Sharing Your Hunt

Get players into your hunt using codes, QR codes, and links

Sharing Options

TreasureRat provides three ways to share your published hunt:

  • Hunt Code: A short, memorable code players can type
  • QR Code: Scannable code that opens the hunt directly
  • Direct Link: URL that can be shared via text, email, or social media

Hunt Code

Every published hunt gets a unique 6-character code (e.g., "XYZ123").

How Players Use It

  1. Players go to treasurerat.com
  2. Enter the code on the home page
  3. Enter their name
  4. Start playing!

Best For

  • Verbal announcements ("The code is XYZ123!")
  • Written on invitations or signs
  • Easy to remember and share

Tip: Write the code large on a whiteboard or poster at your event venue.

QR Code

A scannable code that takes players directly to your hunt.

Getting Your QR Code

  1. Open your published hunt
  2. Click "Share"
  3. The QR code is displayed
  4. Download or print it

Best For

  • Printed materials (posters, flyers, invitations)
  • Display screens at venues
  • Physical starting points
  • Quick, no-typing joining

Printing Tips

  • Print at least 2 inches / 5 cm square for reliable scanning
  • Use high contrast (dark code on light background)
  • Test the printed code before your event
  • Laminate for outdoor use

Direct Link

A URL like treasurerat.com/play/abc123 that opens your hunt.

How to Share

  1. Open your published hunt
  2. Click "Share"
  3. Click "Copy Link"
  4. Paste into messages, emails, or posts

Best For

  • Text messages and group chats
  • Email invitations
  • Social media posts
  • Website embeds

Sharing for Different Events

In-Person Event

  • Display QR code at the starting location
  • Announce the code verbally
  • Include code on printed materials

Remote/Virtual Event

  • Send the direct link via email or chat
  • Share the code in a video call
  • Post in your team's communication channel

Mixed Event

  • Use all three methods to maximize accessibility
  • Some players prefer typing codes, others prefer scanning

Sharing with Specific Tracks

If your hunt has multiple tracks, you can share track-specific links:

  • Each track can have its own QR code
  • Players scan the code for their team
  • Automatically assigns them to the correct track

Tip: Print different colored QR codes for each track and place them at different starting points!

Player Experience

When players join via any method:

  1. They see your hunt name and description
  2. They enter their name (or team name)
  3. If there are tracks, they may choose or be assigned one
  4. They tap "Start" to begin

Managing Access

  • Anyone with code/link can join published hunts by default
  • Unpublish your hunt to prevent new players from joining
  • Active players can continue even after unpublishing

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