SCVNGR is going global, sets loose zombie group on businesses

SCVNGR is an online game and social network service. SCVNGR services will be offered worldwide, rather than just within the US. This is partially thanks to a partnership with Google. A zombie virus is being spread by SCVNGR, however that is just one of the many services offered by the company. Article source – SCVNGR goes global, unleashes zombie horde on businesses by Personal Money Store.

Video gaming including location with SCVNGR

Place is significant with SCVNGR. This is because Android and iPhone devices are used for the games played. You can check into wherever you happen to be. Based on that place, you will find points you are able to earn and certain games you are able to play. Nearby places are listed on your smartphone, and each location has a “challenge.”. Coupons and deals can be printed as you earn points and redeem them.

SCVNGR in whole world

Initially, SCVNGR required you to put within the location you are going to manually. SCVNGR was for the U.S. It could not be used anyplace else. Google has partnered its Places API with SCVNGR, which enables for throughout the world check-ins and gaming. The Google API addition helps so you don't have to enter manually your location. It will update automatically.

Zombie group with SCVNGR

A Zombie group was made by SCVNGR in order to get the "social check in" promoted a bit. Just like the “Dexter” game at San Diego Comic-Con 2010, SCVNGR is used as the transmission medium for a game. You will find 10 "infected" phones that spread the virus each and every time a user "bumps" phones with a friend. That is just one of them. In short, the virus spreads just like a real-life infection might.

Making the SCVNGR popular

Many might like what is going on with the SCVNGR advertising. It’s a new way for business and social marketing to travel. By turning every visit to a business into a game, SCVNGR helps get customers looking forward to businesses and keeps them interested and interactive. Just like “loyalty” cards and marketing stunts, SCVNGR offers a new way for businesses to pull in customers. The SCVNGR is able to be downloaded on both the Android and iPhone. Get begun and play.

Citations

Wired

wired.com/magazine/2010/10/scvngr-unleashes-zombie-horde-through-social-check-in-feature/

Phandroid

phandroid.com/2010/11/02/scvngr-goes-global-thanks-to-google/