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Virtual Classroom Scavenger Hunts

We reached out to a few GooseChase ambassadors, as well as other users, to see how they have been using the platform to keep students connected!

Educators Using GooseChase

Chelsea Hurst: Tips to Run a Large Scale GooseChase

As a way to commemorate the 40th anniversary of ASTE, educators from the Yukon Koyukuk School District put together a conference wide GooseChase Event.

Getting Started

How to Run a Virtual/Remote Scavenger Hunt Using GooseChase

Virtual and remote scavenger hunts are a great way to keep members of a community connected with each other when face-to-face gatherings are possible.

Event Organization

Prize Ideas for Adults

When it comes to recreational competitions, prizes can do wonders to motivate and engage players. Read on to learn more about considerations when choosing what prizes to award.

Getting Started

Should You Use Teams Mode or Individual Players Mode?

This blog post outlines benefits of using Teams or Individual Players mode when setting up your GooseChase game.

Platform Features

Introducing Game Script

With our latest update, it’s now possible for game organizers to schedule events to take place automatically during the game!

Event Organization

Creating an Event Landing Page for Your Game

If you’re a GooseChase organizer planning a public-facing game, consider creating an event page on your website where details of your game can be found.

Event Organization

How to Get Sponsors for Your Game

Examples of ways external sponsors can contribute to a GooseChase game, and tips for how to approach them.

Getting Started

What is a Digital Scavenger Hunt?

We answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this event format that is growing in popularity around the world.

Getting Started

Best Practices for Showing Mission Submissions in the Activity Feed

Tips for when organizers should make mission submissions hidden from other teams in the GooseChase Activity Feed.

Platform Features

How to Manage Mission States

With the latest GooseChas update, it’s possible for game organizers to hide or expire scavenger hunt missions in the mission list.

Getting Started

GooseChase Scavenger Hunt Quick-Start Checklist

A step-by-step guide to help get your GooseChase scavenger hunt up and running as quickly as possible.

April Fools Archive

Chase Real Geese by Upgrading to GooseChase Fresh

We are excited to announce the launch of GooseChase Fresh: a new game mode upgrade that truly delivers the GooseChase Adventure promised by our brand name.

Company Updates

GooseChase Support Channels

GooseChase is committed to supporting you in achieving your goals with our platform - here’s how you can reach us.

Team-Building

The Office Team Building Scavenger Hunt Guide - Part 3: Wrap-up, Debrief, and Highlights Video

The last part of our 3-part guide is about how to conclude your scavenger hunt event with a marvelous wrap-up party!

Team-Building

The Office Team Building Scavenger Hunt Guide - Part 1: Event Preparation

Part 1 of our 3-part guide is about how to organize your scavenger hunt teams in order to accomplish your team-building event goals!

Platform Features

Joining a GooseChase Game by Code

In an effort to make it easier to join a game, it's now possible to locate and join a GooseChase game by entering that game's unique game code.

Platform Features

Participating Without a GooseChase Account

We've changed the flow for how participants join a GooseChase game! Participants are no longer required to have their own personal GooseChase account to play. Instead, participants can skip registering for an account (or logging in) and jump right into joining a game!

Platform Features

Mission List Enhancements

We've made a few changes to how you work with missions when creating and facilitating a game! As a result, it's now easier to create new missions and use previously created missions.

Platform Features

Introducing Player Profiles

For individual games, it's now possible to pre-create profiles for each of the individuals in your GooseChase game - making it easier for them to start participating!

Platform Features

Sharing Your GooseChase Game!

As a game organizer, it's possible to share an editable copy of a game with other GooseChase users.

Platform Features

Hiding and Showing Submissions in the Feed

Within the Game Manager, it’s possible for a game organizer to decide whether submissions for a particular mission appear in the participant feed or not.

Event Organization

How Long Should A Scavenger Hunt Be?

When I first start talking to someone about using GooseChase, one of the most common questions I get is “how long should this be?”.