No Code, Just Creativity

Think locative games are only for studios with advanced GPS tech? Think again. With hyperPad, you can build location-inspired games on your iPad—without writing a single line of code. Whether you're a beginner game developer, artist, or educator, hyperPad gives you the freedom to design rich, interactive experiences using creative workarounds and powerful visual tools.

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And yes—you can even use your device's camera and images to recognize faces, animals, barcodes, or text with hyperPad's Analyze Image behaviour.

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What Is a Locative-Style Game?

Traditionally, locative games use GPS to respond to a player’s real-world location. But you don’t need real-time GPS data to create games that feel rooted in the physical world.

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With hyperPad, you can:

• Build imaginary or fictional maps based on real places
• Use user input, choices, and device tools to simulate movement or exploration
• Create scavenger hunts, detective mysteries, or city-based adventures based on pre-designed locations

The result? A locative-style game that captures the spirit of real-world interaction—no GPS required.

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Build Without Code: hyperPad's Visual Tools

hyperPad is the most powerful no-code game and app creator built for iPad. With its drag-and-drop visual logic system, even total beginners can build sophisticated interactive experiences.

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Here’s how hyperPad helps you simulate locative experiences:

• 🎮 Design your own game map with predefined landmarks and areas
• 🧠 Use if-then logic blocks to trigger events based on player actions or decisions
• 📸 Leverage the Analyze Image behaviour to detect:
  • Faces in photos (perfect for character-based clues)
  • Text recognition (great for puzzles or AR-like hints)
  • Barcodes or QR codes (for scanning challenges)
  • Animals (great for wildlife-themed quests)

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Example: A Detective Game with Real-World Flair

Imagine a game where players explore a city map you’ve created—each district holding clues, puzzles, and interactions. They might:

• Scan a real barcode to unlock a hidden file
• Take a photo of a friend's face to match a suspect profile
• Search an in-game park for images of animals using the Analyze Image behaviour
• Enter different "districts" that simulate real-world locations using your custom game map

With a little creativity, your game feels like it’s responding to the player’s world—without using GPS.

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Perfect for Artists, Beginners, and Educators

hyperPad is more than a game engine—it’s a creative platform. It’s perfect for:

• 🎨 Artists who want to make interactive stories or environments
• 📚 Teachers looking to turn local history or science topics into hands-on experiences
• 🧒 Students or hobbyists learning the logic behind apps and games
• 🎓 STEAM educators introducing coding principles without writing code

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Start for Free, Upgrade When You’re Ready

You can download hyperPad Starter completely free to begin building, learning, and experimenting. When you’re ready to unlock publishing and advanced features like exporting to the hyperPad Hub or the App Store, just upgrade to the full version for a one-time $14.99—with free updates and no subscription fees.

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Your Adventure Starts Now

Locative-style games don’t require real-world GPS—they require real creativity. With hyperPad, you can design entire interactive worlds inspired by real locations, use image recognition for fun physical-digital interactions, and bring your ideas to life—all from your iPad, no code required.

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Start for free with hyperPad Starter. Create without limits. And share your world with the hyperPad community or the App Store when you're ready.