# Stamp Tourism Games 'Stampions' Blends Netherlands Tourism with Digital Stamp Collecting By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamp-collecting References: [ibeaconsblog](http://ibeaconsblog.com/stamp-game-with-beacons/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/nl/app/stampions/id995298170?l=en&mt=8) Stampions is an app from the Netherlands that is bringing [stamp collecting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letstamp) into the modern age. The beacon-powered app challenges users to venture to [popular museums, restaurants and other landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museotrack) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-chase) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Beacon-powered Tourism Games:** Using beacon technology to create location-based games that drive tourism and engagement. - **Digital Collections and Rewards:** Offering virtual collections and prizes through digital stamp-collecting or similar activities. - **Gamification of Tourism:** Adding a gamified layer to tourism experiences to increase engagement and interaction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism:** Using technology and gamification to attract and engage tourists. - **Museums and Landmarks:** Partnering with beacon-powered apps to entice visitors and encourage exploration. - **Mobile App:** Creating and developing mobile apps that incorporate beacon technology to create innovative and interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Travel Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countryquest.md) - [Real-World Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-earth.md) - [Travel Collectible Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler.md) - [AI-Powered Adventure Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-chaser.md) - [Gamified Walking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lawa.md) - [Coffee Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheres-the-beans.md) - [Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-town.md) - [Interactive Content Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stik-app.md) - [Virtual Pub Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-pub-museums.md)