The Museum Experience: An Interactive XploreGEO Demo

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Embark on a Virtual Quest with XploreGEO: An Interactive App Demo Inspired by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Welcome to an interactive journey where the lines between the physical and digital worlds merge intuitively. We’re thrilled to invite you to step into our XploreGEO demo, a virtual gateway that showcases how technology can bring life into every corner of an institution like the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Imagine a world where your mobile device becomes the key to unlocking historical anecdotes, interactive challenges, and other engaging learning opportunities, turning a simple outing into a memorable adventure.

Through this blog, we’re not only sharing ideas; we’re inviting you to walk with us, virtually, through an app that’s set up to redefine the way guests experience museums, zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums, and more. Our XploreGEO demo is not only a game; it’s a sneak peek into a future where guest visits are transformed through gamification, Learning becomes an interactive joy rather than only a passive activity. Say goodbye to paper quest and game handouts; our app is here to guide, challenge, and even allow guest compete with fellow adventurers, all in a bid to save precious trees and make every visit more engaging.

Dive Deeper with the Demo:

As you explore the demo, you’ll see firsthand how XploreGEO can enhance your attendees’ visits. It’s an intimate glimpse into how the app works in real-time, guiding visitors through exhibits, offering trivia, quests, and even social challenges that make every step educational and exciting. This demo is your chance to experience the app’s potential, to see how it blends the thrill of discovery with the excitement of gaming, all while navigating through a beautifully simulated version of a beloved NC institution.

However, the adventure doesn’t end there. Our virtual tour extends beyond the walls of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, painting a vivid picture of XploreGEO’s versatility across a diverse range of institutions. From the serene pathways of botanical gardens, the hallowed halls of historical sites, or the underwater wonderland of aquariums, this demo reveals the endless possibilities for gamifying your venue, making every visit a dynamic and interactive experience.

Beyond Fun and Games:

The benefits of XploreGEO extend beyond just gamifying visits. For venue managers and educators, our demo highlights how the app can serve as a powerful tool for gathering insights through analytics. You will see how XploreGEO collects data on popular exhibits, visitor movement, and engagement levels, offering valuable feedback that can shape future exhibits and improve the overall visitor experience.

Join us on this virtual adventure, where each click brings you closer to understanding how XploreGEO can transform not just how visitors explore and learn, but also how institutions can grow and adapt in an ever-changing world. This demo is more than a showcase; it’s an invitation to join us at the forefront of interactive education and visitor engagement. Let’s embark on this journey together, making every visit richer, more interactive, and wonderfully human.\\\

Let's Jump Into The Demo!

NOTE: This demo requires QR code scanning. For best results, open the demo on a separate device then the mobile device you’re using to install the XploreGEO app on.

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Step 1: App Install

The heart of XploreGEO beats within its app, your adventure buddy. Kick off our demo by installing the app and dive into a world where visits turn into interactive quests filled with fun and discovery.

To ensure guests embark on their XploreGEO quest seamlessly, effective signage in the venue’s lobby plays a crucial role. Prominently displayed QR codes not only invite guests to download the app but also unlock the venue’s exclusive quests. This welcoming gateway bridges the gap between the digital adventure and the physical exploration, guiding guests into an immersive experience from the moment they step in.

Install The App

  • Scan the QR code appropriate to your device, Apple or Android, to install the XploreGEO app.
  •  Register or login to the app.

Step 2: Enter The Private Quest

Get ready for a personalized journey with XploreGEO, exclusive to this venue.

  • Scan the QR code to unlock our special quest. The private quest QR code should open the NC Museum of Natural Sciences quest.

NOTE: Sometimes the QR scan will open the app but not open the quest. If this happens leave the app open and scan the QR code below a second time. This should open the NC Museum Of Natural Sciences private quest.

Scan the QR Code to Enter Private Quest

Quest - NC Museum of Natural Sciences - Guest Quest

Step 3: Join Quest

After scanning the QR code for the private quest, the app will launch and direct you to the main quest page for the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, just like the screenshot shows.

To begin your adventure:

  • Simply click the green ‘Join Quest’ button at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: This quest cost 1000 XploreGEO coins. If you just installed XploreGEO you were given 20,000 coins.

IF you are a veteran XploreGEO player and you do not have 1,000 coins the app should give you an option to purchase more coins.

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Step 4: Time To Explore

Once you join the quest, you’ll see a list of markers (exhibits) within the museum that you need to explore to advance in the quest standings. Feel free to visit them in any order that piques your curiosity—your adventure is in your hands! 

