From what I understand, Geocaching has been around since 2000. Or, should I say, that is what Wikiepdia says. Yet, I have only heard about it recently. Here’s a quick rundown on it from the Geocaching site:
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
What is appealing to me about this is that it takes into account our growing technological capabilities with a focus on gaming and community. This is a very simple way to get people to use their GPS capable phones to do something out of the ordinary. It seems like there is something more here. Why not have a more elaborate scavenger hunt based around Geocaching? Or, a game that requires to find things within a city using their phones? I’m sure I’m not the first person to think of something like this, but I doubt anyone has done it “right” yet. My first goal…is see exactly what this geocahcing is all about…
