. Then, check in 10 times at the Quad.That’s your 10th check-in at the Quad. Either you’re majoring in Botany, or you just gave up on class altogether. |
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Smells Like School Spirit | First, follow ASU on foursquare. Then, check in 5 times to sports related spots listed on their foursquare page.Whoa! That’s your 5th check-in showing your school pride. You’re a super fan! Now remember to wash off that face paint before you go to bed – huge mistake! |
Brooklyn, New York
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BK Art Star | Check in 3 times at the Brooklyn Museum.Congrats, art star! You’ve just discovered a world of art across the river at the Brooklyn Museum! |
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Brooklyn for Life | Check in 25 or more times in Brooklyn.That’s 25+ checkins in Brooklyn for you! |
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Yard Bird | Follow Harvard on foursquare and check in to 6 different locations listed here.Congrats on mastering Harvard Yard on Foursquare! You’re looking (and acting) smarter all the time. |
Chicago, Illinois
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Celery Salt | Follow Explore Chicago on foursquare, and check in at 5 of the locations listed here.Hold the ketchup & drag it through the garden! You’ve earned the Celery Salt badge for visiting 5 places that serve Chicago-style hot dogs! |
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The Chicago Blues | Follow Explore Chicago on foursquare, and check in at 5 of the locations listed here.Sweet Home Chicago! You’ve earned a Chicago Blues badge by visiting 5 stops on the History of Chicago Blues Tour (downloadchicagotours.com) |
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On Location | Follow Explore Chicago on foursquare, and check in at 5 of the locations listed here.Get ready for your close up! You’ve just earned the On Location badge by visiting five of Chicago’s iconic movie locations. |
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Time Out – Bar Hunter | First, you must follow TimeOut Chicago on foursquare. Then check in to 4 venues they recommend on their website.Whoa! You sure know Chicago bars! That’s 4 check-ins at venues recommended by Time Out Chicago. |
Munich, Germany
| The Badge | The Name | What to do to get it Badge Message |
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Oktoberfest | Only available in Germany. Start by following Lufthansa on foursquare. Then, fly to Munich and check in three times to venues listed on the Lufthansa foursquare page.When you earn the badge, you also will receive a 20 Euro voucher for your next Lufthansa flight. Easy! Hey, pick me up some bockwurst, would ya??
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New York City, New York
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Banker Badge | First, you have to follow The Wall Street Journal on foursquare. Unlock it with three check-ins in the financial district.That’s three check-ins in the financial district. You’d fit right in with a copy of The Wall Street Journal under your arm. |
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Boxee | For taking the L train to Brooklyn to attend a software party. ‘Cause, why not?!?You took the L train to Brooklyn to attend a software party! Pretty hardcore. |
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Far Far Away | Check in above 59th Street.Welcome to the world above 59th Street! |
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Lunch Box | First, you have to follow The Wall Street Journal on foursquare. Read the Lunch Box column in the Journal and, to unlock the badge, check in twice at lunchtime to restaurants they’ve reviewed.
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Met Lover | Start by following Metropolitan Museum of Art on foursquare. Then check in twice to the main museum and the badge is yours.Oh, I see that you’re a true art connoisseur. You have excellent taste. |
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Roker | Check in to the Today Show Plaza in New York 3 times before 6:00 am.That’s 3 checkins before 6 AM! Just like Al Roker – you’re becoming a regular in his “neck of the woods.” |
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Today Show Newbie* | Check in to the TODAY Show plaza next time you visit New York.Thanks for stopping by the Plaza! Hope you can come to the next Toyota Concert Series on TODAY. |
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Urban Adventurer | First, you have to follow The Wall Street Journal on foursquare. Then you have to check in to all 5 boroughs in New York.You really get around! The Wall Street Journal congratulates you on checking into all five boroughs of New York. |
The North Pole
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Last Degree | Have fun earning this one! You have to check in at the North Pole! No thank you. I hear it is cold there.Congrats on making it to the North Pole! Take a deep breath, plant your flag and be sure to get home safe! |
Princeton, New Jersey
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Princeton P-rade | For checking in to the “Princeton University P-Rade.Congrats! You just unlocked the Princeton P-rade badge. If your blood isn’t yet orange and black, keep drinking. |
San Francisco, California
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BART | Check in 10 times on the BART system.Driving around SF is soooo 2008, hence the special shoutout for your 10th BART checkin. Public transportation is the new Prius! |
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Thriving Ivory | For checking in to the Thriving Ivory Fillmore Show.You’ve checked-in at Thriving Ivory’s Fillmore show. Head to the merchandise table and show your TI badge to score some free swag! |
State of Pennsylvania
