Build an Outdoor Adventure

Wherigo cartridges can be built with Wherigo Builder for Windows.

The Wherigo Builder is a Windows application that enables you to create real-world interactive adventures. Define all details including zones, characters, items and any logic necessary to play a cartridge. You create the story, the content and the rules for others to play. The experience can be as complex or creative as you wish.

Builder Resources

How to Build a Cartridge

Although it's a little more complicated than 3 steps, here's a general overview on how you build your own Wherigo cartridges.

Step 1

Step 1: Map Out Zones

Zones, which are the basic building blocks of Wherigo cartridges, are defined locations in the real world. You can set the stage for a player’s gaming experience by mapping out these locations or zones.

Step 2

Step 2: Create a Story

Define your context – the situation, objectives, and events that you want players to experience. Then, you can develop characters, tasks, items and rules to support the experience.

Step 3

Step 3: Share It Online

Now that you have created a cartridge you can upload it to www.wherigo.com for others to play.