Question 1

How do I find treasures?

Accepted Answer

Open Explore. Treasures appear as glowing markers on the map. Walk into range and tap claim — your phone's GPS confirms you arrived.

Question 2

How do I redeem a reward?

Accepted Answer

Walk into the business with your redemption code and show it to a staff member. The business hands you the reward directly. Boone is never involved in the transaction.

Question 3

Do I pay Boone anything?

Accepted Answer

No. The game is free for explorers. An optional Premium subscription unlocks Boone Bucks earning and gift card redemptions. Free explorers still earn XP for every action.

Question 4

What are Boone Bucks?

Accepted Answer

An in-game currency you earn from game-driven activities like extinguishing fires or picking plants. Future updates will let you spend them in the world.

Question 5

What's a fire lookout?

Accepted Answer

A static tower placed by admins. Activate one to spot a fire somewhere nearby — extinguish it for Boone Bucks.

Question 6

What's a herbalist?

Accepted Answer

A daily quest giver that's open 8am-8pm. Visit one, gather the plants they reveal, and earn Boone Bucks. One activation per day across all herbalists.

Question 7

Is my location shared with anyone?

Accepted Answer

Location is used only to verify claims and to show what's near you. We never share live location with other players or businesses. See the Privacy Policy for details.

Question 8

What if a spawn is somewhere I can't safely reach?

Accepted Answer

Never enter private property or unsafe places. Use the report button on the treasure to flag it. We review every report.

Question 9

What else is out there besides treasures?

Accepted Answer

Fire lookouts let you spot and extinguish wildfires for Boone Bucks. Herbalists send you on plant-gathering quests between 8am and 8pm. Crews let you team up on bigger world events. More wilds encounters are on the way.

Question 10

Is Boone actually live in my area?

Accepted Answer

The live strip on the homepage shows treasures being claimed around the world in real time. Open Explore to see what's active near you.

Question 11

How do I sign up as a business?

Accepted Answer

Email hello@boone.gg or visit the For Business page. We onboard businesses one at a time so we can keep quality high.

Question 12

How does redemption work for businesses?

Accepted Answer

Pair a tablet or phone in your shop using the device pairing flow on your business page. Staff redeem codes from that device without needing accounts. Owners stay in full control of who can redeem.

Question 13

What does it cost for a business?

Accepted Answer

There's a simple subscription per business. See the For Business page for current pricing.

Question 14

Can I schedule treasures as a business?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set a recurring schedule and we'll publish treasures automatically inside the area you choose. You can pause, resume, or edit a schedule any time.

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