As you wander through the museum and discover a marker, simply 

  • Find the exhibit in the app’s list of markers and tap to open that marker in the app.

Immerse yourself in the detailed information provided about each exhibit to learn more about the fascinating items on display.

For this demo:

  • Let’s pretend we just walked up to the exhibit where the Jawless Hangfish was eating a shark.
  • In the app Tap on the “NEC 1st FL – Coastal North Carolina – Jawless Hagfish marker to open it.

Step 4: Continued

With the marker screen open.

  • Tap the green “Check in with QR Code” button.

This action will activate your phone’s camera, allowing you to scan the QR code located at the exhibit, marking your progress in the quest.

  • Scan the QR code for this exhibit.
Here is the QR Code for the Jawless Hagfish exhibit, that would be found near the exhibit for all players to find.
NEC 1st FL - Coastal North Carolina - Jawless Hagfish

Jawless Hagfish Check-in QR Code

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Steps 5: Challenges

After you’ve checked in at a marker and collected your points, you’ll either make your debut on the leaderboard or climb higher if you’re already on it. But don’t stop there—each exhibit offers more than just a check-in. It’s challenge time! Challenges can range from answering questions and writing reviews to uploading selfies, all designed to deepen your engagement and earn you extra points to ascend the leaderboard.

To tackle a challenge:

  • Revisit the marker in the app’s list and dive back into its page.
  • Scroll down to uncover a variety of challenges awaiting your response.
  • Select a challenge.
  • Complete the task.
  • Watch your points tally grow.

Keep an eye on the color codes:

  • Completed challenge turns green in your list, signaling success.
  • If a challenge is blue, it’s under review—perhaps for a photo or receipt you’ve submitted. Once the admin gives the nod, your account gets a points boost, and the challenge gleams green, marking your accomplishment.

Step 6: Continue Exploring

Now that you’ve grasped the essentials of navigating XploreGEO through our interactive demo, the adventure is yours to continue. Let’s quickly recap the steps that brought you to this point:

  • Download the App: Initiate your journey by installing and registering/login to XploreGEO on your device.
  • Join the Quest: Access the exclusive quest for this venue by joining through the app.
  • Explore Markers: Discover and learn from the list of markers at your own pace.
  • Check-in and Earn Points: Scan QR codes at each exhibit to check in and gather points.
  • Tackle Challenges: Engage with various challenges at each marker for additional points.

Armed with this knowledge, dive deeper into the experience by visiting each marker listed in the game. Remember, every check-in is an opportunity to learn and climb the leaderboard. Use the corresponding QR codes provided below in this blog for each marker you visit. Embrace the adventure, explore at your leisure, and let XploreGEO transform your museum visit into a rewarding quest full of discovery and engagement.

NEC 1nd Fl. - Museum Store

NEC 1st FL - Museum Store
NEC 2nd Fl. - Mountains to the Sea - Eastern Glass Lizard

NEC 2nd Fl. - Moutain to the Sea - Eastern Glass Lizard

NEC 3rd Fl. - Mountain Cove - Eastern Hellbender

NEC 3rd Fl. - Mountain Cove - Eastern Hellbender
NEC 3rd Fl. - Terror of the South - Say Hello to Acro

NEC 3rd Fl. - Terror of the South - Say Hello To Arco

NRC 3rd Fl. - Unraveling DNA - Zebrafish

NRC 3rd Fl. - Unraveling DNA - Zebrafish
NRC 2nd Fl. - Biodiversity Research Lab - Dermestid Beetles

NRC 2nd Fl. - Bodiversity Research Lab - Dermestid Beetles

NRC 1st Fl. Investigating Right Wales - Scat-Detecting Dogs

NRC 1st Fl. - Investigating Right Whales - Scat-Detecting Dogs
10 - NEC 2nd Fl - Snapping Turtle Feeding - Sundays 11am

NEC 2nd Fl – Snapping Turtle Feeding – Sundays 11am

Thank For Playing XploreGEO

Thank you for embarking on this XploreGEO demo adventure with us! We sincerely hope you enjoyed the journey and got a taste of how this interactive quest can transform visits into engaging and memorable experiences.

If you’re curious about how XploreGEO can be tailored for your venue, or if you’re ready to leap in and craft a unique quest for your location, we’re here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with your questions or ideas. You can contact us at the information below, or schedule a meeting at your convenience, feel free to book a slot directly through our Calendly calendar provided below.

We’re excited about the possibility of bringing XploreGEO to your venue and can’t wait to help you create an experience that your visitors will treasure.

paul@xploregeo.com
984.212.3090

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