Explores｜The walking game that turns strolls into adventures

Tired of the same old walk?

You set out to walk for exercise, but the same route every day gets old fast.
Give your walk a purpose, and maybe — just maybe — it'll stick.

The same road, every day

Home to the station and back. Before you know it, you're walking without even looking up.

It never becomes a habit

You promise yourself you'll walk more, and three days later it's slipped your mind.

No reason to walk

When it's just for exercise, the motivation just won't last.

With Explores,
a walk becomes an adventure.

One photo is all the clue you get to reach somewhere new.
A different goal every time. Done in 15 minutes. Here's your reason to walk.

01

A new goal every time

Pick how long you've got, and a destination is set at random each round. You'll never get bored of the same old spot.

02

Photo clues, real adventure

No map — just a photo from near the destination to guide you. "Wait, haven't I seen that building somewhere…?" — and the adventure begins.

03

Done in 15 minutes

On the way home from work, on a break, or out for a weekend stroll. Start when you feel like it, stop when you're ready — that easy.

Three steps to play

From opening the app to hitting the street: 30 seconds.

1

Explores walking game — time selection screen

Pick your time

Choose how long you want to walk. "15 minutes," "30 minutes" — whatever suits your mood.

2

Explores walking game — photo and map of the destination to memorize

Memorize the destination

Study the photo and map around your destination carefully before you start. Once the round begins, they're hidden.

3

Explores walking game — in-game screen while exploring on foot

Walk from memory

With only the remaining time and distance to guide you, walk to your destination. "There — that's the view from the photo!"

Explores in action

Take a look at real gameplay and a walk out on the streets.

Awards

A track record of contest wins built up since our student days.

Sponsor Award

Geek Expo

At Geek Expo, hosted by Supporterz, Explores took home a Sponsor Award.

See the announcement post →

Grand Prize

Wakayama Innovation Programming Contest

Grand Prize for a smartphone app concept that tackles real challenges facing Wakayama.

See the organizer →

Mayor's Award + Sponsor Award

e-ZUKA Smart App Contest 2023

A double win at this contest hosted by Iizuka City, Fukuoka — the Iizuka Mayor's Award and a Sponsor Award.

See the results →

The development team

A team of four, seriously building a way to "turn walks into adventures."

Taiki Akamatsu

Founder / Engineer

Juyoung Chang

Designer

Kento Kusumoto

Designer

Shinichiro Hayashi

Engineer

Frequently asked questions

We've gathered the things you might be wondering before you play.

Is it really free? Are there any in-app purchases?

It's completely free. There are no in-app purchases of any kind — no gacha, no subscriptions. And for now, we're not showing ads either.

How long does one round take?

You can choose from options like 15, 20, or 30 minutes to match your mood. It works just as well for a quick break as for a weekend when you want to really put in the miles.

Where can I play?

Pretty much anywhere in town. Based on your GPS location, the game automatically generates goals within walking distance of where you are.

How much data and battery does it use?

Because it tracks your location continuously, longer sessions will drain your battery faster. Data use is mostly for displaying the map and isn't excessive.

Any safety tips for playing?

Please take great care not to use your phone while walking. Stop before crosswalks, avoid dark or deserted areas, and always follow the basic safety rules of any walk.

Is there an Android version?

We're currently rebuilding our Android release setup, so tester recruitment is paused for now. We'll post an update on this page as soon as it's ready.

Come on — let's turn your walk into an adventure.

Download it now and take your first step toward somewhere you've never been.

Android (coming soon)

Contact

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Turn your walk into an adventure.