Welcome to r/MichiganSpots - Michigan’s premier treasure hunting
community! 🗺️
🎯 Our Mission
r/MichiganSpots is dedicated to discovering and celebrating
Michigan’s hidden gems through interactive treasure hunts, community
challenges, and local business partnerships. We’re building a vibrant
community that explores the Great Lakes State while supporting local
businesses.
📋 Community Rules
1. Stay On-Topic 🎯
✅ Allowed: Michigan locations, treasure hunt
challenges, local business discoveries, game discussions, community
events
Treat all community members with respect and courtesy
No harassment, bullying, or discriminatory language
Constructive criticism is welcome; personal attacks are not
Remember we’re all here to have fun and explore Michigan
together
3. Authentic
Participation ✅
Submit genuine challenge completions with real proof
No fake GPS locations or manipulated evidence
Honest reporting of business visits and experiences
Play games fairly without cheating or exploiting
4. Privacy & Safety 🛡️
Never share personal information (addresses, phone
numbers, etc.)
Be mindful when posting photos that might reveal private
information
Report any suspicious or unsafe behavior immediately
Follow all local laws and business policies during visits
5. Business Partnership
Respect 🏪
Be respectful to partner businesses and their staff
Follow business hours and policies
Make purchases when participating in business challenges (when
required)
Leave positive reviews for great experiences
6. Quality Content
Standards 📸
Challenge Submissions: Include clear photos, GPS
verification, and required proof
Game Posts: Use appropriate flairs and follow
posting formats
Reviews: Provide honest, helpful feedback about
locations
Photos: High-quality images that showcase
Michigan’s beauty
🎮 Game-Specific Guidelines
Treasure Hunt
Challenges
✅ Submit proof within 24 hours of completion
✅ Include GPS coordinates and timestamp
✅ Follow challenge-specific requirements
❌ No retroactive submissions older than 1 week
Interactive
Mini-Games
✅ Play fairly and honestly
✅ Share high scores and achievements
✅ Help other players with hints (when appropriate)
❌ No cheating, exploiting, or sharing answers directly
Community Events
✅ RSVP for organized meetups
✅ Follow event-specific safety guidelines
✅ Be punctual and prepared
❌ No last-minute cancellations without notice
🏷️ Post Flairs & Formatting
Required Flairs:
🎯 Challenge Complete - For completed treasure hunt
submissions
🎮 Game Discussion - For mini-game related
posts
🏪 Business Spotlight - For featuring local
businesses
📍 Location Discovery - For sharing new Michigan
spots
🤝 Community Event - For meetups and group
activities
❓ Help/Question - For seeking assistance
📢 Announcement - For official community
updates
Post Title Format:
[FLAIR] Brief Description - Location (City, MI)
Examples:
[Challenge Complete] Downtown Coffee Hunt - Grand Rapids, MI
[Location Discovery] Hidden Waterfall - Pictured Rocks, MI
[Game Discussion] New High Score in Michigan Trivia!
🏆 Point System & Rewards
Earning Points:
Challenge Completion: 10-50 points (based on
difficulty)
Mini-Game High Scores: 5-20 points
Quality Posts: 5-15 points
Helping Others: 5-10 points
Business Reviews: 5 points each
Leaderboard
Categories:
🥇 Monthly Champions - Top point earners
🎯 Challenge Masters - Most challenges
completed
🎮 Game Legends - Highest mini-game scores
🤝 Community Heroes - Most helpful members
Rewards &
Recognition:
Custom user flairs for achievements
Featured posts for exceptional content
Special badges for milestone completions
Priority access to exclusive events
🚨 Reporting & Moderation
Report Issues For:
Spam or off-topic content
Harassment or inappropriate behavior
Fake submissions or cheating
Safety concerns or dangerous activities
Business-related complaints
How to Report:
Use Reddit’s built-in report function
Message moderators with details
Include evidence (screenshots, links)
Be specific about the violation
Moderation Actions:
Warning: First-time minor violations
Temporary Ban: Repeated violations or serious
misconduct
Permanent Ban: Severe violations, harassment, or
safety threats
Point Deduction: For fraudulent submissions
🤝 Community Partnerships
Local Business
Partners:
We work with Michigan businesses to create authentic treasure hunt
experiences. Partners provide: - Exclusive challenges and rewards -
Special discounts for community members - Unique experiences and
behind-the-scenes access - Support for community events
Partnership
Benefits:
Increased foot traffic and visibility
Authentic customer reviews and feedback
Community engagement opportunities
Marketing support through our platform
Becoming a Partner:
Interested businesses can contact our moderation team to discuss
partnership opportunities.
📱 Using the Michigan Spots
App
App Features:
🎯 Interactive treasure hunt challenges
🎮 Mini-games (Trivia, Word Search, Drawing, etc.)
📍 GPS verification for challenge completion
🏆 Leaderboards and achievement tracking
🤖 AI-powered personalized experiences
App Guidelines:
Keep your app updated for the best experience
Enable location services for GPS challenges
Report bugs or issues to help improve the platform
Participate in beta testing when available
🌟 Community Events
Regular Events:
Monthly Meetups - Group treasure hunts in different
cities
Business Spotlight Weeks - Featured partner
promotions
Community Game Tournaments - Mini-game
competitions
Special Events:
Michigan Day Celebration - Statewide treasure
hunt
Pure Michigan Partnership Events - Official tourism
collaborations
Charity Fundraisers - Community service treasure
hunts
Annual Awards Ceremony - Recognizing top community
members
📞 Contact & Support
Moderator Team:
u/MichiganSpotsMod - Head Moderator
u/TreasureHuntMI - Challenge Coordinator
u/GameMasterMI - Mini-Game Specialist
u/BusinessLiaisonMI - Partner Relations
Getting Help:
General Questions: Post with [Help/Question]
flair
Technical Issues: Message moderators directly
Business Inquiries: Contact
u/BusinessLiaisonMI
Emergency/Safety: Contact local authorities first,
then notify mods
Community Resources:
Wiki: Comprehensive guides and FAQs
Discord Server: Real-time chat and
coordination
Website: michiganspots.com for additional
resources
Social Media: Follow @MichiganSpots for updates
🎉 Welcome to the Adventure!
Thank you for joining r/MichiganSpots! We’re excited to have you as
part of our treasure hunting community. Whether you’re a lifelong
Michigander or just visiting, there’s always something new to discover
in the Great Lakes State.
Ready to start your adventure? 1. 📱 Download the
Michigan Spots app 2. 🎯 Check out active challenges 3. 📍 Find your
first treasure hunt location 4. 🎮 Try our interactive mini-games 5. 🤝
Connect with fellow treasure hunters
Remember: The real treasure is the Michigan
communities we discover along the way! 🏴☠️
Last Updated: October 2024 These guidelines are subject to change. Community members will be
notified of any updates.