Stampions is an app from the Netherlands that is bringing stamp collecting into the modern age. The beacon-powered app challenges users to venture to popular museums, restaurants and other landmarks in search of physical stamps. Once nearby these beacon hubs, players are able to virtually collect a digital stamp to add to their phone.
To make the game even more interesting, there are special prizes for users who collect the most stamps, in the same way that a treasure or scavenger hunt works.
As well as being a novel way to kill time in the city, this is also a genius way to drive tourism to the region. Outside of the Netherlands, it's easy to imagine that similar beacon-powered games could be operated in global cities worldwide.
Stamp Tourism Games
'Stampions' Blends Netherlands Tourism with Digital Stamp Collecting
Trend Themes
1. Beacon-powered Tourism Games - Using beacon technology to create location-based games that drive tourism and engagement.
2. Digital Collections and Rewards - Offering virtual collections and prizes through digital stamp-collecting or similar activities.
3. Gamification of Tourism - Adding a gamified layer to tourism experiences to increase engagement and interaction.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Using technology and gamification to attract and engage tourists.
2. Museums and Landmarks - Partnering with beacon-powered apps to entice visitors and encourage exploration.
3. Mobile App - Creating and developing mobile apps that incorporate beacon technology to create innovative and interactive experiences.