Photogeist: an augmented reality photography game

In this paper, we present Photogeist, a photography-based augmented reality game in which players use a physical handheld camera device to take pictures of floating virtual ghosts. Players must creep, sneak, and maneuver themselves through physical space in order to approach their ghostly subjects and snap a picture using their paranormal camera. In this paper, we describe Photogeist's inspiration, design, implementation and resultant gameplay. A brief discussion of related games is also included. Categories and Subject Descriptors H.5.1 [Information Interfaces and Presentation]: Multimedia Information Systems

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: ACMACE
• Authors: Cody Watts, Ehud Sharlin
• Keywords: ACMACE 2008, Augmented Reality, Human Computer Interaction, Information Interfaces, Photography-based Augmented Reality