SCVNGR Lets You Make DIY Interactive Games for Any Mobile Phone
Marissa Brassfield — August 14, 2009 — Tech
References: techcrunch
At Trend Hunter, we love scavenger hunts, and this SCVNGR mobile app lets users build their own interactive scavenger hunts to truly blend technology and the real world. You don’t have to have an iPhone or Android to use SCVNGR, either—although there are apps built for those platforms—as SCVNGR can also be played using SMS.
Below, check out a sample clue, challenge and answer series taken from a SCVNGR demo that uses landmarks in the city of Philadelphia. Multimedia cues—including player-submitted photos—make the SCVNGR experience truly awesome. For snaps from Trend Hunter’s scavenger hunt, you’ll have to be a fan of our Facebook Page.
Below, check out a sample clue, challenge and answer series taken from a SCVNGR demo that uses landmarks in the city of Philadelphia. Multimedia cues—including player-submitted photos—make the SCVNGR experience truly awesome. For snaps from Trend Hunter’s scavenger hunt, you’ll have to be a fan of our Facebook Page.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Scavenger Hunts - Apps like SCVNGR allow for the creation of immersive, technology-fueled scavenger hunts that engage participants in new ways.
2. Cross-platform Accessibility - App developers can capitalize on the popularity of scavenger hunts by creating platforms that are accessible through a variety of mobile devices and platforms.
3. Multimedia Integration - The integration of multimedia elements like photos and videos into scavenger hunt apps can enhance the user experience and create new avenues for engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - Scavenger hunt apps can be a unique and memorable way to engage participants at conferences, festivals, and other events.
2. Tourism - Scavenger hunt apps can be used to gamify tourism experiences, encouraging exploration and creating memorable experiences for travelers.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Marketers can capitalize on scavenger hunt apps by creating immersive brand activations that engage customers in a fun and interactive way.
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