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What is Locatour?

Locatour is a game you play by going outside.

Instead of grinding levels on a couch, you level up by physically visiting real, public places in the world — parks, lookouts, reserves, beaches, trails, monuments, swimming spots — and checking in when you get there. Every check-in earns you experience, and experience unlocks more of the map.

Think of it as a treasure hunt across your own neighbourhood, city, and state, with the best treasures saved for the people who explore the most.

  1. Find a place. Open the map and browse the locations near you.
  2. Go there. Locatour is played with your feet — you have to actually be at a place to check in.
  3. Check in with a photo. When you arrive, your phone confirms you’re there and you snap a photo to mark the moment.
  4. Earn experience and level up. Each check-in rewards you, and as you level up, new and more remote places open up.
  5. Repeat — and explore further. The more you play, the more of the world you can reach.

Locatour is for anyone who wants a reason to get out the door — solo explorers, families looking for a weekend mission, locals who want to rediscover their own backyard, and travellers who want to find the spots that aren’t in every guidebook.

  • Real places only. Every location is a genuine public, non-commercial place — owned by everyone, free to visit.
  • You earn the map. The most special places are hidden until you’ve put in the exploring to unlock them. (More on that in Hidden locations.)
  • It’s about memories, not points. The points are just the scoreboard. The real reward is the experience of being somewhere you’d never have gone otherwise. That’s the whole idea — see Creating Memorable Experiences.

Ready to play? Head to Getting started.