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The highly anticipated #HuntTheMouse returns to Singapore for its fifth year, with more incentives and more excitement this time around. With a total prize pool of S$1,000,000, this event establishes a new standard for cash hunts, with a grand prize of S$500,000. In addition to the gold coin, participants, popularly known as hunters, can seek for 300 silver coins worth S$2,500 and S$500, which will be hidden throughout Singapore over the course of 30 days.
Hints are released three times every day via Sqkii's social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram), as well as real-time updates on the game's website. These hints will lead participants to specific spots where coins are concealed, with silver coins indicated by diminishing circles on the interactive map.
#HuntTheMouse, invented by gamification business Sqkii, has grown dramatically since its humble beginnings at Nanyang Technological University, when the prize was a mere S$800. Today, it draws hundreds of thousands of people, with last year's event gathering an estimated 749,000 hunters. Some of the most determined hunters travelled nearly 1,900 kilometres throughout the event.
This year, hunters can take use of four new power-up elements that improve the gameplay. The Coin Sonar, Metal Detector, Beacon, and Pedometer are all creative techniques to improve hunters' chances of winning. For example, the Coin Sonar enables hunters to scan the surrounding area for silver coins with varied degrees of precision, whilst the Metal Detector transforms a player's phone into a scanning instrument for hidden monies. The Beacon feature fosters community spirit by providing reduced power-up consumption, while the Pedometer promotes health by measuring steps and giving players with Crystals for meeting daily goals.
#HuntTheMouse is free and accessible to all Singaporeans and tourists. The first hunter to locate each coin will be able to redeem it for cash. Throughout the 30-day event, hints for the grand prize gold coin will be posted everyday on Sqkii's social media channels. Hunters can also earn Crystals by performing brand actions, which they can then use to unlock more advanced features such as extra tips and search tools.
As #HuntTheMouse grows in size and popularity, it provides an exciting and gratifying experience for both seasoned gamers and newbies, with millions of dollars in cash rewards up for grabs.
