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Computer Games and Simulations for Investigation and Education - In this project-based course, students from all disciplines are encouraged to understand how we learn from interactive computer environments, and delve into the process of designing and understanding simulations and games for learning.

video game designer, story and character development, scripting and level designer

An example of an ARG like game played out in a 1997 movie starring Mike Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, et al. Could be watched & studied for various examples of ARG game play & story elements. Along these lines, I think there are probably lots of movies & books from which inspiration could be drawn for an ARG, e.g. genre, storyline or plot development, setting, etc. For example, it occurs to me that another one of my favorite films, Dark City, could also be great inspiration for an ARG with a bit of sci fi noir flavor to it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_City_(1998_film)

can cards be part of ARGs?

Apparently, yes: * Google Tech Talks ~ Alternate Reality Games and Perplex City Season 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtnOUrV8Jb4 ...

Is it for an ARG?

Borrowing from the concept framework provided by the Wikipedia entry for Immersion, I think an ARG must have at least the characteristics of emotional/narrative immersion and cognitive/strategic immersion; basically connecting to a participant's interest and level of focus/engagement. From my perspective, the emotional/narrative component is key, because I don't think the act of just tackling a series of puzzles makes something an ARG. And if we then add blended & augmented reality elements, then I think there's the opportunity to allow for sensory-motoric/tactical immersion as well as spatial immersion.

Wow, here's a gameplay clip that captures all three aspects of the immersion experience, sensory-motoric, cognitive & emotional; and it somehow even manages to throw in a bit of cognitive dissonance for extra measure... I think it's a great example of the impact creating these kinds of 'ah ha' moments can have and how these moments can distinguish an ARG as an engaging learning platform: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8AFiaWz7WI

The ARG SIG Wiki of the International Game Developers Association looks like it could be a rich source to mine for info, especially their white papers...

This behind the scenes retrospective look at Perplex City ARG shows some of the elements that went into that game and might offer some interesting ideas....

Here's the Wikipedia entry for Perplex City which provides a helpful overview: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perplex_City

Calling it Augmented Reality and Interactive Storytelling

Augmented Reality Game

I often find that slides lack something without the presenter's commentary, but I really enjoyed this set. Good stuff!

Another example of an AR geolocation based game. Also a great deal of outdoorsy fun! :-)

Introduction by Sean Stewart to The Beast ARG