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Guides and ideas for exploring cities like a game: quests, friend challenges, walking tours and more.

26 Sep 2026 · Real life RPG Travel Like an RPG: Quests, XP and Leaderboards in Real Cities

What happens when city travel works like an open world game: quests, XP, levels and a leaderboard. A look at how it plays.

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26 Sep 2026 · For tour guides How to Turn a Walking Tour Into a Game

Quests, points and small challenges keep groups engaged on a walking tour. Here's how to add them without losing the story.

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26 Sep 2026 · 5 friend challenges 5 Games to Play With Friends on Your Next City Trip

Turn a city trip into a competition: races, photo duels, blind quests and bingo. Five challenges that work in any city.

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26 Sep 2026 · One curator per city Create Your Own City Tour: Become an Explorely City Curator

Tour guides and local creators: pick 15 to 25 places in your city, build quests, get a verified profile. One curator per city.

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