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Discover Cyprus Through Local Eyes. Follow Lanterns. Earn Swords. Survive Assassins.
A community-driven travel app where locals in Cyprus post hidden gems and insider tips as 'lanterns' that travelers can follow to discover authentic experiences beyond typical tourist traps. Earn swords for quality contributions and compete in timed assassin missions for cash prizes.
// THE WOW MOMENT
A traveler opens the app in Nicosia and sees 7 nearby 'lanterns' — they follow one to an unmarked courtyard where an elderly local is making traditional halloumi at 6am exactly as promised in the tip. They snap a verification photo, earn 3 swords, and immediately get pinged: 'Assassin mission: Find the hidden Byzantine mosaic beneath the coffee shop near the old buffer zone - you have 45 minutes and €50 bonus if you're first.' They sprint through narrow streets, discover the mosaic exactly where described, upload the photo, and see their name rise to #3 on the live leaderboard as other travelers' assassination attempts appear as failed attempts on the map.
LANTERNS
Locals share hidden gems — secret beaches, family taverns, ancient ruins off the tourist path. Each lantern is a verified authentic experience.
SWORDS
Earn swords by contributing quality tips and verifying locations. Duel with other users to challenge inaccurate tips. Rise through the ranks.
ASSASSIN
Timed quests send you hunting for specific hidden locations. First to photograph and verify wins the cash prize. Compete in real-time.