Virtual Geocache

How it works

A treasure hunt for the real world, in six steps — from spotting a cache to snapping a photo of your find.

  1. Step 1

    Find a cache on the map

    Open the map and spot an AR cache hidden somewhere near you.

  2. Step 2

    Get near it and start the hunt

    Head to the area and start the hunt once you arrive.

  3. Step 3

    Follow the haptic clues

    Your phone buzzes warmer and colder to guide you in — heads up, phone down.

  4. Step 4

    Reveal the cache in AR

    Point your camera and a 3D find appears in front of you, posed the way the hider placed it.

  5. Step 5

    Move it around for a fun photo

    Reposition and resize the model, then snap a shot to remember the find.

  6. Step 6Optional

    Share your find with the world

    Show off your photo and the spot you discovered — inspire the next explorer.

  7. Step 7

    Enjoy the journey and the destination

    Log your find, earn achievements, and discover where the next one leads.

Ready to explore?

See what's hidden in your area and start your first hunt.

How it works — Virtual Geocache