The Ystia app

A new way to explore towns, villages and territories.

Ystia turns a simple walk into an interactive experience: players follow a map, solve riddles, discover places and earn rewards from local partners.

Screenshots of the Ystia mobile app
How it works

Playing with Ystia is simple.

The app guides players from choosing a quest to reaching the final reward, with no extra equipment required.

1

Choose a quest

Players select an adventure based on the city, their interests, the time available or the type of experience they are looking for.

2

Go to the starting point

The map guides players to the starting point and helps them progress through the route.

3

Complete the challenges

Each step invites players to observe, search, answer questions, take a photo or scan an element of the surrounding area.

4

Earn rewards

By completing quests, players earn Ystia Coins to use in the rewards shop.

Ystia app on mobile
Player experience

An app designed to help people rediscover local places.

Ystia does not replace a visit: it makes it more active. Players observe façades, details, artworks, shops, monuments and the clues around them.

Interactive map To guide players to points of interest.
Geolocated steps To validate progress directly in the field.
Cultural content To learn without following a traditional guided tour.
Local rewards To extend the experience with local partners.
Mission types

A variety of game mechanics.

Each quest can combine several formats to create a richer, more dynamic experience adapted to the location.

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Search

Find a detail, artwork, architectural feature or hidden clue in the city.

Quiz

Answer a question using information visible on site or unlocked in the app.

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Geolocation

Automatically validate a step when the player reaches the correct area.

QR code

Scan a code placed at a partner location, cultural site or specific step.

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Photo challenge

Capture a viewpoint, monument, composition or memorable moment from the quest.

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Dialogue

Meet characters, follow a story and gradually unlock the narrative.

Rewards

Players explore, progress and unlock benefits.

Ystia Coins give exploration a tangible purpose: they can be exchanged for benefits offered by local partners.

Players using Ystia during a quest
Player profiles

Ystia appeals to different exploration styles.

The app is designed for families, curious minds, casual players, local residents and visitors passing through.

Ystia explorer

Adventurers

They enjoy walking, searching, getting lost in narrow streets and experiencing a real mission.

Ystia detective

Detectives

They enjoy solving riddles, connecting clues and uncovering a story.

Cultural explorer using Ystia

Culture lovers

They enjoy learning, discovering heritage and understanding the details of a place.

An app designed to explore, learn and come back for more.

Download Ystia and discover the quests available around you.