Foursquare: Nightlife is Now a Video Game

Dennis Crowley wants to turn your Saturday night into a video game.  The creator of the Dodgeball mobile social platform is adding a competitive factor into the mix of his latest software.

Named Foursquare, the mobile application will let friends know where you are, and let users share tips and tag nightlife spots around their local area. This all happens via text, Twitter and on maps that will display what’s good to do – and also what places to avoid (tagged as “douchebags” hangouts). Foursquare users (or maybe players is a better word) get points based on how many new places they’ve tried, and how many stops they make in one night. You can become the unofficial “mayor” of a bar/location if you visit it often.

The program is currently in private beta.

You can hear more about Foursquare from Dennis himself, who will be sharing his new project at PSFK Conference NYC.

[via Kottke]