helpful tips

general gameplay

Save time by splitting up.
You can use whatever technology is available to you at the time of the event.
(So smartphones, GPSes, public internet access and geosynchronous satellites are fair game.)
Rather than amble about aimlessly, plan a route.
While one will be provided with your team's materials, consider bringing a map (however detailed it may be).
Don't show up late to the rally point!
Spend your time wisely. Not only is this a game involving photography and points strategy, it's also about time management.
Ask questions. Clarification is always free.

general health and safety

Wear comfortable shoes – you'll be walking around practically all day, after all.
In the case of an especially sunny day, be sure to keep yourself hydrated and use sunscreen as needed. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather.
Be aware of your surroundings: we do not encourage putting yourself in harm's way (e.g.; in the middle of traffic) in order to take your photos.
Don’t exhaust yourself. Rest up beforehand. Rest when you feel the need to.

photo-captures

Make sure your digital camera/cameraphone is charged and you have space for a bunch of photos.
Big fancy cameras may slow you down. Bring your lightweight point-and-click camera instead.
For the most points, get as many teammates in a photo as possible!
Get a passerby to take your photo.
(The Hub Crawl is not responsible for your camera getting stolen, though. So, uh, maybe don't.)
Practice taking photos of yourself by perfecting the "MySpace" pose (where you turn the camera on yourself at arm's length).
Use a camera with a flip-around viewscreen or a phone with a front-facing camera.
If you and another team have simultaneously discovered the same token, don't be afraid to ask them to take your photo for you (so long as you return the favor).
Use one of those tripods with the bendy grips that let you mount the camera anywhere and on anything.
Save yourself some time and cover the locale that the rally point is in last.
If your team does split up and you wind up with some extra time, retake certain captures with more Team Members in it to get a bigger bonus.

puzzles and token captures

Tokens require more work but are worth the most points.
You can always ask about the status of a token in case it has been removed. Check Twitter or ask on Twitter about their status.
If you're having trouble with a puzzle, don't be afraid to ask for a little help. Hints are cheap.
Solve puzzles while on the go. You don't need to stop moving to solve them (but it certainly helps).
Alternatively, block out some time at the beginning of the event to sit down and solve all the puzzles and then decide your course of action from there.
Bring a clipboard or some sort of portable writing surface.
Although your team will be provided with a mechanical pencil, it may be useful to bring additional (mechanical) pencils. It may be useful to bring a big ole eraser, at that. It's not recommended to use pens on puzzles, though.
Want to train for the puzzle portion of the Hub Crawl? Check out Games Magazine.
Afraid that puzzles aren't your thing? Then don't do them. The event is designed in such a way that doing all the other photo-captures (and maxing out the member bonus) will keep you competitive. Of course, to win you'll have to do everything.