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Emerald Hunter

Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA
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Northern Ireland into a giant outdoor adventure game. Using your smartphone, players explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and natural beauty spots to collect virtual emeralds and unlock special characters. With over 120 emerald locations from castles and beaches to stone circles and nature reserves. The game is designed to get children, families, and tourists outdoors and exploring.  Emerald Hunter combines digital gameplay with real-world discovery.

Each emerald is geolocated and must be found in person, encouraging users to visit local attractions and learn about their surroundings in a fun, interactive way. Players can track their progress, climb the leaderboard, and build their own team of animated hunter characters, including animals, fantasy creatures, and seasonal figures.  Whether you are local looking for weekend adventures or a tourist discovering Northern Ireland for the first time, Emerald Hunter offers an exciting way to explore.

New emeralds and features are added regularly, and the game works seamlessly on both iOS and Android devices. Best of all Emerald Hunter is completely free to download and play making it perfect for families on the go, school holidays, or spontaneous road trips.  

Emerald Hunter is built with care in Northern Ireland and encourages positive outdoor play, local tourism, and curiosity about nature and history. Every emerald tells a story, start your journey today.

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