21 Aug MyCorder: An Interactive Scavenger Hunt – COMING SOON!

Labor Day weekend is almost upon us and this year Futurus partnered with the Trek Track to launch an interactive scavenger hunt app called MyCorder! The hunt starts Thursday, August 29th and runs through Monday, September 2nd at various locations in Downtown Atlanta near the Dragon Con events. Players will be given about 30 clues to decipher and will be awarded achievements throughout the weekend. The winners will receive prizes and the closing ceremonies held on Monday, September 2nd at 1 PM at the Trek Track.   

The MyCorder Mission:   

You’ve been dropped on an unfamiliar planet and everyone around you appears to be human, but you cannot be sure. Your mission is to scan for life forms, known locations and objects on this new planet to find out what’s safe and what’s not! “But how?” You ask. Take the device that’s attached to your hand, open the MyCorder app, decipher the clues and scan for bio, geo, and obj in the area. The fate of humanity is relying on you. Good luck.    

How do I play?  

Your mission is to find out more about what’s around you and your physical location in relation to a few key life forms, places, and things around Downtown Atlanta. Familiarize yourself with the clues and their possible answers by exploring different areas of the city, hotels, and meeting rooms.    

How do I Scan?  

First scroll through and select a clue you would like to scan for. Hit Scan and MyCorder will probe the area. If it is successful, congratulations, it’s added to the database.   

How do I earn achievements?  

Continue playing and achievements will unlock automatically as you earn them.  

What does each button do?  

BIO – looks for physical bodies of organic matter (Person)  

GEO – looks for a geographical location (Place)  

OBJ – looks for inanimate objects (Thing)  

DATA – App options, FAQ and Achievements lists.  

How does the game know where I am?  

It uses Beacon technology. If you’re within range of the correct BIO, GEO or OBJ target, Mycorder will show a successful scan.  

How can I talk to a real human about the game?  

Check out the informational panel with the creators at Futurus to discuss the making of the game, how to play, and tips on strategy on Friday, August 30 at 10 AM in the Trek Track. Who knows – there may be an answer to a clue given during the panel. Visit the Trek Track anytime for general information about the app.    

Pictures from previous MyCorder appearances