A real-world duck hunt

There are ducks hiding in your city.

Where the Duck turns your streets into a giant game of hide-and-seek. Follow the map, track down real ducks, and tap your phone to claim them!

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A hand holding a freshly found Where the Duck tag on a bridge over the river

A Where the Duck tag stuck to a green park bench rail

A duck tag on a Downtown Davis wayfinding sign

A duck tag hidden on a bridge post covered in padlocks

A yellow tap-phone duck tag resting on a concrete ledge

A duck tag on the frame of an old red trolley

A duck tag tucked into the gap of a wooden barrel planter

A utility box beneath a water tower where a duck is hidden

A duck tag stuck to the edge of a metal bike rack

A duck tag on the open door of a Little Free Library

A black cat pawing at a duck tag beside stacks of fresh tags

1,510

Duck Locations

2,316

Players

103

Regions

The hunt in three steps

How the hunt works

No tickets, no sign-up fees, no experience required. Just you, your phone, and a city full of hiding spots.

Follow the map

Ducks are hiding in parks, plazas, and secret spots near you. The map and hints point the way!

Tap to claim

Found one? Hold your phone up to the duck to claim it, earn XP, and climb the leaderboard!

Leave it hiding

Tuck the duck back where you found it so the next hunter gets the same thrill.

Want the full field guide? Read how to play or peek at the duck map.

Field guide

Meet the ducks

Five species. All collectible. Some rarer than others.

Standard

Everyday find

The classic. The icon. The one that started it all.

Promo

Limited time

Worth bonus XP for a limited time. Blink and it's gone!

Treasure

Rare

Extra-shiny rewards for hunters with sharp eyes.

Landmark

Must-see

Lives at the spots your city is famous for.

Scavenger Hunt

Supporters

Exclusive trails of ducks for our biggest fans.

Earn your feathers

Every find comes with bragging rights

Finding the duck is only half the fun. The other half is making sure everyone knows about it.

Claim XP

Every duck pays out XP. Rack it up to unlock badge after badge.

Unlock badges

From Curious Quacker all the way to the legendary Golden Duck.

Climb leaderboards

City boards, friend boards, and the all-time greats. Claim the top spot!

Badge unlocked

Duck Spotter

"Quack detective work right there."

Lifetime XP720 / 1,000

280 XP to Feather Finder!

+7 more badges to collect

Supporters only Pink scavenger hunt duck illustration

Scavenger Hunt Duck

This duck is part of an exclusive scavenger hunt for supporters.

Support Us

Support the hunt

Help keep the ducks hiding

Where the Duck is free to play. Supporters help us keep hiding ducks and building new features — and get some cool perks for it!

A heart by your name

Show off your supporter badge on leaderboards and profiles.

Supporter-only ducks

Unlock exclusive ducks and scavenger hunt trails made just for supporters.

Keep the flock growing

Every contribution goes straight into hiding more ducks and building new features.

Become a Supporter

Supporter perks live in the app.

Beyond the hunt

Hide ducks of your own

Hunting is just the beginning. The flock always has room for one more.

Become a Duck Creator

Your city, your flock! Hide ducks in your favorite local spots, write the hints, and watch your neighborhood turn into a playground.

Start your flock

Host a duck at your business

Coffee shops, bookstores, breweries — put a duck on your counter and become a stop on the hunt for players nearby.