Aug 8, 2016 | Announcements, Hunt Tips
We’re proud to announce the release of Eventzee 1.7 for Android and iOS devices. This new update is one of the biggest updates we’ve done since launching the app! We’ve introduced a new clue type, changed up some features to make your experience even better and fixed a few issues. Download the update today!
New features include:
- JOIN TEXT CODE:
You can now enter events using a text code as well as scanning a join QR code. Try the code “WW72” to join our free weekend hunt!
- TO DO CLUES:
We have a new type of clue which allows quizzes and messages without being tied to a QR code.
- IN-APP NOTIFICATIONS:
New notifications for receiving a new message and earning badges.
- ABILITY TO RE-LOOK AT MESSAGES AND QUIZZES:
You can now access quizzes and messages information again after you have already completed the clue.
- SHARE TO SOCIAL AT SUBMISSION:
Now you can share your images to social media as soon as you submit them.
- REAL TIME MESSAGING:
Now you don’t have to refresh the messages page to see new messages as they come in.
- TURN OFF ALL POP-UPS/NOTIFICATIONS:
This option in the settings will stop in-app notifications from bugging you mid-game.”
- iPAD SUPPORT:
Now you can play Eventzee on your iPad!
- VARIOUS BUGS FIXES:
Be sure to join this weekend’s free photo scavenger hunt to test out these new features. To join these hunts, just find the Weekend Warriors event on the Eventzee in-app calendar and RSVP, scan the week’s join QR code OR use the new text feature and type in “WW72” to join. If you’re interested in hosting your own Eventzee hunt please contact eventzee@munzee.com and we’ll get you set up with the right package.
Jun 28, 2016 | Announcements, Eventzee Exposure
This past week, The Eventzee Team (Dylan & Cody) headed down to the wonderful City of Austin, Texas for the 5th Annual iPadPalooza Conference.
IPadPalooza, deemed more of a learning festival than a conference, celebrates the cultural-shift iPads and similar devices have brought about in the education world. The event focused on creativity, social collaboration, engagement, and the compelling ways schools have integrated iPads into their classrooms and beyond.
As a sponsor of this year’s iPadPalooza Conference, Eventzee’s mobile based scavenger hunt app was used to host and run the APPmazing Race each day throughout the conference. We had a ton of players and teams from across the country compete in a variety of tasks in order to gain points and hopefully win some pretty sweet prizes. The teams did not disappoint and came ready to play each day. From costumed crusaders to high flying daredevils, the APPmazing Race players were all in it to win it.
Check out some photos below!
When it was all said and done, many teams and individuals walked away with iPad Pros, iPad Mini’s, YETI Gear, and an assortment of other incredible prizes all put together by Carl Hooker and the iPadPalooza Team. The Eventzee Team may not have walked away with any physical prizes, but we had an amazing time at the conference. We really enjoyed meeting many new people, taking selfies/giving out high fives, and showing off our awesome suits!
We would like to thank all of you who stopped by our booth, participated in the APPmazing Race, and those of you who talked to us just to find out where we got our suits from. It was an amazing week and we can’t wait to attend future iPadPalooza events.
Reach out to us if you’re interested in learning more about Eventzee or if you want to impress your Boss/Colleagues. Bring Eventzee to your campus for Professional/Staff Development, Orientations/Campus Tours, Gamifying Education in the Classroom, and much more. Email us at Eventzee@Munzee.com and a member of our team will be in touch to help you get everything going!
For those of you who attended iPadPalooza last week, we are offering 10% off of our services throughout the month of July 2016. And, if you’re active on social media, post about how you would use Eventzee at your campus/in the classroom, tag Eventzee, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for an Eventzee Scavenger Hunt valued at $500. Watch your emails to learn more!
Apr 6, 2016 | Announcements
We’re proud to announce the Eventzee Version 1.5 update for Android and iOS devices is now available. We’ve introduced a new type of QR Code Clue and worked out some UI/UX issues. Download the update today!
- HIDDEN MESSAGE OPTION:
We’ve created an all new type of QR Code clue. Attach hidden blocks of texts to QR code clues that can then be revealed when your players scan them. Great for a historical tours, nature walks, campus adventures and more!
