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Create Treasure Hunts & Sponsor Safaris

Scavenger-style activities are a simple way to create real value for sponsors and real fun for participants. They get people moving, spark conversations at booths, and make it easy to measure engagement. In Ventla you can power these games by locking Dialog posts with Access codes. Set it up once, then let your community explore.

Important basics about Access codes

  • Access codes are case-sensitive. “PassWord” is not the same as “password”.

  • Codes must be re-entered each time. Posts do not stay unlocked.

  • When you’re done setting up, test first by publishing to a group where only you are a member.

Perfect when exhibitors or sponsors have booths or activity stations. Participants visit stands, unlock a post, and you get a simple way to show each sponsor how many visitors engaged.

How to set it up

  1. Create one Dialog post per exhibitor Type: Single Choice Question. Title: the sponsor’s company name. At the bottom, set an Access code for that booth (case-sensitive).

  2. Add simple response options Examples: “I was here” and “Nah, never mind.” The response acts as the visit confirmation.

  3. Make it easy to find Create a folder called something like “Booth Safari – win a prize” and place all booth posts inside.

  4. Share the code at the booth Ask each sponsor to display a small sign with the code. Easiest if you print and hand it to them.

  5. Reward completion Raffle a prize among participants who have answered all booth posts. Announce winners with a push notification.

Why sponsors love it You can report how many participants unlocked and answered their post, giving clear proof of traffic and interest.

Treasure hunt

Great for energizers, team challenges, or venue tours. You can hide passwords in the real world or use them to unlock the next step in-app.

Two ways to run it

  • IRL code, in-app question: Place a printed code at a location. Participants enter it in the app to unlock the question.

  • IRL question, in-app code: Print the question at the location. Participants enter an in-app code there to unlock the next question.

How to set it up

  1. Create the first Dialog post Type: Pick correct answer. Name it “Treasure Hunt #1”. Add a short description or a link to a map showing where to go next, and include the Access code for the next question.

  2. Set answers and the code Add the answer options, mark the correct one, and set this post’s Access code.

  3. Organize the series Create a folder like “Treasure Hunt” and place all questions in order.

  4. Keep suspense Do not check “Give correct/incorrect feedback to participants”. Save the reveal for scoring.

  5. Score and celebrate When done, export to Excel to count correct answers. Send a push notification to gather everyone for the prize ceremony and celebrate the winners.

Quick tips for smooth play

  • Keep codes short and readable. Avoid characters that are easy to mix up.

  • Use consistent signage so participants know where to look.

  • Tell people how many stops or questions there are, so they can plan their time.

  • Offer a small prize or recognition. A little incentive drives a lot of participation.

With Access codes in Dialog, you turn exploration into engagement. Sponsors get meaningful traffic. Participants get a playful way to discover content, booths, and each other.

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