Mixed reality approach for a total immersive analog game experience

Abstract

The rapid development of mixed reality technology has made it possible for an enhanced analog game environment. In this project, I am exploring the next generation of analog games (i.e., board and card games) experiences by conducting an experiment and presenting a mixed reality analog game based on the result of this experiment. This mixed reality analog game is an exploration of improving the general player experience with the combination of a traditional analog game with mixed reality technology. In the first part, I transferred an existing analog game into a virtual environment that enhanced the gameplay with an animated model, visual effects, and sound effects. In the second part, I conducted an experiment to compare the VR environment with the original analog game and use a survey to collect feedback from users. The result shows that the immersive virtual reality environment can improve the player experience compared to traditional analog games. Based on that, I present a possible solution to implement a mixed reality analog game called cARd that combines the strength of traditional analog games with VR games. This mixed reality approach aims to provide an enhanced analog game experience while still keeping the benefits of the traditional analog game such as tangible objects and social interaction.--Author's abstract