Find an Event or Course and Start Playing
This page explains how to find public events and permanent courses in NaviTabi, enter them when needed, and start playing.
Find an event
You can search not only for organizer-run events but also for courses published in the app as permanent courses.
From the home screen
The app home screen shows events in several sections.
- Pickup - Featured events
- Live - Events that are currently active
- New Events - Recently published events
- Group Events - Events from groups you belong to
Each event card shows information such as the event name, organizer, participant count, number of likes, and tags.
Search for an event
Use the search function on the home screen to search by event name. Search starts when you enter at least two characters.
Browse from the calendar
If you switch to calendar view, you can check events by event date. You can also narrow them down by area.
Find nearby events
Based on your device location, NaviTabi can automatically suggest events whose event date is today and that are near your current location.
Find events on the web
On the NaviTabi Web Explore page, you can find events on a map. You can search by place name or keyword and filter by tags or sort order such as newest, number of participants, or likes.
Check event details
Tap an event card to open the event details screen.
Information shown there
- Event image and title
- Description - Event overview and notes
- Category list - Courses you can join, including course name, type, and number of checkpoints
- Organizer information
- Tags - Labels that indicate the event type or features
Status badges
Events and categories may show badges that indicate their status.
| Badge | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LIVE | Currently active |
| Capacity | Number of participants is limited |
| Safety Tracking | A safety tracking event using location sharing |
| No time limit | A permanent event with no deadline |
Team play categories
Some events provide categories for Team Play instead of standard solo play. Team Play is available only when the organizer has prepared a compatible category.
For the full flow, see Team Play.
Like and favorite events
Tap the star button on the event details screen to add the event to your favorites. Favorited events can be accessed quickly from the favorites list.
Enter an event
How you join an event depends on the organizer's settings.
Events that do not require entry
Many events can be joined without entry. Choose a category or course and start playing right away.
Events that require entry
If the organizer made entry mandatory, you need to submit an entry request in advance.
Entry steps
- Select a category on the event details screen.
- The entry dialog appears.
- Enter the following information:
- Display name (required) - The name shown in results and rankings
- Entry Number - Enter this if the organizer manages participants by number
- Message - Optional message for the organizer
- Submit the request.
Entry statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Waiting for the organizer's approval |
| Approved | You are allowed to join and can start playing |
| Rejected | You are not allowed to join |
| Canceled | You canceled your own entry |
Until you are approved, viewing the category or starting play may be restricted.
Entry with an Event Number
If the organizer has configured an Event Number, entering the correct number approves your request immediately. The Event Number is usually given to participants directly at the venue.
Joining a Team Play category
In a Team Play category, you may need to enter a Team Number when you start playing, in addition to your display name and Entry Number. Participants who enter the same Team Number become one team.
Enter with a QR code
If you scan a QR code posted at the venue, you can open the event details screen directly. Depending on the organizer's settings, the QR code may also let you start playing immediately.
If the organizer shares a direct event link, tapping it can also open the event details screen in the app.
Paid categories
Some categories may be paid. If you exceed the free allowance, in-app purchase is required. See Subscription for details.