Feb 6, 2015 | Weekly Hunt
The final 6 clues for Eventzee’s kickoff event have been released.
The hunt will end today at 3 PM (GMT-6) and winners will be announced on the Munzee videocast at 3 PM.
Remember that we have a new public photo hunt each week, so the fun keeps on going! New clues will be added Monday, so be sure to RSVP to next week’s hunt over the weekend.
Week 1: Clues 41-46:
- Checkmate
- Royal Flush
- Finger ‘stache
- Prehistoric
- Medieval
- License Plate: with “Z” included (must be on automobile)
Feb 6, 2015 | Announcements, TESTIMONIALS
Eventzee Exposure is a chance for us to showcase some of the events we have worked with, and a chance for potential clients to see the outcome of hosting an Eventzee event. Each month we’ll highlight a different event that made use of Munzee or Eventzee, and hopefully you can get an idea of what we can do for you!
Nestled into the North of Dallas is the suburban city of McKinney, Texas- home of Eventzee and Munzee. This city (which has nearly 150,000 residents) may continue to grow in population and infrastructure, but McKinney takes it’s small-town roots very seriously. The city clings to their rich history- specifically it’s downtown- and because of this McKinney was named Money Magazine’s #1 Best Place to Live. So when the city of McKinney was in need of a tool to bring visitors to historic locations Downtown, Munzee knew exactly what to offer.
Additionally McKinney sought a way to share the history of the location with visitors. Using what would become Eventzee tech, 15 buildings were chosen for a special tour, each with a QR code displayed prominently in the window. The app marked each of the buildings’ location on a map, and when scanned the QR code launched an external website sharing the information of the historical building. The integration of the app into the historical tour has increased visitor experience and engagement with the downtown area. This combination of new age technology and historical landmarks fit perfectly with McKinney’s evolving community.
“From a tourism standpoint, Munzee’s use of McKinney’s existing QR code tour of historical buildings has greatly increased exposure of our downtown square’s unique story to our visitors,” said Dee-dee Guerra, Executive Director of the McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau. “This is a perfect example of Munzee’s understanding of how to enhance and encourage tourism which is one of the reasons our Board awarded them the 2014 Tourism Partner of the Year Award.”
McKinney is excited to continue to work with Munzee and Eventzee- so much so that they named Munzee as their 2014 Tourism Partner of the year. The simple idea to push people to historically meaningful buildings has led to a fruitful partnership between Munzee and McKinney, and we’re proud that our app has been able to help in so many different ways. Trails and partnerships like this is what has led to the creation of Eventzee. With Eventzee, hunts like McKinney’s can be extended as long as needed for public use. Our ongoing program package is perfect to help increase exposure and drives traffic to lesser known areas, much like the historic buildings in downtown McKinney.
“We’re excited about the Eventzee app they just released. It provides an additional method for getting people outside to explore the world around them,” Guerra said. “In fact, the McKinney CVB is working with them to create an Eventzee scavenger hunt for something we’re doing in May. Eventzee is going to help us add a whole new dimension to our annual event and we’re excited about helping people learn more about our beautiful city with this new, fun tool.”
What can Eventzee do for you? Contact eventzee@munzee.com to start planning your hunt today!
Feb 5, 2015 | Weekly Hunt
The next 5 clues for Eventzee’s kickoff event have been released.
Remember, anyone can join any day and another 10 clues will be released each day of the work week. As you complete tasks be sure to check out the leaderboard to see where you fall. Prizes will be given out weekly, so stay up on your clue list before the week ends.
This week we’re awarding cash prizes for the top 3 players on the leaderboard.
- 1st Place will receive $100 USD
- 2nd Place will receive $50 USD
- 3rd Place will receive $25 USD
The winners will also receive an assortment of virtual products from the Munzee online store. To learn more about Munzee, our geo-locational QR code game, check out www.munzee.com.
Week 1: Clues 36-40:
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Water Balloon Fight: Take a picture of a full water balloon
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Hour: Find an analog clock that shows the time with the long hand pointing at 12
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Country Colors: Represent Your Country! Take a picture of somebody wearing the colors of your country.
