101 Ways to Use Unlockable Missions (Your Most Requested Feature!)

The Key to Customized, Sequential, and Surprising Experiences 🔑

Unlockable Missions are here—and they’re opening up a whole new dimension of creativity, control, and chaos (the good kind) in your interactive Experiences.

Whether you’re designing a sequential learning adventure for your classroom, a self-guided museum tour so your team can have some time back, or a fundraising scavenger hunt around the city, you can now have Missions unlock one another, giving you the power to shape how participants move through your Experience.

One Mission unlocks the next.
As simple as it sounds.
As exciting as you make it.

Missions can now remain hidden until your participants complete specific other Missions first. 

Participants will feel like they’ve just cracked the secret level in a video game. An easter egg, if you will. 🥚

Want your players to answer trivia questions before revealing the next clue? Done.
Want a text Mission with a riddle to unlock a GPS challenge? Easy.
Want a choose-your-own-adventure setup where different paths unfold based on player choices? Absolutely.

Use this to gently guide newer participants, or create puzzles for your more competitive crowds. There’s power in the mystery!

Unlockable Missions give you:

• 🎭 Total storytelling power: Control the narrative arc of your Experience, step-by-step or branch-by-branch.
• 🧩 Dynamic customization: Let different paths emerge based on participant actions. Every Experience can be truly unique.
• ⏱️ More engagement, less overwhelm: Keep participants focused and curious with just the right amount of info at the right time. Goose things come to those who wait!

They’re so easy to create, we almost skipped this section.

We heard you loud and clear—this was THE most requested update ever. So, we made sure it’s as simple to implement as it is powerful.

Here's how to make an unlockable Mission:

1. Open the Experience you’re creating.
2. Click into the Mission you want to ‘lock’ behind another Mission.
3. Head to the "Availability" tab.
4. In the “Release” dropdown, select “When Another Mission is Completed”.
5. Select the Mission that must be completed to unlock this one.
6. That’s it! You’ve just created an Unlockable Mission. It won’t be visible to participants until they’ve completed the one you set before it.

So you’ve got the key (aka Unlockable Missions) and now you’re ready to open some creative doors.

Here are some ideas for...

🏖 For Family, Friends, and Community Building

1. Escape the Park

A family-friendly outdoor escape room where completing each clue-based Mission unlocks the next puzzle location in a local park.

2. Ultimate Backyard Olympics

Teams compete in fun physical challenges (water balloon toss, spoon race), unlocking tougher rounds only after completing the easy ones.

3. Pet Adventure Day

Owners complete cute tasks with their pets to unlock increasingly silly or skill-based Missions like “talent show” or “obstacle course.”

4. Friendsgiving Cook-Off

Teams unlock recipe steps only after completing prep Missions, making it a live-action, collaborative cooking show.

5. Photography Challenge Ladder

Players start with basic photo prompts, unlocking progressively more creative photo themes as they prove their artistic eye.

6. Neighborhood Mystery Walk

Participants follow story-based clues that unlock the next part of the mystery as they explore their neighborhood.

7. DIY Escape Room at Home

Players complete puzzle Missions to unlock new “rooms” or stages in a living room escape experience.

8. Photo Safari Progression

Begin with easy photo prompts (e.g., something red), and unlock Missions requiring trickier finds (e.g., reflections, shadows).

9. Date Night Experience

Couples unlock new Missions only after completing shared tasks like memory prompts, challenges, or favorite snack hunts.

10. Backyard Nature Detective

Kids complete observation Missions to unlock deeper nature discovery prompts like insect identification or sound mapping.

11. Hobby Skill Tree

Learn a new hobby (e.g., painting, juggling) by unlocking skill-based Missions as you show progress.

12. DIY Home Project Adventure

Complete a task like decluttering or painting to unlock the next phase in a weekend home transformation quest.

13. Holiday Spirit Tracker

Families complete themed Missions (e.g., decorate a tree, bake cookies) to unlock a “secret” family activity or storytime Mission.

