The holiday season can get pretty hectic – work, decoration, parties... and repeat. Chocolate might help in the short term, but a real laugh lasts longer. With a Bound as an Advent calendar, you’ll give your team, your family, or your friends something far more memorable than a tiny piece of mediocre chocolate.

Here’s everything you need to build a Bound just like it:

Who do you want to surprise with your Actionbound Advent calendar?

Want to make your team smile, kick off each workday with a boost, or stay connected with a friend through the holidays? Or maybe all of the above?

Depending on your audience, your Bound could follow one of these themes:

• For your team: mini challenges, fun facts about colleagues, or little thank-you messages.
• For friends: riddles, shared memories, or creative tasks.
• For family: stories, photos, favorite recipes, or short audio greetings.

How your Bound becomes a digital Advent calendar – 24 days, 24 little highlights

Here are four ideas to keep your Advent calendar exciting – of course, you can mix and match them however you like:

1. One day – one section

Create one Bound section for each calendar day. Use the Switches feature to set each section to appear only on its matching date. For example: Section 1 becomes visible on December 1st, Section 2 on December 2nd, and so on.

How to do it:

• Create 24 sections (stages)
• Fill each one with missions, quizzes, audio, video, etc.
• Use the Info element to mark the beginning and end of each day
• Set up Switches with date conditions to unlock sections daily

Each door stays “locked” until the right day – no peeking possible!

2. QR codes as door openers

Want to connect the calendar to physical locations – like a meeting room or someone’s favorite corner? Let each day start with a QR code that leads to a new section.

Here’s how:

• Set the section order to stages selectable in any order in the Bound Creator
• Enable Start via QR code for each section
• Print 24 QR codes and place them at the desired locations

3. Solve to unlock

Before a new door opens, players need to solve a little challenge. Only the correct answer unlocks the next section.

Setup steps:

• Create a quiz element with an answer field
• Enable Correct answer required
• Add optional hints that appear after wrong attempts

4. Find the door via GPS

Ready to get people moving? Use Find spot to lead players to specific spots – whether it’s a park, school building, or holiday market.

Here’s how:

• Start with a brief description (Will they need a coat? A key?)
• Use the Find spot element to guide them to the spot
• Once there, let the story continue however you like!

Share your Bound on December 1

On December 1, it’s time to go live: share your Bound via link or QR code – ideally with a little intro message and a hint about the best time to play (e.g. before the daily meeting or during lunch). Want to give everyone flexibility? Set it up so each person can play at their own pace – perfect for groups with different schedules.

Sure, a Bound can’t replace chocolate. But it can fill December with laughter, memories, and a little surprise behind every digital door. And best of all: the fun lasts way beyond the holidays – even when the Christmas tree has lost its needles!

Your first surprise is right here

We’ve created a sample Advent calendar Bound you can try out – complete with puzzles, tasks, and holiday-inspired fun. Check it out and get inspired!

Summer is here! At Actionbound, we're celebrating the warm season with a special promotion! Throughout August and September, we're offering our premium feature, the Bound Styler, free for one month with every purchase of player licenses. Use the quiet time in the office to prepare an entertaining experience for your team or visitors!

What is the Bound Styler?

The Bound Styler is a versatile feature that allows you to customize your Bounds. Whether it's a team event, a hike, or a fun pub quiz, with the Bound Styler you can:

• Create personalized designs to adjust colors and fonts to design your Bounds according to your preferences.
• Design individual layouts to customize the layout of your Bounds to incorporate your own corporate design.

Inspiration for your summer Bounds

Get inspired by our ideas and create Bounds that are perfect for the season. Here are a few suggestions:

• City discovery scavenger hunts to lead your players through the most beautiful spots in your city or region and tell an exciting story along the way.
• Nature trails and hikes to create interactive nature experiences where players can solve tasks and explore the outdoors.
• Seasonal team events with interactive games for onboarding, summer festivals, or other team events.

How the Summer promotion works

In August, you'll get access to the Bound Styler when purchasing a player license. Whether you buy a new product or renew an existing license, we'll activate the Bound Styler for you at no additional cost for one month.

Why the Bound Styler is the cherry on top

The Bound Styler allows you to set your creativity free and bring your Bounds to life. Here are some reasons why you should try out our premium feature:

• Enhance the player experience – With individually designed Bounds, your game will be more appealing and stand out.
• Boost user motivation – Visually appealing Bounds are more memorable and motivate your players.
• Increase your flexibility – With the Bound Styler, you can adjust and update your Bounds to perfectly match your target audience.

Make your summer more colorful with Actionbound and take the opportunity to try out the Bound Styler. We look forward to hearing from you here!