How to play – Hoi An Treasure Hunt
Help Grandpa Faifoo Find His Lost Treasure
Walk through Hoi An’s Old Town, solve 25 real-life riddles, and gather enough points to unlock the final secret phrase. Everything happens directly in your browser—no app download needed.
📍 Reminder: the game only works inside Hoi An’s Old Town.
Game Objective
The mission is simple: explore Hoi An, observe its architecture, signs, and hidden details, and submit the right answers. Every solved riddle earns points that move you closer to Grandpa Faifoo’s treasure reveal.
How to Play
Activate Your Game
Purchase your license to receive a link and activation code valid for 48 hours. Enter the code and start from your mobile browser—no installation required.
⚠️ Playable only inside Hoi An’s Old Town.
Follow the Interactive Map
A map reveals 25 checkpoints across Hoi An. Each pin unlocks when you’re physically at that location, so you can’t play from home—you must explore the streets.
Solve the Riddles
Walk to the highlighted spot, wait for the riddle to unlock automatically, then observe carefully. Submit your answer to win points and move to the next clue—at your own pace.
Types of Riddles
Multiple Choice
Choose the correct option based on what you see around you.
Observation
Spot symbols, motifs, artisan marks, or signage details.
Photo Challenge
Take a quick photo to prove you reached the correct location.
Word Puzzle
Complete missing words, decode short phrases, or rearrange letters.
Who Can Play?
Families, couples, groups of friends, and curious travelers. Children aged 6 or 7+ can actively participate. No prior knowledge or tour guide required—the interface gives you everything you need for a playful, self-guided walk.
Every solved riddle gives points. Reach at least 200 points to unlock the secret phrase revealing the treasure’s final location.
Expect 1.5 to 2 hours depending on your walking pace. Pause anytime for ice cream, coffee, or photos; resume later without losing progress.
- 📱 Charged smartphone
- 🌐 Internet connection (for syncing and hints)
- 👟 Comfortable walking shoes
- 🧠 Curiosity and a sense of adventure!
Ready to start your Hoi An treasure hunt?
Activate your code, head into Old Town, and let Grandpa Faifoo guide you from riddle to riddle until the treasure is yours.