New feature on NaviTabi now allows you to have hidden check points on NaviTabi. If you want to add some randomness and surprises to make Rogaining fun for beginners or non-serious runners.
Overview
With this new function, in addition to the usual checkpoints, you can now hide the checkpoint score or the location. Each checkpoint can be set individually. Use the setting that best suits the purpose of the event and the participants.
1. Checkpoints with hidden scores
- Only a circle indicating the location is displayed on the map, and no score is displayed.
- Player will only know the score when the checkpoint is visited and the score is added.
2. Checkpoints with hidden locations and scores
- Neither circle nor a score is displayed on the map.
- Player use hints provided by the event organizer to find the checkpoint and visit the actual location. The app will react when the location is reached and the player will collect the score.
Caution! This deviates from standard Rogaining rules
This function is an option that deviates from normal Rogaining where the location and scores of the checkpoints are critical in planning and strategizing. When using the feature in the event, we strongly recommend that the participants are alerted and explained prior to registration.
Screen images
The left screenshot is that of the “Course Setting Screen” (for organizers), and the right is a screenshot of the “Play Screen” (for participants).
- Normal checkpoint (example: 24)
- Both screens display a circle and score on the map.
- Checkpoint with score hidden (example: 25)
- The course setting screen displays a dashed circle and a gray score.
- The play screen displays a “?” instead of a score.
- Checkpoint with location and score hidden (example: 26)
- The course setting screen displays a dotted circle and a gray score.
- The play screen does not display the checkpoint on the map. Hints will need to be provided by the organizer for the player to find the checkpoints.
Key features of the new feature
- Add element of surprise and lottery
- A lottery element will be added, helping to raise expectations as participants approach the checkpoint. Finding checkpoints not shown will add a puzzle solving or mystery element.
- Promote communication between participants
- There will be communication between participants as they try to figure out the mystery checkpoints and share information, making the event more exciting.
- Differentiate your event
- Not traditional Rogaining. The additional features allow more creativity for the organizers.
How to use and terms of use
- Available plans
- Only organizers who have signed up for the “Event Organizer Plan” can create courses that hide the checkpoint information.
- Anyone can play the created courses on the app.
- Settings when creating a course
- When creating a course, you can easily set it by selecting “Hide score” or “Hide circle and score” from the menu that appears when you select each checkpoint.
- Information for participants
- Please explain in advance that these settings are different from the standard Rogaining rules and that this is an original event that adds a treasure hunt element.