Ever wanted to be a secret agent? A new iPhone app is set to change the way people play games on their phones, by sending 'missions' any time of night or day and rewarding players with prizes for completing them. Appysnap, which is free to download from the iTunes Store today (Friday 20th May), will challenge players to take a photo within a set time limit of a particular item, place or theme. Full disclosure time, this anazing app was created by my good friend Paul Smith (aka @Twitchhiker), who I have blogged about before here. However, I still think it's a genius idea and a LOT of fun.
The app comes pre-loaded with 3 missions to get you started. I won't ruin the surprise by telling you what they are, but I've completed 2 of them with 1 more to go, which I'm hoping to complete later today :) While Appysnap can be played around the world, missions can also be sent to players in specific towns or neighbourhoods.
Some missions will reward players with points; those with the most points at the end of every month will win prizes. Players can also win flash prizes by playing just one mission and taking a single photo; prizes range from vouchers for Amazon and Starbucks, to Kindles and the iPad 2.
This is what Paul has to say about the app
"We wanted to a fun, simple game that anyone could play, but also one that took the game to the player," said Never Odd or Even’s creative director Paul Smith. "Instead of waiting for the person to open the app, Appysnap will send a message to the person whenever they have a new mission to play. “
“As soon as a new mission arrives, the clock is ticking and you only have so long to take a photo and complete the mission.
"You might be shopping or in the office when a new mission appears, and you might need the help of friends and colleagues to complete it. You can play wherever you are and win prizes simply for taking a photo."
Download the app for free here and let me know what you think in the comments below.
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Interesting idea. I’ll definitely download it and see where the first 3 missions will lead to. Thanks for sharing
Sounds like a very interesting and exciting game. It is a pity that I have no iPhone (
Sounds like a very engaging app. Most of us enjoy puzzles and anything that can get a group involved is even better. Definitely looking forward to it.
This is something different kind of app.I’ll check it once I get my iPhone
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This is awesome fun, especially in a group and can seriously waste time if you are not careful!
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Excellent job here with have a good Appysnap launches review.I have no doubt on this well writing.I like it.Keep it continue…
That sounds like good fun is it available for the android or just apple?
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Excellent review sounds like a nice app., and funny.
Thanks