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Eggtrail is a digital treasure hunt that’s easy to set up and fun for all ages! No need to download an app — just use your smartphone’s camera to scan QR codes and collect virtual eggs. Here’s how to get started:

See Eggtrail in action

Watch how easy it is to create and play a QR scavenger hunt.

Setup

  • 🧭 Choose a theme for your trail. Or create a custom one.
  • 💡 Add clues or hints from our library — or create your own!
  • 🖨️ Download our PDF template and print the QR codes.
  • 📍 Place the QR codes around your location.
  • ▶️ Click "Start" to begin the game.

Play

  1. 📱 Each player or team needs a smartphone with a camera.
  2. 🔐 Make sure your browser is NOT in Private Mode.
  3. 📷 Scan QR codes using your smartphone’s camera.
  4. 🥚 An item of the game will appear in your browser once scanned.
  5. 🎯 Click "Capture" to collect or interact with the item.
  6. 💰 Capturing an item earns you coins — and possibly Attack, Defense, or Vitality points if you're playing an RPG theme.
  7. 🏁 The goal: finish as fast as possible with the most coins.
  8. 📊 Track your progress and compare stats with other players in real time.

Tips for a Winning Hunt!

  • 📶 Have a strong internet connection — mobile data or Wi-Fi.
  • 🎭 Work as a team — divide and conquer for faster hunting.
  • 🕵️ Look closely! QR codes can be hidden in tricky places.
  • 🔄 Refresh your browser if a clue doesn’t load right away.

Optional RPG Layer (Learn more about RPG mode)

Some Eggtrail themes include a light RPG-style layer that adds stats, battles, and surprise events to your hunt.

  • 🎲 Each player has Attack, Defense, Vitality, and Coins.
  • 🛡️ Finding items or allies can boost your stats and earn you more coins.
  • ⚔️ Enemies and traps can reduce your coins or Vitality — if Vitality reaches zero, that player is out.
  • 🐉 In RPG themes, defeating the final Boss ends the trail and decides the true hero.
  • 🥚 If you're not using an RPG theme, Eggtrail plays like a classic scavenger hunt — scan codes, solve clues, and race to collect the most coins.

Eggtrail works best in open spaces, parks, classrooms, or even indoors for parties. Ready to start your adventure?