Aug 4, 2015 | Announcements, Hunt Tips
We are proud to announce that a new line of badges have been released for having your photos added to the gallery in an official Eventzee photo scavenger hunt. The Curator line has been created with the intent of awarding creativity and uniqueness in photo submissions. We see so many great photos come in from players who take the time and effort to create their photos in fun and unique ways and they deserve to be awarded.
THE CURATOR LINE:
As you may imagine these badges are subjective to the admin at that time and what one person thinks is creative can differ from another admin, but the intent is to encourage players to get creative with their submissions.
The following are basic rules regarding how a photo can be added to the gallery:
- A photo deemed unique and creative in regards to the clue. Whether that means they took the time to create a over-the-top situation or happened upon a unique subject for their photo, an admin saw their submission and thought it was gallery worthy.
- Quality photos. We really want the galleries to represent the best of the best and that includes the quality of the image you send us. That does not mean players with better phones will have an advantage, it means we are looking for non-blurry, in-focus images.
- Originality. Although we encourage people to play with friends we discourage players from all submitting the same photos. So if a gallery-worthy image is uploaded and it is followed by more mimic photos only the first to come in will be added to the gallery. Be original when playing with multiple people.
- Anonymity: Remember that photo approval is anonymous so we won’t know who you are or how many photos you have had added to the gallery. This is completely unbiased and focuses solely on creativity and uniqueness.
- Have fun with it. The key to creativity and enjoying Eventzee in general is having fun. If you’re having fun with your photo submissions, there’s a good chance that will show in your submission.
- NO SCREENSHOTS. As always no screenshots will be approved or added to the gallery unless the clues asks for it e.g. #ThrowBackThursday.
Remember, these badges will only count for photos added to official Eventzee event galleries. To join our free weekend photo scavenger hunts which are open to anyone worldwide just join on the in-app calendar or scan the week’s join code. Our Weekend Warriors free photo hunts are every weekend and completely free for anyone to play. 15 clues go live every Thursday at 3 PM CST and you have until Sunday at 3 PM CST to complete the clues.
Jun 17, 2015 | Eventzee Exposure, TESTIMONIALS
In “Eventzee Exposure” we look at testimonials from happy clients who have hosted their own Scavenger Hunts. Our users’ experience is very important to us, so when things go off without a hitch we want to cheer about it. If you’d be interested in sharing your Eventzee experience please reach out to iloveyou@munzee.com!
Host: Prosper Independent School District
Location: Prosper High School, Prosper, TX
Testimonial:
“Prosper ISD’s STEAM event was a huge success thanks to Eventzee. The digital scavenger hunt enabled us to quickly direct attendees to all of the exhibits with ease. The clues created a fun, competitive environment while participants engaged with the presenters and the different exhibits during the night. The Eventzee staff was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. They created interesting clues that ensured the attendees had fun while not missing any of the exhibits. They even attended the event to make sure everything went smoothly. We highly recommend Eventzee for your next event!” – Michelle Phillips, M. Ed., Instructional Technology Specialist Prosper ISD
“I really liked how it made me go visit every different area of the event. It forced me to see stuff that I otherwise might have missed.”- Patrick O’Neill, ITS Prosper High School
“Eventzee gave me a reason to visit the entire STEAM showcase and seek out specific areas and people.- Richelle O’Neill, District Librarian Prosper ISD
Photo Clue Examples:
Health Science- CPR Dummies – Take a selfie with a “dummy”
Rubik’s Cube – Show your attempt. Bonus points if your complete it!
Tech Help Desk – Take a pic with a helper
STEAM – Take a pic of the STEAM logo
Blue Man Group – Take a pic with a man in a blue suit
3D Printer – Capture printing in action
Science Fair – Show unique learning in action
Photo Examples:
About the STEAM Expo:
Prosper ISD’s annual STEAM Expo is an evening filled with hands-on experiments and displays from talented Prosper students. STEAM, which stands for “Science Technology Engineering Art Math” focuses on showcasing the integration of alternative learning in education. From robotics to 3D printing, students and parents could both get a hands on experience with the innovative lessons. To learn more about STEAM or Prosper ISD follow them on Twitter at @ProsperISD.
Jun 5, 2015 | Announcements, Eventzee Exposure, TESTIMONIALS
In “Eventzee Exposure” we look at testimonials from happy clients who have hosted their own Scavenger Hunts. Our users’ experience is very important to us, so when things go off without a hitch we want to cheer about it. If you’d be interested in sharing your Eventzee experience please reach out to iloveyou@munzee.com!