14. Seasonal Bucket List

As players tick off fall/winter/summer Missions (e.g., sledding, beach bonfire), unlock photo collage or recap storytelling challenges.

15. Couples’ Year of Dates

Complete one mini date Mission (e.g., picnic, museum visit) to unlock the next in a curated 12-month adventure.

💼 For Company Training, Onboarding, and Team Building

16. Sales Training Quest

Reps unlock product deep-dives and competitor info only after mastering pitch basics through video or text Missions.

17. New Hire Orientation Adventure

Start with a virtual “tour” of the office. Unlock team intros, culture nuggets, and policy quizzes as you go.

18. Leadership Skills Bootcamp

Soft-skill challenges (giving feedback, decision-making) unlock higher-stakes scenario Missions, like crisis response or delegation.

19. Company Values in Action

Staff must document examples of core values in real life (e.g., teamwork, innovation) to unlock team-building perks.

20. Department Showdown

Cross-department competition with progressive unlocks—e.g., marketing unlocks next level after hitting a goal; then product follows, etc.

21. Cross-Team Collaboration Quest

A Mission can’t be unlocked until another department completes theirs—encouraging interdepartmental communication.

22. Product Launch Mission Map

Teams unlock different phases of product go-to-market strategy (e.g., research, marketing, QA) as they complete key steps.

23. Internal Hackathon Builder

Teams submit an idea to unlock development Missions, and later, pitch prep and demo challenges.

24. Customer Journey Simulation

Employees role-play as customers—unlocking new stages (e.g., onboarding, support, renewal) as they explore the experience.

25. DEI Learning Path

Complete awareness-based Missions to unlock deeper-level ones around inclusive behaviors and allyship scenarios.

26. Culture Champions Quest

Employees complete peer appreciation or DEI Missions to unlock team-based story sharing prompts.

27. Process Improvement Challenge

Departments complete process-mapping Missions to unlock brainstorming and implementation stages.

28. Customer Success Simulation

CS reps complete empathy-based or troubleshooting Missions to unlock escalation and negotiation practice tasks.

29. Internal Event Gamification

Employees complete Missions during a company retreat or all-hands meeting, unlocking team trivia, talent shows, or wrap-up surprises.

30. OKR Sprint Tracker

Teams submit proof of OKR progress to unlock celebratory or reflection-based Missions at the end of a sprint cycle.

31. Employee Experience Journey

New hires unlock Missions like meeting coworkers, finding key info, or sharing a “day 1 selfie” to keep the process engaging.

32. Manager Ramp-Up Path

Start with team basics, then unlock scenario-based challenges (e.g., handling conflict, running 1:1s).

33. Tool Proficiency Path

Complete basic tasks in core software (CRM, email, etc.) to unlock integrations and shortcuts.

34. Team Culture Hunt

New employees learn about team rituals, fun facts, and traditions, unlocking team challenges as they go.

35. Company Timeline Challenge

Participants unlock Missions that take them through the company’s history in fun, bite-sized ways.

36. Internal Product Certification Path

Complete basic product walkthroughs to unlock more advanced Missions like feature demos or support scenarios.

37. Buddy System Buildup

New hires complete Missions with their onboarding buddy, unlocking social challenges (coffee chats, “two truths and a lie”) as they go.

38. Remote Team Connection Quest

Remote employees unlock get-to-know-you Missions across different time zones or departments.

39. Compliance Adventure

Complete basic training to unlock surprising bonus Missions with “mythbusting” or practical applications of policies.

40. Manager Onboarding Tree

As managers complete Missions around core functions (1:1s, hiring, reviews), they unlock scenario-based challenges with team dynamics.

❤️ For Non-Profits and Fundraising

41. Volunteer Training Adventure

Volunteers complete Missions to learn about the org’s mission, safety protocols, and impact stories—each stage unlocking the next.