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PA 4 Score & 7 | Start by following visitPA on foursquare. Then you must check in to 3 of the places listed on the PA 4 Score & 7 page.Nice job soaking up all that PA history. Look out Alex Trebek. |
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PA Retail Polka | Start by following visitPA on foursquare. Then you must check in to 3 of the places listed on the PA Retail Polka page.Somebody likes their tax-free shopping in PA. Hey, there’s more where that came from. |
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PA Shooflyer | Start by following visitPA on foursquare. Then you must check in to 3 of the places listed on the PA Shooflyer page.Nice job eating your way through PA! Yummm, keystone. |
Vancouver, Canada
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Transit Champion* | Vancouver specific. For checking in on the TransLink, but not sure how many times.Holy moly transit champ, You sure know how to get around Metro Vancouver! Thanks for going green and riding with TransLink! |
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Event Badges
Big Omaha 2010
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Big Omaha 2010 | Check in 3 times to the Big Omaha conference.Three checkins in the middle of Nebraska! You are *owning* Big Omaha this year! |
BlackBerry DEVCON 2010
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DEVCON10 App Developer badge | First, you must follow BlackBerry on foursquare. Then check in to 4 of the 7 following venues: General Session, Community Connection, Welcome Reception, Social Media Desk, Ask The Experts, Mobility Pavilion, and Party.You’ve made your rounds at BlackBerry DEVCON 2010 and secured the highly desirable DEVCON10 App Developer badge – Congratulations! |
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
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Bonnaroo Rock Star | Start by following Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on twitter. Then earn the badge for checking in to 10 different places at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.Congrats! That’s 10 check ins at Bonnaroo this weekend. You are a Bonnaroo Rock Star! Now that you’re in the band be on the look out for a instant win message from us for great Bonnaroo prizes! |
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Team Coco Bonnaroo | For checking in to the Bonnaroo Comedy Theatre at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival during Bonnaroo 2010.Congratulations! You’ve unlocked The Team Coco Bonnaroo Badge! Enjoy the show, and please consider a shower in the near future. |
CES
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CES 2010 | For checking in at the Los Vegas Convention Center during CES 2010.Congrats! Your checkin to the Las Vegas Convention Center just unlocked the CES Badge. Welcome to the world’s largest and coolest tech show! |
f8
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f8 Backstage Pass | Check in to 7 of the 8 main areas of the f8 conference.You’ve hit 3 of the 7 big spots at Facebook’s f8 conference. Congrats on making the rounds! |
Global Ignite Week
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Global Ignite Week 2010* | Check in during Global Ignite Week I guess??Thanks for supporting Global Ignite Week! Think it was all the beer that made those five minute talks so interesting? |
Internet Week New York 2009
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Dot Com Baller* | No idea how to earn. It was given during Internet Week New York 2009, though.Look at you in your fancy suit up on that fancy roof! You’re the Young Jeezy of the NY Tech scene! |
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I’m on a Boat | For Checking in to a venue tagged ‘boat’.♫ I’m riding a dolphin doing flips and shit / This dolphin’s splashing, getting everybody all wet / But this ain’t Seaworld, this is as real as it gets / I’m on a boat, motherfucker, don’t you ever forget! ♫ |
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Internetz Week* | For checking in during Internet Week. Again, no idea.Welcome to internet week! Five new badges for the next five days! What, wait.. no free drinks here? NEXT PARTY! |
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Trifecta | Check in to 3 of the Big 6 Name Brand Parties. The quote says 3 of 5, but I count 6!Name-Brand Party Trifecta! You hit 3 of the big 5: Ignite / Yelp / Digg/ Thrillist / College Humor / Webutante Ball! |
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Webby* | Given during Internet Week New York 2009. Not sure for what.A wise microcelebrity once said: ‘I won a Webby’ is the new ‘I have a website.’ You may not have be named King or Queen tonight, but please accept this Webby as a token of just how special we think you are. |
Internet Week New York 2010
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Internet Week 2010 | Check in during Internet Week 2010 in New York.Welcome to Internet Week 2010. Show this badge & skip some lines! Monday @ Onion Party, Tues @ #140conf Party, Wed @ Pop Everything and Thr @ Obliterati & SoundCtrl. |
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Social Media Guru | For checking in to 3 or more Internet Week parties in New York.Three nights of Internet Week parties makes you an official Social Media Guru(, nerd!) The first 24 people to show this badge @ IW HQ (registration desk) on Thu June 10 win a free bottle of wine signed by @garyvee! (You must be 21+) |
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Webby 2010 | Given during Internet Week New York 2010. Not sure for what.Webby 2010: You may not have walked away a winner tonight, but please accept our Webby Badge as a token of just how special we think you are. |
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Webutante | Check in to the Webutante Ball.Just saying, but if @naveen doesn’t win Prom King, this whole thing is bunk! |
Olympics 2010
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NY Times Olympian* | For checking in to 2 different locations listed by the The New York Times.
