myCityHunt - Digital Scavenger Hunt Platform From Scratch
Overview
myCityHunt is an interactive and fun scavenger hunt app that lets users explore multiple cities around the world in a whole new way. Instead of traditional guided tours, the app provides users with exciting routes through well-known landmarks and hidden gems. At every stop, users solve riddles that challenge their thinking and spark curiosity. It makes urban exploration more educational, memorable, and engaging for locals as well as tourists.
Technology Stack
Overview
myCityHunt is an innovative digital scavenger hunt application that allows users to explore cities worldwide through engaging and interactive tours. Each tour guides participants through notable landmarks and hidden gems, even those that locals might overlook. At each stop, users face challenging riddles designed to test their problem-solving skills and encourage thorough exploration of their surroundings.
Technology Stack
Problems
Exploring a city can sometimes feel uninspiring and repetitive, especially for users seeking something more than just standard walking tours. Traditional sightseeing methods lack interactivity, making it challenging to stay connected and engaged with local cultures. Well, myCityHunt recognized this gap. They understood that they must come up with a platform that could offer a more dynamic experience. The platform should be able to combine the educational value of tours and the excitement of a scavenger hunt.
Objective
The objective was clear. The client wanted to create an interactive mobile application that could offer users immersive scavenger hunts. Well, the primary objective was to make city exploration more engaging and educational. The platform was intended to be easy to use, reliable, and built to support real-time tracking while offering seamless interactions.
Solutions
Here is how our team made the myCityHunt app more engaging and successful.
Multiple Riddle Challenges
We also included various interesting riddles at every location. It made the city exploration more educational and, most importantly, super fun.
Exciting Tours
Our team came up with various custom tours. Those tours assisted users through popular landmarks and hidden places. What’s more? At every stop, we added historical stories and interesting facts to make the city exploration more meaningful.
Advanced Map Features
We inserted multiple smart map tools so that users can easily navigate the route. It also enabled the app to detect the locations of users.
Robust Backend Management
Our client wanted to create a flexible and scalable backend. Well, to achieve that, our experts opted for GraphQL and Strapi CMS. We deployed Supabase for file storage, secure login, and quick data processing.
Easy Database Management
Using Neon DB and Supabase DB, our team enabled scalable and reliable data storage management. Besides, it facilitated easy access to tour information and user data.
Frontend Development
With the help of Next.js and TypeScript, we created a responsive interface. The new app worked flawlessly on different devices. The new interface also enhanced performance and user experience.
Code Management
To smoothly manage code and collaboration, our team used GitHub. It led to a hassle-free development as well as deployment of future updates and features.
Outcomes
- Simple to Scale: The advanced technology solutions that we utilized, helped the app to scale properly. In fact, it became much easier to expand the functionalities to new cities without any hurdles.
- More User Engagement: Every user appreciated the combination of thrilling riddles and fun exploration.
- Enhanced User Satisfaction: The new app received an impressive 4.4 rating. Well, the primary reason behind that was the implementation of navigation features and an intuitive interface.
- Enhanced User Experience: Users commented that they really enjoyed the new method of exploring new places. After all, it allowed them to learn more about the places they explored.