42. Community Clean-Up Chain

Teams complete one type of cleanup (e.g., recycling) to unlock the next (e.g., graffiti removal), encouraging goal-based progress.

43. Advocacy Action Path

Participants learn about an issue and unlock action-based Missions (write your rep, post on social) after understanding the context.

44. Donor Engagement Game

Donors unlock behind-the-scenes Missions after reaching giving milestones or completing storytelling tasks.

45. Board Member Bootcamp

Board members unlock challenges like reviewing financials or engaging donors after orientation Missions are completed.

46. Mission Impact Trail

As participants complete service Missions, they unlock stories or updates from real beneficiaries of the org’s work.

47. Advocacy Superhero Journey

Complete knowledge-based Missions to unlock your “powers” (like public speaking, social media posting, petition delivery).

48. Event Volunteer Level-Up

Start with simple prep tasks. As volunteers complete them, they unlock more dynamic on-site Missions for the day of the event.

49. Donor Thank-You Chain

Staff or volunteers complete creative thank-you Missions to unlock access to shoutout templates, social spotlights, etc.

50. Storytelling Challenge

Participants share one type of story (photo, quote) to unlock another (video, full article)—building a layered campaign narrative.

51. Local Impact Tour

Volunteers complete Missions at various nonprofit partners in the area, unlocking cumulative insights or shared causes.

52. Virtual Fundraising Game

Donors or participants unlock behind-the-scenes tours, impact updates, or milestone Missions as the campaign reaches new goals.

53. Youth Program Discovery Path

Teens complete Missions introducing them to different focus areas (arts, environment, leadership) to unlock mentoring Missions.

54. Partner Org Networking Challenge

Complete Missions about your org, then unlock prompts encouraging collaboration with other local or global partners.

55. Alumni Reconnect Journey

Past volunteers or members complete throwback or update-sharing Missions to unlock new engagement opportunities.

🎓 For Colleges and Universities

56. Welcome Week Adventure

Students explore campus, unlocking Missions that introduce clubs, relevant resources, and campus landmarks as they go.

57. Academic Scavenger Hunt

After finding key locations (library, advisor’s office), students unlock time management or course-planning Missions.

58. Career Prep Series

Complete resume-building tasks to unlock interview practice Missions, followed by networking tasks.

59. Dorm Olympics

Inter-dorm teams complete social or creative challenges. Win a round to unlock the next (and funnier) competition.

60. Finals Week De-Stress Quest

Unlock wellness activities (e.g., guided meditation, random compliments) as you submit proof of studying or self-care.

61. Group Project Gamification

Teams unlock next-stage Missions (like peer feedback or draft review) only after submitting required work as proof of progress.

62. Campus Safety Explorer

Students complete Missions tied to safe practices (e.g., emergency contacts, blue light phones) to unlock survival tips or mini-prizes.

63. Student Org Recruitment Series

Attend an event or interest meeting to unlock a backstage or social Mission tied to the org’s culture.

64. Library Mastery Challenge

Learn how to use different library resources—each tutorial unlocking a bonus study productivity Mission.

65. First-Gen Student Success Map

Complete foundational “how college works” Missions to unlock mentorship-related ones (e.g., meet your mentor, attend office hours).

66. Capstone Project Companion

As students reach stages of their project (proposal, outline, draft), unlock peer review or reflection Missions.

67. Transfer Student Welcome Quest

Transfers complete Missions about campus life, support offices, and events to unlock social integrations or Q&A challenges.

68. Major Exploration Game

Students explore different departments through Missions, unlocking personality-aligned career and course suggestions.

69. Thesis Survival Series

Grad students complete writing accountability Missions to unlock self-care and “rant room” bonus Missions.

70. Research Lab Onboarding

New lab members complete safety, protocol, and intro Missions before unlocking active project or equipment-specific tasks.

📚 For K-12 Education, Professional Development, and Field Trips

71. Reading Journey

Students complete book-based Missions to unlock genre-themed bonus Missions (fantasy, mystery, etc.).