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Shorty Awards
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Shorty* | For checking in to the Shorty Awards.Welcome to the Shorty Awards!! Extra credit if you noticed this special edition “you unlocked a badge!” text is exactly 140 characters long. |
SXSW 2009
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Digg SXSW | Check in to the Digg party.Welcome to the Digg Party. I bet the… OMG!!! KEVIN ROSE JUST TOUCHED MY SHIRT!!! |
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Entourage | Check in with 10 of your friends at the same time.Look at you, checking-in with 10 of your friends in tow! You so popular! |
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Karaoke RV | Check in to the Karaoke RV.You found the Karaoke RV! Now go queue up some GnR! ♫ You know where you are? You’re in the jungle baby! ? |
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Panel Nerd | Check in 3 times at the Convention Center before noon.Three days at the Convention Center before noon! Your boss would be so proud! |
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Party Crasher | For checking in to the Brightkite Party.What else did you expect checking-in with foursquare at the Brightkite party? Anyone down for a dance off? |
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Porky | Check in to 3 times to a venue tagged ‘BBQ’.Oink oink, you filthy little BBQ lover! |
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PV Bender | For checking in to the PV House three times.Three late-nights at the PV House! You working on that Slut badge? |
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Redford | For checking in to a movie.Nice job sneaking off to see some films (one of the best parts of SXSW). Gold Badges unite! |
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Slut | For checking in to 3 different hotels.Three different hotels! You’re like the Paris Hilton / Bret Michaels of SX! |
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Survival | Given for checking in to SXSW 2009.However-many-days you were at SX, you survived. Well played and see you next year! |
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Trifecta | Check in to 3 of the Big 6 Name Brand Parties: Frog, Digg, Facebook, Goog, 32-bit, and The Decider. |
SXSW 2010
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Adobe – Hat Tip* | For checking in to the Adobe booth, perhaps?Congratulations, you just unlocked the Hat Tip badge! Our hats off to you for making the most of your time in Austin. Respect from Adobe! |
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Animaler Collect* | Frightened Rabbit, Cobra Skulls, and The Unicorn (Who says that a Unicorn isn’t an animal?) fans will get this badge when they see three bands with an animal in the their name. |
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Austin Explorer | For checking in to 5 new places in Austin.That’s five checkins at five places you’ve never been to! Well done, Austin Explorer! |
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Bands on the Run | This badge goes to fans who are busy running from one venue to another. See seven bands in one day to earn it.You’ve just seen seven bands in one day! |
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Decathlon | For checking in to 10 of the brand parties.So many parties, so little time… and you still managed to hit 10 of the brand-name events. Congrats! |
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Early Adopter* | Awarded for checking in to SxSW 2010 if you also checked in to SxSW 2009.Hint: You should have been here last year! |
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Far Far Away | Check in 25 miles away from the Convention Center.You made it 25 miles away from the convention center! Congrats on escaping downtown Austin. |
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Fixin’ Wagon* | For checking in to venues tagged ‘food truck’. Unsure as to how many times.Tacos, cupcakes, burgers, po-boy’s… whatever your vice, congrats on finding some of Austin’s finest meals on wheels |
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Groupie* | Possibly for checking in with the one or more of the foursquare crew.“The Backstreet Boys of tech! The Menudo of the interne…. OMG! @NAVEEN JUST TOUCHED MY SHIRT!” |
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Hangover* | From the hint, my guess one would have to check in late at night, then again early the next morning.Late to bed and early(ish) to rise. Your boss should be proud you made the early morning panels! |
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Hookup | Check in to two different hotels in the same night.Two different hotels? This is Austin, not the Jersey Shore! (though you made The Situation proud) |
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Karaoke RV | For checking in to the Karaoke RV.You found the Karaoke RV! Now queue us up some GnR! “You know where you are? You’re in the jungle baby!” |
