Mobility and social interaction as core gameplay elements in multi-player augmented reality

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we present an Augmented Reality game that strongly exploits mobility and social interaction between players as core gameplay elements. We have implemented this game on handheld devices and conducted a qualitative user study, investigating the level of mobility and social involvement of players. We discuss the results from this user study, describing the problems experienced by players and how we tackled them.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.1 Multimedia Information Systems
          Subjects: Artificial, augmented, and virtual realities

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.8 PERSONAL COMPUTING
      K.8.0 General
          Subjects: Games

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors

Keywords:
augmented reality games, handheld augmented reality, mobility