72. Math Pathway

Solving beginner-level math problems unlocks real-world problem Missions (e.g., “plan a budget for a pizza party”).

73. History Time Travel

Completing Missions on ancient history unlocks the next era—like moving from Rome to the Renaissance.

74. STEM Olympics

Teams complete science challenges to unlock bonus engineering or coding tasks.

75. Character Education Quest

Acts of kindness Missions unlock scenarios on conflict resolution or empathy roleplays.

76. Science Fair Adventure

Complete project setup Missions to unlock presentation coaching and bonus creativity challenges.

77. Social Studies World Tour

Explore one country’s culture and history before unlocking the next stop on a global adventure.

78. Spelling Bee Booster

After finishing one tier of spelling words, students unlock the next level of difficulty with theme-based prompts.

79. Classroom Citizenship Track

Complete kind acts or responsibility-based Missions to unlock leadership or team role challenges.

80. Learning Styles Discovery Path

Students complete varied Missions (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to unlock insights into their own learning preferences.

81. Art Class Gallery Adventure

Complete medium-specific Missions (watercolor, collage) to unlock a virtual “gallery” exhibition challenge.

82. Science Detective Game

Solve clues from biology to unlock chemistry, then physics—teaching the scientific method across disciplines.

83. Literature Circle Quest

Complete one stage of group discussion or role work to unlock creative extensions like “rewrite the ending.”

84. PE Skills Bootcamp

Master a skill (e.g., jump rope, dribble) to unlock team-based or relay Missions building on what they’ve learned.

85. Citizenship Celebration Challenge

Classes complete Acts of Kindness to unlock a final celebration event or collaborative classroom activity.

🌐 For Tourism and Destination Engagement

86. Downtown Passport Hunt

Visitors explore downtown businesses, unlocking insider tips and secret discounts as they go.

87. Heritage Trail

Participants complete Missions at historic markers to unlock stories from locals or archived photos.

88. Museum Adventure Track

Families follow a themed path (e.g., dinosaurs, inventions), unlocking surprise bonus exhibits or curator facts.

89. City Secrets Challenge

Tourists complete popular site Missions to unlock “hidden gem” spots recommended by locals.

90. Festival Fan Challenge

Attend one event (e.g., food truck) to unlock Missions for other areas (e.g., live music, craft vendors).

91. City Legends Trail

Start with well-known sites. Unlock quirky or spooky urban legends tied to hidden alleys, statues, or murals.

92. Winery or Brewery Tour

Visitors complete tasting Missions to unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes stories or food pairing tips.

93. Family Travel Quest

Families unlock kid-friendly challenges at each stop (e.g., zoo, museum), keeping kids engaged during adult-paced travel.

94. Beach Day Bingo

Complete beach Missions (find a shell, fly a kite) to unlock chill bonus Missions like “build a sand sofa” or “sunset selfie.”

95. Eco-Tourist Expedition

Start with Missions on observing flora and fauna. Unlock clean-up or conservation-based tasks later in the journey.

96. Cruise Ship Adventure Hunt

Complete Missions across decks (poolside, buffet, gym) to unlock secret events or hidden gems on board.

97. Local Artist Trail

Visit murals or studios to unlock artist stories, interviews, or interactive Missions like “sketch your own.”

98. Airport Layover Quest

Turn layovers into fun—complete food, shop, or lounge Missions to unlock final chill zone prompts.

99. Farm-to-Table Food Trail

Complete tasting or location-based Missions at markets or farms to unlock recipes or “meet the grower” stories.

100. Road Trip Tracker

Families or groups complete roadside attraction Missions to unlock creative recap prompts like “make a road trip anthem.”

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Wildcard

101. Feedback-Driven Unlock Path
After completing any activity (volunteer event, training, event), participants fill out a Mission asking for feedback, which unlocks a personalized or reward-based follow-up Mission.

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