# Around the World in 80 Snaps

**Status:** In Development (Awaiting poster content)

## Overview
Educational scavenger hunt in the Great Hall featuring posters about Christmas celebrations from around the world. Guests read posters to learn about cultural traditions, then take selfies with specific items they learned about from the posters. All posters located in Great Hall.

## Concept

**Location:** Great Hall (all posters in one room)

**Gameplay:**
1. Guests read educational posters about Christmas traditions from different countries
2. Each poster teaches about specific items/traditions from that culture
3. Based on what they learn, guests find and take selfies with specific items in the Great Hall
4. Items might be decorations, props, food/drink items, or other themed elements
5. Self-guided with zero staff required

**Example Flow:**
- Read poster about German Christmas Markets
- Learn about Glühwein (mulled wine) tradition
- Find the hot cocoa/drinks station and take selfie with mug
- Move to next poster and repeat

## Game Mechanics

- **Self-guided scavenger hunt** - Zero staff required
- **Educational posters** - Teach about cultural Christmas traditions
- **Item-based challenges** - Take selfies with specific items based on poster information
- **Great Hall only** - All posters and items in one location (no room-to-room travel)
- **5-15 minute activity** - Quick engagement or deeper exploration
- **Optional submission** - Guests can submit photos for slideshow or keep as personal keepsake

## Placeholder Structure (Awaiting Final Poster Content)

### Number of Posters
**TBD** - Depends on how many countries/traditions are featured

### Items in Great Hall for Selfies
**TBD** - Will be determined based on:
- Which countries/traditions are featured on posters
- What items are already present in Great Hall (decorations, food stations, props)
- What props can be added to support the scavenger hunt

### Example Item Possibilities
- Hot cocoa/drinks station (German Glühwein, Mexican chocolate)
- Christmas tree or decorations (various cultural ornament styles)
- Food items (cookies, candy canes, cultural treats)
- Props related to traditions (lanterns, stars, candles)
- Decorative elements (wreaths, garlands, specific cultural symbols)

## Implementation Options

### Display Only (Recommended Start)
- Posters serve as educational decorative elements
- Guests read, find items, take selfies with own phones
- **Cost:** $50-100 (posters + mounting)
- **Setup:** Minimal, zero tech infrastructure

### Display + Submission System (Optional Add)
- QR codes on posters link to photo upload form
- Slideshow displays submitted photos in Great Hall
- **Cost:** $110-400 (adds display screen if needed)
- **Setup:** Requires WiFi, moderation, tech support

## Materials & Budget (Estimated)

- **TBD** poster prints (18×24" or similar)
- Foam board/frames for mounting
- Items/props for selfie challenges (may already exist in Great Hall)
- Optional: QR codes + Google Form (free)
- Optional: Display screen + laptop for slideshow

**Total Estimated Cost:** $50-150 (display only) or $110-400 (with submissions)

## Next Steps

1. **Finalize poster content** - Determine which countries/traditions to feature
2. **Identify Great Hall items** - Match poster content to available/planned items
3. **Design posters** - Create educational posters with clear selfie prompts
4. **Create scavenger hunt card** - Optional checklist for guests to track their selfies

## Files Status

- `GAME-INFO.md` - Updated with new concept (awaiting poster details)
- `photo-challenge-operations-guide.html` - Needs updating once poster content finalized
- Individual poster files - Will be created once content is determined

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**Created:** November 14, 2025
**Updated:** November 23, 2025 (Changed to Great Hall scavenger hunt, awaiting poster content)