"AR Playground: Turn the Real World into a Game"

Mar 28, 4:30 – 9:30 AM (UTC)

Step into the future of interactive storytelling with this hands-on training in Lens Studio! This session will dive deep into creating gamified real-world AR experiences that blend digital elements seamlessly into physical spaces. Learn how to use advanced tracking, interactive game mechanics, and location-based AR to build immersive experiences that engage users beyond the screen.

About this event

Subtopics Covered:

1️⃣ Introduction to AR & Gamification – Understanding how gamification enhances real-world AR experiences.

2️⃣ Getting Started with Lens Studio – Overview of the interface, tools, and templates for beginners.

3️⃣ World Tracking & Surface Tracking – Placing interactive elements in the real world.

4️⃣ Basic Interactivity & Game Mechanics – Adding touch, gestures, and simple game logic.

5️⃣ Object Placement & 3D Assets – Importing and placing 3D objects in AR environments.

6️⃣ Scoreboards & Rewards – Implementing point systems, timers, and feedback elements.

7️⃣ Testing & Debugging – Best practices for refining and optimizing your AR experience.

8️⃣ Publishing & Sharing Your Lens – How to submit and share your gamified AR experience on Snapchat.

Learning Outcomes:

✅ Understand the fundamentals of AR and gamification.

✅ Navigate and use Lens Studio to create interactive AR experiences.

✅ Apply world tracking and surface tracking to anchor AR elements in real-world spaces.

✅ Integrate simple game mechanics like touch interactions, score systems, and rewards.

✅ Optimize and publish a gamified AR Lens for users to experience and engage with.

By the end of the session, you'll have built your first real-world gamified AR experience and gained the confidence to explore more advanced AR interactions! 🚀✨

Speaker

  • Gayathri Mohan

    Agreal Studios

    Creative Director

When

When

Friday, March 28, 2025
4:30 AM – 9:30 AM (UTC)

Host

  • IMSK Community

    IMSK Community

Organizers

  • Srivatsan Jayasankar

    Snap Inc

  • Gayathri Mohan

    Agreal Studios

    Snap AR Ambassador | IMSK Community Lead

  • Abdul Khalid

    Filter You

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