Seektag is a sneaky spy game where the goal is to see other players but never get seen yourself. Everyone wears a 3-digit number. If you see someone’s number and they don’t see you for the whole game, you get 5 points. If they see you back at any point during the game, you lose those 5 points and neither player scores.
You can also score points by tagging zones. You do this by scanning a zone’s QR code. You can put out your own zone markers, or use naturally occurring QR codes. Tagging a zone gets you between 1 and 5 points, usually depending on how challenging the zone is. A zone in a concealed area might be worth 1 or 2 points, while a zone out in the open that’s difficult to reach without being seen might be worth 4 or 5 points
What is Seektag like?
Remaining undetected & stealthy tactics
Dynamic energetic movement
Think on your feet & adapt to the situation
Wearable 3-digit Numbers
Each players needs to wear a 3-digit number on their front and back (the same number on both). At our events we use printed sports vests or velcro swappable number pads, but you can also print numbers onto paper and attach them with safety pins (like a running race). See our printable PDF number packs in the resources section below
Smartphone with data, camera and GPS
The camera is used to scan zone codes. Sometimes using a low power mode can prevent GPS from working, so make sure your battery is charged or you have some power banks available
PlayCulture App
You don't need an account to play, we don't collect any private data and we don't show ads. It's worth remembering that it is possible to interact with other app users through our Groups, Events or Chat features
FAQ
Can I spot people more than once?
No, you can only spot someone once for 5pts. If they see you back at any point during the game you will lose your points and neither player will score
Can I change my number mid-game?
Nope! That’s very against the rules! Each player wears one 3-digit number per game with the same number on their front and back
Can I memorise everyone’s number?
For friendly games we usually say “play with honour”, which means you should only enter a number if you can genuinely read it in the moment. If you want to play competitive games, you can change your numbers each game and hide them until you’ve split up at the start, then put them on secretly. If you want to do this I’d suggest allowing an extra minute of pre-game time. This is what we do when we’re filming games, but it’s not necessary for friendlies.
What's the best way to explain the game to new players?
Link them to the player introduction video at the top of this page, and take a look at our example welcome script in the Resources section below
Can I use this app as part of my business?
Yes! Our mission is to get more people playing fantastic games, so if you're an individual or sole trader and you want to support yourself by running these events, that's totally fine. If you are planning to do this we'd appreciate you joining our Patreon to help support the project. If you're a private company or other organisation then please get in touch first
Safety
Remember this is not an exhaustive list of advice and you need to make your own safety assessments and communicate any important info to your players before you begin. In particular they should never blindly follow any instruction given to them by a mobile app or by other players. You are responsible for the safety of yourself, your players and anyone else around you.
In particular consider the space you are playing in, especially if it is not a private or enclosed space, or if there are hazards within your playable area. Only play in safe locations where you have permission to do so.
Don't forget to make your players aware that the PlayCulture App does not know everything about their surroundings and might suggest or encourage them to perform an action or access an area that is unsafe.
