I was recently looking through my Local Guides profile and spotted the Where’s Wally Master badge from the April 2018 Google Maps event. It was one of those clever little Easter eggs that Google sneaks in now and then — and if you didn’t know about it at the time, you missed out.
It got me thinking — I’m sure there have been other hidden features, limited-time games, special badges or fun Google Maps surprises over the years that have flown under the radar. Some we hear about, others only seem to pop up if you know where to look.
So, I thought I’d ask the community:
What other Easter eggs, hidden badges or quirky Local Guides programs have you come across?
• Past events or challenges?
• Special contribution perks?
• Odd little features or surprises most people miss?
• Even those Google rumours that may or may not be true?
I’ll keep an eye on this thread and share anything new I come across too. Feel free to follow if you want to stay in the loop.
Would love to hear what you’ve seen or heard about — even better if you can share how to spot them!
Welcome back @AlonBerman! It’s really inspiring to see you returning after 5 years since your last post on Local Guides and 7 years of contributing on Google Maps. Your story reminds us that the passion for exploring and sharing can always bring us back, no matter how long the break. Thanks for inspiring us all to keep discovering!
What a fun topic!
I always love discovering little surprises like hidden badges or quirky easter eggs in the apps we use—it keeps things exciting and rewarding. It’s like a game within the journey of being a Local Guide!
Now I’m curious… which ones have I missed? Thanks for sparking this exploration spirit!
Thanks for sparking this exploration spirit!