Host: Peloton Foundation
Location: 3rd bar, Baseball Tavern in Boston, MA.
Testimonial:
“The Peloton Foundation Game Day was held for the first time in the Fenway Park Area in Boston just a few weeks ago. We hosted a game tournament at each venue and had the pleasure of using Eventzee for our last tournament, a photo based scavenger hunt. All the participants had a great time using the app without any issues. Signing up was simple as was setting up the app from an administrator side. The clues were easy to create and we didn’t experience any issues throughout the process. Cody was great help and always available for questions. All in all, we had a great experience using Eventzee!”
Photo Clue Examples:
4 legs but does not move – It has 4 legs but does not move. Find the closest one to the main door.
Peloton! – Find the Peloton market baseball teams!
YMCA – Take a picture of you and 3 people motioning out YMCA
New friends – Get one of the bartenders to agree on a picture with you and your team
It’s (ball)game day – Take me out to the ballgame and sit here, get ready to cheer!
Photo Examples:
About the Peloton Foundation:
The Peloton Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization that donates time, money, and in-kind resources to promising non-profit organizations helping children and their families achieve: Education and Childhood Development, Health and Well-being, and Economic Empowerment.
To learn more about the Peloton Foundation visit:
http://pelotongroup.com/about-us/peloton-foundation/
Apr 8, 2015 | Announcements, Hunt Tips, Weekly Hunt
We’re proud to announce that a new update for Eventzee has been released. With Version 1.2 we’ve added features to enhance your free weekly hunts as well as added new ways to host your own Eventzee hunts.
Follow your hunt progress with a new profile page that features a gallery of all the Eventzee photos you’ve taken. This gives you the opportunity to relive the hunt and share your pictures with the world. The new gallery also includes the ability to share your photos via text, email and social media. Help grow the game and show how fun Eventzee can be!
The new Quiz function enhances QR code hunts and can test the knowledge of your players. Come up with clues to a location and once players find and scan the QR code they’ll be challenged with a multiple choice question of your choosing. QR hunts can help drive traffic to specific areas and include the ability to tie to a specific Geolocation or remain hidden, The quiz function takes this type of hunt a step further and is perfect for corporate training or educational uses.
Remember to join us in our free weekend photo scavenger hunts. These international photo hunts are open to anyone and give you a great taste of what Eventzee has to offer. Find an official Eventzee scavenger hunt on the calendar and RSVP. Follow the clues, submit photos for approval, and earn points. Compete each week to rise the worldwide leaderboard. Join the hunt today!
If you’re interested in hosting your own Eventzee scavenger hunt visit our website and choose the right package for you. Eventzee is ideal for trade shows, conferences and orientations. Businesses and schools can use the app to drive traffic to specific locations, promote vendors or products and increase social interactions.
Feb 13, 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. But say you’re just a hunter, a participant in the Eventzee event- what can you do to make the most of your hunt? The hard part has already been done, someone has planned the hunt, but it’s important that those participating in the hunt make it fun for all as well.
Check the Rules
Most large events will publish a list of rules before the event. CHECK THEM. Know what you can and can’t use. Know how the event is going to work. There’s nothing worse for a participant than having your submissions rejected because you weren’t following the rules. With photo hunts the admin rules all, so if you don’t follow along they’ll make sure you’re far from the top of the leaderboard.
Pick your Partner
If the event you’re attending allows for partners or groups that you can choose yourself, do it. Working in groups can allow for fast and more innovative submissions. Put some extra thought into who you want to work with. This isn’t to say that you should both split up to conquer the clues faster, because the fun in Eventzee is working together and experiencing the clues and activities. Plus, it doesn’t hurt to have someone to snap a picture of you. If you forgot your selfie-stick at home, that is.
Prepare for Anything
Large events are usually scheduled for rain or shine circumstances. Don’t get caught in the cold wearing shorts and a t-shirt or caught in the rain with no jacket. Check the weather forecast leading up to the event to make sure you’re prepared. Most hunts will be outside, so be ready for anything.
Be creative!
Sure, you can complete the task the easy way and just do the minimum. That may get you the points, but you probably won’t win that way. Being creative may get you extra points or prizes, and it will definitely be more fun. Remember though, the admin for the event gets to decide what is creative and worth bonus points. So if you know the admin, play to their interests.
Speaking of fun…
Have it! No matter what the event is for, photo scavenger hunts are supposed to be fun! Being too serious or too careless are never good things. Complete the clues as thoroughly as you can, but make it enjoyable.
Hopefully you’ve had a great time participating in an Eventzee Scavenger Hunt, now start your own! 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.
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!