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Keep Austin GOOD* | Judging by the quote, I assume this badge is earned by checking in to “non-adult themed” venues during SXSW 2010. Not sure, though.Austin’s not just weird, it’s good. Congrats on navigating the SXSW mayhem and finding the GOOD spots. Your mom would be proud! |
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Name Dropper | For checking in and mentioning 2 different A-listers.Look at all you, name dropping internet celebs left and right! Checkins calling out 2 different A-list’ers scored you this badge. |
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Panel Nerd | Check in to the convention center 5 times.That’s 5 Convention Center checkins for you… you’re really getting your $500 bucks worth! |
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Porky | Check in to 3 times to a venue tagged ‘BBQ’.Oink oink, you filthy little BBQ lover! |
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Tarantino* | I am assuming it is for checking in to Tarantino film screenings. NOTE: This badge has not been fully identified as of yet. If you get it, please leave a comment so everyone will know! Here is the hint given by foursquare on how to get it: That Gold badge works for movies too, you know? |
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SPINsider* | First, you must follow SPIN Magazine on foursquare. Then earn this badge by checking in to three bands recommended by SPIN editors.You’ve just seen three bands recommended by SPIN’s editors! |
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Super Swarm | Oringally created for SxSW 2010, but later was opened for other places. For checking in with 249+ people. As with the Swarm badge, if you are number 249, when number 250 checks in, it will invoke your badge as well.Know what you call a 50 person swarm at SXSW? The Hilton Lobby. So we upped the ante to 250 and you still nailed it. Well played! |
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Swimmies* | This badge was originally created for SxSW 2010, but was later opened for other places. For checking in to a hotel and including the key word ‘rooftop pool’ in your shout. NOTE: This badge has not been fully identified as of yet. If you get it, please leave a comment so everyone will know! Here is the hint given by foursquare on how to get it: Underoos make for a great bathing suit. |
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Survivor* | For checking in at the airport on your way home? NOTE: This badge has not been fully identified as of yet. If you get it, please leave a comment so everyone will know! Here is the hint given by foursquare on how to get it: The airport is your beacon home. |
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Trailblazer* | Adventurous fans can pick up the Trailblazer when they see three shows outside of downtown Austin. |
Where 2.0
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Where 2010 | Check in to Where 2.0Welcome to Where 2.0, a geo-nerd’s playground! Don’t forget to wish Brady Forrest (the conference organizer!) a happy birthday on Wednesday 3/31! |
WordCamp 2010
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WordCamp SF 2010 | Check in to WordCamp 2010 in San Francisco.“This one time, at WordCamp?” Welcome to WordCamp San Francisco! |
World Cup 2010
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Bing Home Turf | First, you must follow Bing on foursquare. Then the badge can be obtained by shouting “Go” (minus the quotes) with the counrty name that is playing. This must be done on two seperate days.Congrats! You’ve just unlocked the Bing Home Turf badge. Stand up and support your favorite team. Game on! |
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South Africa Explorer | First, you must follow CNN on foursquare. The badge is only available by checking in to the World Cup in South Africa.This badge’s quote has not been located…YET! |
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Super Fan | First, you must follow CNN on foursquare. Then, checking in to a World Cup Viewing party or a soccer friendly pub that is listed by CNN will earn you this badge. I do not have a full list…yet! When someone finds it, let me know so we all will know!Goooooooooal! That’s three checkins from World Cup viewing parties. You truly are a World Cup Super Fan! Now go cheer louder! Watch CNN and visit CNN.com/WorldCup for complete coverage. |
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World Cup 2010 | Obtained by shouting “Gooooooooooooooooaalllll!” or “Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!” during a game.Gooooooooooooooooaalllll! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! We hope you’re enjoying World Cup 2010 as much as we are! |
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Thanks for the comment and the info!! Before I could get to replying to your comment, tonyfelice had commented also. Please read below.
I have made the corrections you listed and have added you to the list of contributors.
