A Location-Based Scavenger Hunt App That Transformed Student Engagement Across U.S. Campuses
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Client Overview
The Challenge
Traditional campus events were failing to engage students:
Low participation rates and lackluster energy at physical events
No way to track check-ins, participation, or progress across tasks
Manual processes for team RSVPs, progress updates, and feedback
No unified platform that combined physical exploration with digital structure
Organizers struggled with real-time visibility and student coordination
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Key Constraints
Cross-Platform App Required: The system needed to work seamlessly on iOS and Android for student accessibility.
Geofencing + QR Task Unlocking: Location-based logic and QR scanning were essential for progression through tasks.
Live RSVP + Alerts System: Users needed real-time event invites, confirmations, and reminders.
Admin-Level Visibility: Event organizers required dashboards for check-in monitoring, team scores, and participation data.
Timed Challenges and Surveys: The platform had to support countdown-based clues, team creation, and in-app feedback capture.
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Our Approach
We designed and developed a mobile-first, real-time event platform that gamifies student experiences from RSVP to results.
Mobile App for Students
RSVP to events and form teams
Receive live clues based on location or QR triggers
Complete timed challenges and collect rewards like “Time Savers”
Real-time leaderboard access for competitive events
Submit feedback and Q&A directly through the app
Web Platform for Admins
Create events, define clues, and assign geofenced or QR-based checkpoints
Monitor live progress of each team and participant
Download reports and survey data post-event
Real-time updates on scores, check-ins, and completion rates
The Outcome
Higher Student Participation in On-Campus Events
Live Tracking and Coordination Simplified for Organizers
Interactive Experience Increased Student Retention and Social Engagement
Buzz-Worthy Events That Blended Fun with Digital Fluency
Streamlined RSVP to Feedback Loop in a Single Platform
What Made This Work
Gamified Structure: Location-based tasks, countdown timers, and competitive scoring drove engagement.
Real-World Integration: QR check-ins and geofencing created immersive on-campus exploration.
Role-Specific UX: Students and admins had smooth, intuitive experiences tailored to their needs.
End-to-End Event Flow: From RSVP to leaderboard everything was digitally tracked and centralized.
Feedback-Driven Design: In-app surveys and Q&A ensured ongoing improvement and beginner-friendly onboarding.
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