Features & Functions
Everything you need.
No app required.
33 check-in methods, real-time analytics, and customizable design.
Create, manage, and analyze scavenger hunts — all from your browser.
Build free. Pay at publish.
Petanco is a self-service scavenger hunt app — no sales calls, no lengthy onboarding. Account creation, building, and testing are always free.
Participants join by scanning a QR code in their browser. No app download, no sign-up — just scan and go.
You only pay at publish time, based on the days you publish and what you've built. Email support is included for customers who have published. Perfect for team building, tourism, festivals, and corporate events.
Game Types
3 Game Types
Choose from Stamp Tour, Point Challenge, and Collection Card. Spark your participants' sense of adventure and reward them for completing missions.
Stamp Tour
Visit spots and collect stamps — the classic stamp tour format. Set custom stamp images for each spot.
Point Challenge
Visit spots and collect points. The same spot can be checked in multiple times.
Collection Card
Set the number of stamps available per spot and let participants earn stamps repeatedly at the same location.
Comparing Stamp Tour, Point Challenge, and Collection Card
| Use Case | Stamp Tour | Point Challenge / Collection Card |
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| Tourism & Walking Tours | Visit multiple spots and discover new attractions | Encourage repeat visits to specific facilities |
| Shopping Districts & Malls | Explore various shops and enjoy the experience | Build regulars who keep coming back |
| Festivals & Events | Visit booths and areas across the venue | Encourage multiple participations at specific spots |
| Education & Learning | Tour campuses or museums for learning experiences | Repeated learning at the same topics or areas |
| Health & Walking Programs | Encourage walking the entire route | Build habits through repeated participation |
| Promotional Campaigns | Drive traffic to many spots in a short period | Increase repeat visits over the long term |
Build it free
Experiment with all three tour types in your draft — free, no credit card.
Check-in Methods
Choose Your Check-in Method
From QR Code, GPS, and NFC basics to interactive Quiz, Puzzle, Photo Upload, Receipt Scanning, and AR. Mix and match to fit your needs.
QR Code
Scan a QR code to collect a stamp
NFC Tag
Tap your phone to check in
GPS
Auto check-in via location
Keyword
Enter the correct keyword to earn a stamp
Quiz
Answer correctly to earn a stamp
Puzzle
Complete a puzzle to earn a stamp
Photo Upload
Take and upload a photo to check in
Receipt Scanning
AI automatically verifies your receipt
AR (Augmented Reality)
Point your camera for an AR experience and check in
Check-in Method Comparison
"Setup effort" is a rough guide based on how much you need to enter in the admin panel.
| Check-in Method | Setup Effort | Features | Best Use Cases |
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| QR Code | Easy Nothing to enter in the admin panel | Simply scan a QR code on a poster or sign to collect a stamp. Versatile and easy to use. | Shopping districts, event venues, indoor spots |
| NFC Tag | Moderate Each tag has to be written individually | Simply tap your phone on an NFC tag to check in. Attach tags to posters or signs for one-touch participation. | Posters, signage, indoor facilities, one-touch experiences |
| GPS | Moderate Coordinates and a radius must be set for each spot | Automatically detects when you are within the stamp area. Works even where QR codes cannot be placed. | Parks, tourist sites, walking events, wide-area rallies |
| Keyword | Easy Just enter the keyword | Enter the correct word or phrase to earn a stamp. Perfect for mystery-solving or quiz-style rallies. | Educational events, museum mysteries, sightseeing quizzes |
| Quiz | Complex Each spot needs a question, up to 4 choices, and the correct answer | Answer a multiple-choice quiz (up to 4 options) to earn a stamp. Great for family-friendly interactive experiences. | Kids' events, family festivals |
| Puzzle | Easy Just upload one image | Complete a puzzle to earn a stamp. | Online events |
| Photo Upload | Easy Just enter the theme text | Take and upload a photo based on a given theme. An admin approves it to complete check-in. Perfect for photo contests and social media campaigns. | Photo contests, social media campaigns |
| Receipt Scanning | Easy Just enter the keywords used for verification | Take a photo of your purchase receipt and AI automatically verifies the store name, amount, and date. Great for purchase-linked promotions. | Shopping district campaigns, purchase-linked promotions |
| AR (Augmented Reality) | Complex For 3D, you need to prepare a model in a dedicated format in advance | Point your camera to reveal AR content and check in. Perfect for cutting-edge, buzz-worthy events. | Innovative event experiences, buzz-generating attractions |
These can be combined
The methods above work on their own, but you can also combine them. "QR Code + GPS", for example, adds location verification on top of the QR scan, which is ideal for fraud prevention and strict check-in management. Combinations like "QR Code + Quiz" — scan first, then answer — are possible too. Including combinations, you can choose from 33 check-in methods in total.
Mix and match 9 check-in methods freely
Combine QR Code, GPS, NFC, Keyword, Quiz, Puzzle, Photo Upload, Receipt Scanning, and AR however you like. Build it free first.