- BADGE PREOGRESSION:
Now you can see your progression on in-game badges. Curious how many more photos you need for the next gallery badge? Just click on the badge to see!
- UI/UX FIXES:
This update also sees a few UI/UX issues resolved including reorganization of the login screen.
Be sure to join this weekend’s free photo scavenger hunt to test out these new features. To join these hunts, just find the Weekend Warriors event on the Eventzee in-app calendar and RSVP or scan this week’s join code found on the blog. If you’re interested in hosting your own Eventzee hunt please contact eventzee@munzee.com and we’ll get you set up with the right package.
Mar 25, 2016 | 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 eventzee@munzee.com.
Host: North Coastal Consortium for Special Education
Event: T6 Conference
Event Breakdown:
For the past few years, the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education has sponsored a free 2-day Summer Institute called Totally Terrific Teaching Techniques & Technology Tools (T6). They reached out to Eventzee with the hopes of attracting more participants as well as to increase the level of participation through use of mobile tech. Using strategically played QR code clues, the event drove player traffic to various areas of the conference and encouraged interaction.
Testimonial:
“It was a total success! The scavenger hunt coupled with the chance to win prizes created an enjoyable experience for our participants. They had a wonderful time and enjoyed using the leaderboard feature so that they could see where they stood at any time. The way that the Eventzee admin portal is set up, made it really easy for the facilitators. We were able to turn the game on/off at any time so that the participants would make it to their sessions on time.
Being that this was a technology conference, we got a little creative on how to share the instructions for the scavenger hunt. Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY0wq56T0k8&feature=youtu.be”
– Denise Hernandez, Assistive Technology Program Specialist
North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE)
QR Code Clue Description Examples:
- You may need a magnifying lens to find me on the back of a T6 helper’s shirt.
- I’m in the middle of two flights.
- Take a trip to the second floor, look for a “Strategic Plan”.
- Thanks, I will take your paper or plastic please.
- I saw the sign…I opened up my eyes and saw the sign….outside a classroom
- Well… I’m in the hall, I’m about 4 feet tall, I have 3 sides, and I provide information!
To learn more about NCCSE check out http://nccse.org/.
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 reach out to us at eventzee@munzee.com.
Feb 19, 2016 | Hunt Types
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.
The goal of most scavenger hunts is to drive traffic to specific areas and get players to explore and while this holds true with Eventzee, we also encourage our clients to use our tools educationally. QR Code Quiz Clues are a unique feature that still push players to find a hidden code in the real world, but then take it a step further by testing their knowledge.
Creative Customization
Hosting a birthday party for your best friend? Planning a road trip? Surprising your parents for their wedding anniversary? QR Code quizzes are perfect for hosting a customized scavenger hunt to teach your friend’s and family about a specific subject- even if the subject is you! Create clues to test your friend’s knowledge of the Birthday girl, or plan out a road trip with quizzes about the history of geographical locations. The creativity it up to you!
Campus Queries
Tie your school’s campus tours an Eventzee GPS hunt with Quiz clues to teach new students about their new surroundings. Map out financial buildings, sports complexes and more important locations for your campus and see if they’re paying attention to the guides via quizzes.
Business Book Smarts
Work with a group of local businesses to sponsor Downtown scavenger hunts. Place QR Code Quizzes within each location and once players scan it, they’ll be prompted with trivia about the location. Did you know Jim, the manager at Jamaican Me Crazy Smoothie Shop is a retired green beret? How about that Jillian at the Quilt Shop practices welding in her free time? This offers a unique way for small business owners to interact with their customers.
Creating Quiz Clues
Setting up Quiz clues is easy. You’ll add QR Code clues like normal, but remember that your Clue Title and Description will lead the players to the hidden code. From there you’ll need to click the gear icon to enter the individual clue’s settings. Simply click on the “Quiz” section and choose the quiz type option. Eventzee quiz clues are all multiple choice for automatic approval processes, but you can add as many answers as you like.
Remember, your event is what you make it, but Eventzee is here to make it as easy on you as possible. To get a more in depth look at setting up Eventzee hunts or how to play Eventzee check out the following guides.
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, contact us at eventzee@munzee.com.
