Interactive Directory & Game Overview
Businesses get listed on the Interactive Directory and receive a custom QR code to display in their business location or on their website. New and uniquely themed scavenger hunts are released monthly. Players visit SSLH businesses to answer clues by scanning QR codes. Each scan is an entry into the monthly prize drawing.
Participation Cost
Businesses can take advantage of quarterly ($333 - begin Jan / April / July / Oct), six months ( $555 - begin anytime), or a full year membership ($999 - begin anytime) Includes a listing on the website and participation in unlimited hunts . The game is always free to play.
Who Can Join?
The Interactive Directory is open to any small business located in CT. The design is most effective for businesses who have a physical location or a mobile fleet, but a website or products located inside other locations often works very well too. We are happy to discuss it with you before you make the decision. We do not allow chains - franchises are a case by case basis.
Types Of Hunts
General Play: Earn unlimited entries into the month end prize drawings by visiting SSLH businesses and scanning the QR codes. Themed Hunts: Find solutions to open ended clues by exploring SSLH businesses. We donate ten cents for every themed hunt submission (up to $500) to help local dogs, and you earn entries to the monthly prize drawing. “Meet The New Businesses” is a hunt that drives traffic to specific businesses who have recently joined the directory. And More!
QR Codes
Every business gets a custom QR code that links directly to a form for their business. Players will register their details on this form to log their visit, earn an entry into the prize drawing, and to cast votes / provide feedback.
Prizes For Players
We give away a lot of prizes, just for playing! Everytime a player scans a QR code and registers their visit, they get an entry into that month’s prize drawing. We also give away a cash prize to the player who visits the most businesses each month. Prizes may be gift cards, cash or specific items.
Dogs In Crisis
The core of our mission is to help dogs in crisis right here in CT. In addition to integrating awareness, encouraging donations, volunteering, fundraising and sharing available dogs through the scavenger hunt and website, we also allocate significant funding to donate direct to dogs in crisis and the people who care for them right here in CT.
Categories
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Business Examples:
Nonprofits & social enterprises
Animal rescues & shelters
Environmental organizations
Community centers
Charitable coffee shops or restaurants
Local farmers markets
Volunteer hubs
Thrift stores supporting causes
Civic engagement or advocacy groups
Donation-based fitness or wellness classes
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Art galleries
Bookstores & writers’ collectives
Journaling & stationery shops
Local photographers or filmmakers
Art supply stores
Writing workshops
Music schools or recording studios
Calligraphers & illustrators
Poetry events & open mics
Mindful art retreats
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Farm-to-table restaurants
Coffee houses & cafés
Breweries, wineries, & distilleries
Bakeries & dessert shops
Farmers & specialty food producers
Food trucks
Specialty grocery or spice shops
Meal prep or catering services
Cooking schools
Juice bars & health food cafés
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Business Examples:
Pottery & art studios
DIY workshops (woodworking, candle-making, etc.)
Cooking or baking classes
Floral arrangement classes
Dance studios
Paint & sip experiences
Glassblowing studios
Community gardens & urban farms
Wine or beer making classes
Creative retreat centers
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Business Examples:
Home décor boutiques & vintage shops
Furniture makers or upcyclers
Interior designers & home stagers
Plant shops & garden centers
Candle & soap makers
Local cleaning or organizing services
Eco-friendly household product brands
Kitchenware or artisan goods stores
Landscaping & outdoor living designers
Sustainable construction or renovation services
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Business Examples:
Children’s Boutiques
Indoor Play Cafes or Bookstores
Photography Studios
Child Consignment Gear
Party Venues
Toy Stores
Educational Fun
Kids Art, Dance or Music Studio
Child Focused Hair Salons
Mommy & Me Fitness
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Yoga & Pilates studios
Meditation centers
Life coaches & wellness mentors
Nutritionists or holistic healers
Massage therapists
Reiki practitioners
Gyms & fitness trainers
Mental health therapists
Journaling & mindfulness brands
Wellness retreats
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Business Examples:
Pet supply shops
Dog trainers & behaviorists
Groomers & spas
Veterinarians & holistic pet care
Pet photographers
Pet bakeries or treat brands
Dog daycare & boarding facilities
Pet-friendly cafés or breweries
Animal transport or adoption services
Pet clothing or accessories brands
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Business Examples:
Coworking spaces
Tutoring & test prep centers
Small business consultants
Financial advisors
Resume & career coaching services
Public speaking or leadership programs
Business incubators
Online learning platforms
Continuing education for adults
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Business Examples:
Clothing boutiques & local fashion
Thrift or consignment stores
Jewelry artisans
Tattoo & piercing studios
Hair salons & barbershops
Nail salons & lash studios
Eco-conscious beauty or skincare brands
Makeup artists
Custom shoe or accessory designers
Local clothing brands promoting sustainability or body positivity
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Business Examples:
Boutique hotels, inns & B&Bs
Campgrounds & glamping sites
Guided tour companies
Local travel agencies
Outdoor adventure outfitters
Bike, kayak, or paddleboard rentals
Travel gear shops
RV parks or van conversion services
Scenic railway or boat tours
Travel bloggers or New England-focused trip planners