Thanks again for the comment. I hope to hear from you again!
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cool list – interesting that you’re providing tips as to how to earn each badge… I too was pretty chaffed at the deletion of the wikipedia page – I put a lot of work in on that. I was able to recover most of it and recreate it, and have kept the list up to date with all known badges, in the order they were released.
Wanted to share some things I have found:
BFF: was definitely never activated, this directly from co–founder @dens
player please: was deactivated after foursquare realized that the logic for swarm had overridden ‘player’
far far away (austin): only active during sxsw 09
entourage: only active during sxsw 09
ziggy: is not NY specific, it’s for 3x venues tagged ‘food truck’-
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Thanks for the comment and the information. I figured it would be helpful to have a reference point for people to use to understand what they need to do to get a badge.
Unfortunately, I fear it will lead to cheating in some extent — especially as applied to those badges earned by the tags assigned to a venue. I worry that some losers will start tagging the gym with ‘food truck’ and so on.
I didn’t know that you were the driving force behind the Wikipedia page. It was a fantastic list. Thank you for the work you did on it. It is crap that they deleted it.
Again, thanks for the info. I have made the corrections above. Hope to hear from you again in the future!
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@TonyFelice – that wiki article was well done. There are so many software wiki pages with such detail; I don’t know why your foursquare article got singled out.
@Tkruser I like your example of the gym tagged ‘food truck’ and I see your point of how giving out the info leads to gaming. Where I’m at, most venues weren’t tagged when I started playing and recruited some friends to the game; I found it fun to tag places and have the badge show up for them. (E.g. I tagged the karaoke bar as such, which invoked the badge for a friend.) Also once I knew what tags were valid I tagged some corresponding places so that in my travels I could earn badges; without that incentive, I doubt I’d have done the data entry. So, I think there’s an upside to revealing the logic that drives the badges; how could one manage the downside too?
Maybe an anti-badge should be issued for superusers who get caught tagging venues incorrectly too often. Foursquare could remove badges earned unfairly, and badge the offending tagger with a negative badge. Just don’t make me code that.
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An anti-badge…what a great idea. Possibly include a big red banner at the top of their profile page that says “cheater” or something of the like!
Like you, I was the first in my area to start playing. I have noticed recently that venues are appearing on the check in list that I did not add, so I am lead to believe there are others now. I have found it difficult to “recruit” people though, as I work in a non-tech field and it is like pulling teeth for my associates/friends to grasp the concept of tech games. Or perhaps it is that we are “nerds”.
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#9 written by Nathan 1 year ago
Wow, awesome post and great comments. I’m fairly new to Foursquare and since I live in a small town I spend most of my time doing the data entry since most venues don’t exist and if they do, they’re not tagged at all. Thanks for putting all of this together, I’ll definitely be bookmarking it for future reference!
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SXSW 2010 Leaked Badges
http://foursquarebadg.es/2010/03/10/leaked-foursquares-sxsw-2010-badges/#more-15
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#13 written by Steve G 1 year ago
how i get my SXSW 2010 badges :
Karaoke RV = checkin here RVIP Lounge / Karaoke RV http://foursquare.com/venue/41653
Fixin’ Wagon = checkin to venue tagged “food truck”
like; La Casa del Fuego http://foursquare.com/venue/41633Porky = checkin to 3 venue tagged “BBQ”
Hookup = checkin to 2 different hotel at night
Far Far Away = checkin 25 miles away from the convention center
Swimmies = by shouting with included keyword “rooftop pool” while checkin in a hotel,
mine at Hilton Austin Hotel http://foursquare.com/venue/18250Adobe – Hat Tip badge
http://foursquare.com/user/blissfork/badges/1184983
make friends / follow @AdobeSXSW in 4SQ
not really sure how u got it, perhaps b checkin twice with AdobeSXSW, or in two AdobeSXSW recommended venues?
i got mine by checkin twice at Hilton Austin Hotel
http://foursquare.com/venue/18250happy hunting! :p
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#16 written by warrenLOL 1 year ago
Don’t forget these two.
http://foursquare.com/user/dens/badges/1628847
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#18 written by jenny 1 year ago
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#19 written by warrenLOL 1 year ago
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#22 written by jack 1 year ago
found these new badges for check-in’s in Pennsylvania
http://www.visitpa.com/trip-ideas/see-more-pa/pa-with-foursquare/index.aspx
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#24 written by Dan Berger 1 year ago
Thanks for the badge info. Pennsylvania just joined forces with foursquare.