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Blue Light Special: Where can you find a blue light that’s turned on?
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Old School Gamer: Take a picture of a video game console that came out BEFORE the year 2000. Include a piece of paper that says #throwbackthursday
Feb 5, 2015 | Weekly Hunt
The next 5 clues for Eventzee’s kickoff event have been released. Be on the lookout later today for more clues to be released.
Remember, anyone can join any day and another 10 clues will be released each day of the work week. As you complete tasks be sure to check out the leaderboard to see where you fall. Prizes will be given out weekly, so stay up on your clue list before the week ends.
This week we’re awarding cash prizes for the top 3 players on the leaderboard.
- 1st Place will receive $100 USD
- 2nd Place will receive $50 USD
- 3rd Place will receive $25 USD
The winners will also receive an assortment of virtual products from the Munzee online store. To learn more about Munzee, our geo-locational QR code game, check out www.munzee.com.
Week 1: Clues 31-35:
- Macaroni Art: What can you create with macaroni? Include #eventzee somewhere in the picture. 30-50 points based on creativity (subjective)
- In the Shadows: Shadow puppets are good friends. 20-30 points based on creativity (subjective)
- Sleeping Cat: Bonus points for wearing a hat
- Musical: Play a musical instrument
- Toner: We need a spare toner cartridge.
Feb 4, 2015 | Hunt Tips
Scavenger hunts have always been a fun way to interact with others and support camaraderie, but we’ve moved past the limitations of pen and paper. Eventzee takes scavenger hunts to a whole new level by supporting worldwide events and new ways to interact with players. While Eventzee makes it easy to host your own scavenger hunt, it’s up to YOU to make it memorable. So if you’re considering putting on your own, here’s a few tips to get you started.
Consider Your Audience
The first thing you need to do is decide how you’re going to run your event and who you’re inviting. A smaller event will have different clues, themes, and setup than a worldwide event. When considering a worldwide event, you have to account for differences in culture and locations. Some clues may not be possible for people to solve if they’re in an area that doesn’t offer what you’re looking for. You want this to be fun for everyone, so don’t limit your players or else you may limit your hunt.
Themes
Themes can be a good way to make your Eventzee scavenger hunt cohesive for those involved. If you’re running an event for a special occasion such as a birthday party, baby shower, etc., it can take on those themes. If you’re running a more general event, themes such as “Colors”, “Household Items”, or “Around Town” can be fun for pretty much anyone, anywhere. Not only can themes help make your hunt unified, but they’ll also help the event stand out for certain groups and can be used as a learning tool.
Teams
The bigger the event, the more likely it is that you’ll want to use teams to curb the amount of clues you have submitted. You can easily turn a 100 person individual event into a 25 team event by allowing players to compete in teams. With Eventzee you just need to assign one person per group with a phone and create an account with the team’s name. Not only does this push players to work together, but will also help event admins have fewer submissions to approve.
Clues
The biggest part of a scavenger hunt are the clues, and Eventzee is no different. When coming up with clues, make sure they fit in your theme (if you have one) and are varied in difficulty. Too many easy clues and your attendees will be bored. Too many difficult clues and your attendees will be put off from doing them. Remember that the point of the hunt is to embrace social interaction, and friendly competition can be a great way to get people talking. Your clues should reflect the people hunting them: diverse.
Prizes
What better way to encourage people to climb the leaderboard than a little incentive? Prizes are a great way to take an event to the next level. Prizes can be employed in both smaller, local events, as well as worldwide events to help raise awareness of your product, cause, or organization. If you want to run a promotional event, you can award trials or samples of your product. If you’re running a local event, your prizes can include local businesses that have donated gift cards or items. Sponsoring prizes is also a great option for businesses to get some attention in a fun, creative way that actively engages users.
Now that you have some ideas about how to start your Eventzee scavenger hunt, go out and make it happen! If you’re interested in hosting an Eventzee event, sponsoring an official Eventzee photo hunt or just curious about what we can do, check out www.eventzeeapp.com.
