I've done a simple scavenger hunt with Google forms and JQuery mobile,
which was pretty quick to put together. We used the library's iPads for
this. It also required hand-scoring.

I'd be interested to know if there's anything more robust out there.

Sarah


On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 9:19 AM, Andreas Orphanides <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> We did something like this. We looked at SCVNGR and rejected it due to its
> wacky cost model and limited feature set. (And stupid name.)
>
> We ended up doing something with ipods that the library maintains, shared
> Evernote accounts, and a Google spreadsheet. Requires hand-scoring, but
> works really well.
>
> Not sure if it'll work for you, but take a look at the tech overview [1].
> If it looks worthwhile I can fill in any missing details.
>
> [1] http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/instruction/scavenger-details.php
>
> -dre.
>
>
> On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Francis Kayiwa <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
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> > The project I'm trying to get done is conceptually simple (but I am
> > lazy). I suspect someone's already done this and will avoid doing any
> > work if I can.
> >
> > I'm embarking on an ideally web based app that allows users to play a
> > scavenger game in the library. Examples of what I mean is here.
> >
> > http://www.scvngr.com/ (iOS and Android based)
> >
> > and/or
> >
> > https://library.hud.ac.uk/lemontree/
> >
> > Those all require pay but perhaps one of you is doing this silently
> > and less concerned about *profit*.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > ./fxk
> >
> >
> > - --
> > Be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from
> > others.
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