At SCVNGR, our goal has always been to build the game layer on top of the world. But until today, we were missing a critical component… the rest of the world.

Today we’re excited to announce that SCVNGR is going live around the world, and doing so with the best places database on the planet- the Google Places API (currently in developer preview). Now at millions of locations across the globe, you can check-in, snap picks, do the social check-in, complete and build challenges, unlock badges and rewards, and, most importantly, have fun!

Parlez-vous francais? ¿Habla espanol? Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Eccellente, because content can be added in any language. SCVNGR’s default interface will be in English (something we’re working to change), but everyone can create their own content and build challenges in their native language.

So hello world and welcome to SCVNGR! Check out full release details here, then grab the free app for iPhone and Android and, wherever you are in the world, start playing!

Adiós,

The SCVNGRbot