Coping with uncertainty in a location-based game

8 September 2003

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Pervasive Computing

Vol. 2 (3) , 34-41
https://doi.org/10.1109/mprv.2003.1228525

Abstract

With location-based games, how you manage uncertainty can make the difference between fun and fiasco. Game designers should know what uncertainties to hide and what to reveal to create an engaging experience. This article describes our experiences, focusing on uncertainty, in publicly deploying an experimental, mobile mixed-reality game called Can You See Me Now?.

Keywords

UNCERTAINTY
CITIES AND TOWNS
VIRTUAL REALITY
LABORATORIES
BUILDINGS
ART
VEHICLES
WEARABLE SENSORS
ONLINE COMMUNITIES/TECHNICAL COLLABORATION
MOBILE HANDSETS

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