Here’s the link with more info
http://www.visitpa.com/trip-ideas/see-more-pa/pa-with-foursquare/index.aspxCheers
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#29 written by warrenLOL 1 year ago
Hi, bro. I think this will help you to collect all the badges on foursquare: http://tonyfelice.wordpress.com/foursquare/
I prefer your badges info because you provide so many tips on how to get them, I really appreciate you and this site!
BTW, maybe you should take a look at aboutfoursquare.com , it releases the latest news about 4sq. Some new badges will show up~
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During the Sydney (Australia) auditions of reality show The X Factor, a special Foursquare badge was rewarded for checking in. Here is the badge on facebook… http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=123893&id=112705558766862
Here is the Foursquare check-in page… http://foursquare.com/venue/4510556-
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I’ve uploaded a screen cap of the Facebook page to twitpic… http://twitpic.com/1wloik and here is the badge if you wanted to use it on the site… http://twitpic.com/1wlopk
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Also adding to that, the same thing will happen for auditions in Brisbane. http://foursquare.com/venue/4774567
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#37 written by Gordon Werner 1 year ago
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#40 written by EJ 1 year ago
found this badge. think it goes along w/ the dew tour super fan badge.
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#43 written by @jen_simon 1 year ago
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#55 written by Germany Fan 1 year ago
Actually you don’t have to use the bing map to get the world cup badge. What you have to do is to cheer for you favorite team by shouting “Go….” when they are playing. Do this twice of the same team (two matches) and you’ll get the badge. It has nothing to do with the venues u check in….
Sorry if someone already mentioned this.
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#56 written by John Clarke 1 year ago
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#57 written by Gordon Werner 1 year ago
Comic-Con 2010 badge …
http://aboutfoursquare.com/foursquare-takes-on-comic-con-with-a-superman-badge/
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#58 written by EJ 1 year ago
VH1 Fanatic Badge
check-in to three venues vh1 has added tips to. once you unlock it, you’re entered in a chance to win free vip passes to livenation shows for a year!
badge:
http://foursquare.com/user/meredithmo/badges/6103911
contest:
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#59 written by tambre 1 year ago
A new badge was released for San Diego Comic Con International this weekend. All you had to do was checkin. Also, I believe this was the only SDCC badge as I never received another one that weekend.
http://aboutfoursquare.com/foursquare-takes-on-comic-con-with-a-superman-badge/
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#67 written by Zahra 1 year ago
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A new badge for Washington Redskins’s fans, http://mashable.com/2010/09/10/washington-redskins-foursquare/
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#70 written by Randy Kamil 1 year ago
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Amanda-
Thanks for the info. There have been a few comments on places that unlock the Bravo badges, but I cannot locate a list that details them. If you find something that lets us all know what locations unlock what badges, I would appreciate it. Hope tp hear from you again. Thanks again for the comment.
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#87 written by Gordon Werner 1 year ago
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Thanks for updating this, I am aggravated that wikipedia dropped this section on their foursquare article. Freakin’ deletionists should find a new hobby. Also I have a few badges you asked for more info on:
Babysitter: http://foursquare.com/user/ejly/badges/959089 for 10 checkins at a venue tagged ‘playground’
There are ‘Bravo’ and ‘Zagat’ badges too – here’s some examples: http://foursquare.com/user/jitle/badges/1093621 and http://foursquare.com/user/byronbrewer/badges/680097
And there were badges for Vancouver for the Olympics: http://foursquare.com/user/iamkhayyam/badges/811134
And out of curiosity about whether the far far away badge applied to Indianapolis, I did some searching and found some Austin checkins getting the Far Far Away badge: here’s one – http://foursquare.com/user/t/badges/1134
Also I have been at a venue with 3 members of the other gender and not gotten the Player Please badge. So there may be some secret sauce required in addition to just being with 3 other folks of the other gender (even considering that all of us had profiles specifying our genders).
Another item of note – logically, getting the swarm scenario (50 people) would also invoke the entourage (10 people) and Player Please badges (minimum 4 people). Yet it doesn’t seem to do so. For example, here’s someone with the swarm badge but no entourage or player please badge: http://foursquare.com/user/wloglobal/badges/983895
PS I hate the CAPTCHA.