A case study of exploding places, a mobile location-based game

Authors:
Martin Flintham;Chris Greenhalgh;Tom Lodge;Alan Chamberlain;Mark Paxton;Rachel Jacobs;Matt Watkins;Robin Shackford
Affiliations:
University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG;University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG;University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG;University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG;University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG;Active Ingredient, Nottingham NG;Active Ingredient, Nottingham NG;Active Ingredient, Nottingham NG
Venue:
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology
Year:
2011

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Abstract

In this paper we present a case study of a new mobile location-based game based on the creation of virtual communities against a backdrop of historical content. We describe the design, implementation and public pilot of the game, and present a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the use of the game's features. We discuss how and why the combination of these features affected players' engagement with the game. We conclude by reflecting on the design tensions resulting from the artists' 'evocative' approach.