Check-ins & Achievements
How check-ins work, what happens when you visit a place, and how achievements are awarded.
Overview
Checking in at a place records your visit and can unlock achievements. Each place can be visited once β revisiting a place updates your visit timestamp but doesn't create a new record.
What Happens on Check-in
When you check in at a place, the button transitions from βCheck inβ to a βChecked inβ stamp with a short animation. Your visit is recorded and counts toward trail progress and achievement milestones.
Achievements
Exploration achievements are unlocked by reaching milestones β for example, your first place visit, visiting 5 or 25 places, or completing a trail. Each achievement awards points that contribute to your explorer ranking.
Achievement Celebrations
When you unlock an achievement, the type of celebration depends on its significance:
- Regular achievements: A toast notification slides in from the right, showing the achievement icon, name, and points earned
- Gold achievements: High-value or secret achievements trigger a full-screen celebration modal with sparkle decorations and a gold-ring icon
Hidden Gems
Some places are hidden β they donβt appear on the map. When you scan the QR code at a hidden place, a special full-screen reveal animation plays before showing the place detail page.
Trail Completion
Checking in at a place that is the final stop on a trail automatically marks the trail as completed, unlocking any trail-specific achievements.