Reward Methods
On-site or Online.
Flexible reward claim methods
Supports Application Form, Hand-delivery, and Download. Minimizes personal data collection to reduce operational risk.
Application Form
Once participants reach the required stamp count, they can apply for rewards through a dedicated form. Ideal for high-volume entries.
Hand-delivery
Staff verify the reward claim screen and hand over the reward in exchange for collected stamps.
Download
Exchange collected stamps for downloadable content such as coupons, images, or PDFs.
Instant Win (Instant Lottery)
Run an instant lottery when participants claim rewards. Set the win probability (0-100%) and maximum number of winners. Works with all reward claim methods.
Reward Method Comparison
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Login Methods
2 Login Methods
"No Login" lets participants join instantly with no app install or registration. "Simple Login" only requires an email address for identity verification.
No Login
No registration required. Just open the browser and start.
Simple Login
No password needed. Verify with email only. Works across multiple devices.
Login Method Comparison
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Data Analytics
Connected Data
View all data in real time — stamps collected, applications submitted, survey responses, and more — as charts and metrics on your dashboard. Export to CSV for deeper analysis with external tools.
Daily Trends & Hourly Activity
View check-in and redemption trends as line charts. Hourly activity is shown as a bar graph.
Participant Demographics
Visualize gender, age group, and location (top 10) breakdowns. Understand your participant composition.
*Requires Simple Login + My Page enabled
Behavioral Analysis by Demographics
Analyze behavior trends by demographics with heatmaps, hourly patterns, and funnels (join → check-in → redeem).
*Requires Simple Login + My Page enabled
Behavior Flow Analysis
View overall funnels (join → check-in → redeem), common behavior patterns, top check-in flows, and transition heatmaps.
Check-in Statistics
View KPIs for total spots and stamps, daily stamp trends, and per-spot breakdown tables. CSV export available.
Reward Application Data
View KPIs for total rewards and redemptions, daily redemption trends, and cumulative tables per reward. CSV export available.
Survey Results
Aggregate response counts per option and view distributions as charts. Download response data as CSV. Cross-tabulation supported.
Survey
Surveys from all participants
Set the display timing per question. Collect user demographics on first launch and event feedback when claiming rewards.
Other Features
Other Features
Thoughtful features that cover every detail.
Fonts
Choose from Gothic, Serif, and Rounded font styles.
Theme Color
Customize button colors and more with multiple theme color options.
Custom QR Code
Add a custom image to the center of your QR code.
Scheduling
Set individual publish and stamp collection periods for each spot.
Inventory Management
Set stock limits on rewards — automatically stops when the limit is reached.
Backup
Back up and restore collected stamps.
Text Replacement
Replace menu items and heading text with your own wording.
Grouping
Organize spots into custom categories.
Multiple Courses
Set up multiple courses within a single scavenger hunt.
Form Extension
Add shipping address fields to application forms. Collect name, address, and contact information.
Multi-language
Supports Japanese, English, and Korean. AI-powered one-click translation available.
Time Zone
Support participants from abroad with local time display.
Team Feature
Support team-based scavenger hunts with team progress tracking.
Instant Win
Instant lottery when claiming rewards — results shown immediately.
Map Settings
Use a digital map or custom image map (floor maps, etc.).
My Page & Badges
Set up participant profiles, badges, and titles.
Photo Management
Approve or reject submitted photos from the admin dashboard.
AI Assistant
Auto-generate spot descriptions. One-click multi-language translation.
Design Philosophy
Simple by Design
Petanco uses a clean, minimal design that lets your uploaded images shine — no unnecessary decorations.
A scavenger hunt is not a "showcase website" — it is a tool people use. That is why we focus on an intuitive, easy-to-understand interface that anyone can navigate without confusion.
Privacy Policy
Handling Personal Information
Petanco handles only the minimum necessary personal information and provides services securely.
Personal Information Stored by Petanco
| Subject | Personal Information | Description |
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| Organizer | Email address registered at account creation | The organizer's email address is securely managed until the account is deleted. |
| Participant | When using Simple Login Email address registered at login | The email address used for login is securely managed until the campaign usage period ends. Organizers cannot view participant email addresses. |
| Participant | When using Simple Login + My Page Email address, username, participant attributes (age group, gender, area) | With My Page enabled, participants are prompted to enter a username and attributes (age group, gender, area) during the initial flow. Area is auto-detected from postal code. This data is securely managed until the campaign usage period ends. Organizers can view usernames and attributes but cannot view email addresses. |
| Participant | When using the Application Form Email address entered when applying for rewards | Participant email addresses are not used by Petanco. They are automatically deleted from the server when the usage period ends. |
Personal Information NOT Stored by Petanco
| Subject | Personal Information | Description |
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| Organizer | Credit card information | Petanco uses Stripe for credit card payments. All card information is securely managed by Stripe and is not stored by Petanco. |
| Participant | Contact form submissions | Content submitted through the contact form is forwarded to the organizer only and is not stored on Petanco's servers. |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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