How Wild Trails Works
Master the rules of asymmetrical outdoor exploration. Blending orienteering, escape rooms, and physical GPS navigation.
The Asymmetrical Roles
Information asymmetry is the core hook of Wild Trails.
Field Team
The Field Navigators
Field Team physically hikes or runs through terrain checkpoints (lean-tos, observation towers, wilderness landmarks).
- check_circleLive GPS tracking with 35m proximity trigger
- check_circleProgressive Discovery (only start point visible at launch)
- check_circleRelies on Base Team radio/calls for target bearings
Base Team
Tactical Intelligence
Base Team stays at camp or anywhere in the world with a web browser, receiving riddles and ciphers to decode checkpoint coordinates.
- check_circleReceives live riddle ciphers upon checkpoint triggers
- check_circleDecodes bearings, landmark distances, and lore hints
- check_circleCommunicates via 1-minute voice calls or radio
Game Master
Route & Narrative Orchestrator
The Game Master designs and controls the expedition environment — generating real-world checkpoints using Finnish LIPAS shelters and OpenStreetMap data, while dynamically dispatching ciphers and survival lore.
The 3-Step Game Loop
1. Expedition Setup
Choose a public template or use our AI Game Master to generate a custom trail based on your location. Assemble Field and Base teams in the lobby.
2. Physical Hunt & Cipher Decode
Field Team moves physically toward the starting point. When within 35 meters, Base Team unlocks the next puzzle cipher and communicates the heading.
3. Reach the Goal & Record Run
Navigate all intermediate waypoints or charge straight for the goal! Reach the final point B to complete the hunt and claim leaderboard placement.
The AI Game Master Engine
Never play the same trail twice. Our AI Game Master integrates Finnish LIPAS outdoor facilities (lean-tos, towers, huts) and OpenStreetMap to dynamically generate 2–10 checkpoint routes with rich lore and survival puzzles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wild Trails supports flexible team sizes! Play solo with our AI Game Master, as an asymmetrical duo (Field Team + Base Team), or as a multi-player group expedition (Human Game Master + Field Team + Base Team for 3 to 10+ players).