---
id: task-037
title: zkGPS Location Games and Discovery System
status: To Do
assignee: []
created_date: '2025-12-05 00:49'
labels:
  - feature
  - open-mapping
  - games
  - zkGPS
dependencies: []
priority: high
---

## Description

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Build a location-based game framework combining zkGPS privacy proofs with collaborative mapping for treasure hunts, collectibles, and IoT-anchored discoveries.

Use cases:
- Conference treasure hunts with provable location without disclosure
- Collectible elements anchored to physical locations
- Crafting/combining discovered items
- Mycelial network growth between discovered nodes
- IoT hardware integration (NFC tags, BLE beacons)

Game mechanics:
- Proximity proofs ("I'm within 50m of X" without revealing where)
- Hot/cold navigation using geohash precision degradation
- First-finder rewards with timestamp proofs
- Group discovery requiring N players in proximity
- Spore collection and mycelium cultivation
- Fruiting bodies when networks connect

Integration points:
- zkGPS commitments for hidden locations
- Mycelium network for discovery propagation
- Trust circles for team-based play
- Possibility cones for "reachable discoveries" visualization
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## Acceptance Criteria
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- [ ] #1 Discovery anchor types (physical, virtual, IoT)
- [ ] #2 Proximity proof verification for discoveries
- [ ] #3 Collectible item system with crafting
- [ ] #4 Mycelium growth between discovered locations
- [ ] #5 Team/group discovery mechanics
- [ ] #6 Hot/cold navigation hints
- [ ] #7 First-finder and timestamp proofs
- [ ] #8 IoT anchor protocol (NFC/BLE/QR)
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