Sound Hunt - Help

Welcome to the Sound Hunt app! This guide will help you get started and make the most of your experience.

How to Play

Single Player Mode

Follow these steps to begin your sound hunting adventure:

• Tap "Start Tracking" to enable GPS and audio playback.
• Select a target from the "Select Target" section to begin hunting for a specific sound.
• Navigate using the radar display - sound nodes appear as colored dots showing direction and approximate distance.
• Listen for beeps that get faster as you get closer to the target (within 30 meters).
• When you're within 5 meters, the sound will play continuously, and the target will be marked as found.
• Collect all 4 sounds to complete the game!

Multiplayer Mode - Sound Exchange Game

Play with friends in this fun sound exchange game:

1. Record Your Sounds:
   • Each person goes to "Set Sounds" mode on their own phone
   • Record 4 unique sounds using the "Record Sound" button
   • Place each sound in different locations by going to that spot and clicking "Set GPS"
   • Your sounds are now hidden around your area!
2. Exchange Phones:
   • Swap phones with your friend
   • You now have their phone with their hidden sounds
3. Hunt Each Other's Sounds:
   • Use the radar to find all 4 sounds your friend hid
   • The first person to find all sounds wins!
   • Or play cooperatively to help each other find all sounds

Creative Game Ideas

🎯 Capture the Sound

Team-based competitive game:

• Two teams, each with their own set of sounds to hide
• Teams must find and "capture" the other team's sounds
• Defend your own sounds while attacking others
• First team to capture all opponent sounds wins!
• Strategy tip: Place some sounds in hard-to-reach areas as defense

📖 Audio Story Quest

Narrative adventure game:

• Sounds form chapters of a story when collected in order
• Players piece together a narrative by finding sounds sequentially
• Create mystery, adventure, or fantasy stories
• Each sound reveals part of the plot or clues
• Idea: Create a detective story where sounds are clues to solve a mystery

🎵 Musical Composition Hunt

Creative music game:

• Each sound is a musical note or instrument sample
• Players collect sounds to create their own musical composition
• Best composition wins prizes
• Different sounds can represent different instruments or musical elements
• Challenge: Create a complete song using only found sounds

🌟 Limited Only by Your Imagination!

The possibilities with Sound Hunt are endless! Create your own games like:

• Educational Scavenger Hunts - Learn while you explore
• Themed Birthday Adventures - Custom sounds for special occasions
• Corporate Team Building - Work together to find sounds
• Historical Tours - Sounds at significant locations with historical facts
• Nature Sound Bingo - Find specific natural sounds in parks
• Fitness Challenges - Sounds placed along running/cycling routes

Features

Explore the following features to enhance your experience:

• Radar Display: Visual guide showing sound locations as colored dots around you
• Sound Mixer: Adjust the volume of each found sound using the sliders
• Collected Sounds: Track which sounds you've found (marked with checkmarks)
• Set Sounds Mode: Create custom sound hunts by recording sounds and placing them anywhere
• Custom Sounds: Import audio files or record your own sounds for each target

Game Tips

• Start with sounds placed close together, then try larger areas as you get better
• For multiplayer, choose distinct locations that are easy to describe but challenging to find
• Use headphones for better audio clarity when hunting sounds
• The radar shows sounds within 100 meters - dots closer to the edge are farther away
• Found sounds remain playable in the mixer even after resetting the game
• For story games, plan your narrative before placing sounds
• For musical games, ensure your sounds work well together harmonically

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, try the following:

• GPS Not Working: Ensure location services are enabled and you've granted location permission to the app.
• No Audio: Tap "Start Tracking" to enable audio. Check device volume and ensure sound isn't muted.
• Sounds Not Playing: Make sure you're using a modern browser and have internet for initial sound loading.
• Recording Not Working: Grant microphone permission when prompted to record custom sounds.
• Radar Not Updating: Ensure GPS is active and you've moved to a location with better signal.

Contact

For further assistance, visit ihearcolors.online or return to the main app.