Treasure Hunt
Teams went out on an adventure today to find QR codes scattered around the University Campus. Once found we were given directions or clues to where the next code could be found. This is a popular ARG (Alternate reality game) that is played on small or large scales.
Unfortunately my team had hit a dead end and misheard the clue. As it was a cold day and the lecture room was only down stairs, I opted for the comfort of warmth.
There are many resources online where you can set up your own QR codes that can be used for many different reasons. They can be used to set up things like treasure hunts, Sending sms messages to your phone if someone finds your keys and scans the code on them, advertising and many more.
On http://www.qrstuff.com/ you are able to make your own Codes and attach files such as:
- Simple text.
- Image files such as jpeg
- Audio Files
- Video Files
- Url Links
You have probably seen Images like the one below to promote things within businesses to take them to their websites.
It looks like you've collapsed a few things together here Phil -- QR codes, treasures hunts and ARGs -- while they can coincide (for example, a QR code might be used to give a clue to a treasure hunt as part of an ARG), they aren't synonymous.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to clarify the distinction, have a look at notes on pervasive games in the VLE.