Wherigo

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Wherigo is a GPS based activity that can be played outdoor which comes from the same authors of Geocaching[1]. Basically, it's a mix between an adventure game and a geocache search.

People can develop self-enclosed story files (called "cartridges") that are installed on a GPS enabled unit along with a player program. The player and story take advantage of the location information provided by the GPS to trigger in-game events, such as reaching a virtual object or interacting with characters. Completing an adventure can require reaching different locations and solving puzzles.

The site offers a builder application and a database of adventures free for download. The player is only available for a limited number of mobile platforms, specifically WindowsCE mobile and the Garmin Colorado.

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx

[edit] External links

  • Wherigo.com - Official Wherigo site
  • OpenWIG - unofficial open-source player for Java enabled mobile phones (in development)
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