From Zero to Hero: Your First Week on HungerHunter

Welcome to HungerHunter, new foodie! Whether you're a casual diner or aspiring food influencer, this guide will help you make the most of your first week on the platform.

Day 1: Setting Up for Success

Morning: Profile Perfection

• Upload a profile photo (25 XP bonus!)
• Set your dietary preferences for better recommendations
• Add your favorite cuisines
• Enable location services for check-ins
• Connect social accounts for easy sharing

Lunch: First Check-In

• Visit any restaurant for lunch
• Open HungerHunter when you arrive
• Tap "Check In" (50 XP!)
• Take a photo of your meal (25 XP)
• Write your first review (100 XP)

Day 1 Goal: Reach Level 2 (200 XP needed)

Day 2-3: Quest Discovery

Starter Quests to Target:

• "First Timer": Complete your first check-in ✓
• "Photographer": Upload 5 food photos (125 XP total)
• "Social Eater": Check in with a friend (75 XP)
• "Early Bird": Check in before 11 AM (75 XP)

Pro Tip:

Stack your quests! Choose a breakfast spot with a friend before 11 AM to complete multiple quests in one visit.

Day 4-5: Strategic Hunting

Maximize Your XP:

• Detailed Reviews: Reviews over 50 words earn bonus XP
• Help Others: Like and comment on reviews (10 XP each)
• Try New Places: First-time visits earn 25 bonus XP
• Complete Restaurant Quests: Many offer 200+ XP

Hidden Features:

• Check the "Nearby Quests" tab for location-based challenges
• Food trucks often have higher XP multipliers
• Weekend brunch spots offer special time-based bonuses

Day 6-7: Level Up Strategy

The Weekend Push:

Weekends are prime hunting time. Plan a food crawl:

1. Breakfast: Trendy brunch spot (check-in + photo + review = 175 XP)
2. Lunch: Food truck hunt (bonus XP + "Truck Tracker" quest)
3. Afternoon: Coffee shop check-in (counts for "Café Culture" quest)
4. Dinner: New cuisine type ("Explorer" quest progress)

Essential Tips for New Hunters

DO:

• Read other reviews for insider tips
• Follow active hunters for inspiration
• Join restaurant events for mega XP
• Set quest notifications so you don't miss opportunities
• Share achievements on social media for bonus XP

DON'T:

• Rush through meals just for XP
• Write generic one-line reviews
• Forget to check in before leaving
• Ignore restaurant-specific quests
• Eat alone when you could earn social XP

Your First Week Checklist

By the end of week one, aim to:

• ✓ Reach Level 5 (1,000 XP)
• ✓ Complete 10+ check-ins
• ✓ Try 3 new restaurants
• ✓ Complete 5 quests
• ✓ Upload 10 photos
• ✓ Write 5 detailed reviews
• ✓ Make 3 foodie friends

Unlocking Your First Rewards

At Level 5, you'll unlock:

• Access to intermediate quests
• Voting rights on new features
• Eligible for restaurant rewards
• "Rising Star" badge
• 10% bonus XP for one week

What's Next?

After your first week:

• Join a foodie guild for team quests
• Participate in weekend hunt events
• Become a trusted reviewer
• Help onboard new hunters
• Work toward specialty badges

Remember: It's About the Journey

While XP and levels are fun, HungerHunter is really about discovering amazing food and sharing experiences with fellow food lovers. Enjoy every bite of your adventure!

Ready to start? Open HungerHunter and make your first check-in today!