Wherigo

Wherigo is a GPS based activity that can be played outdoor which comes from the same authors of Geocaching. [ [http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx Geocaching > Cache Types ] ] A simple description is 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 and Oregon.

References

External links

* [http://www.wherigo.com Wherigo.com] - Official Wherigo site
* [http://openwig.googlecode.com/ OpenWIG] - unofficial open-source player for Java enabled mobile phones (in development)