Augmented reality game piece

摘要

An augmented reality (AR) game system is disclosed wherein real-world objects are transformed into AR terrain elements and AR events generate real-world impact. The game environment is set up using real-world objects that include everyday objects and game pieces on a field of play. When viewed on the screen of a computing device executing the modules of the game system, the everyday objects are transformed into elements of an AR terrain while the game pieces can be augmented with various controls. Multiple viewing modes, for example, a third person view, a first person view or “POV” view from a selected game piece or a split screen view are contemplated for viewing the field of play. A subset of the augmented controls can be activated by the user to execute AR events some of which can have real-world impact. The AR events are executed based on game rules.

主权项

1. A game piece comprising:
a processor; a processor readable memory; a transceiver for transmitting and receiving signals to and from an object recognizing computing device that enforces game rules; a main body configured for unique, visible object recognition by the object recognizing computing device and comprising a plurality of parts, at least one of the parts configured to be responsive to the processor and configured for physical separation from the main body based on a separation instruction from the processor that is initiated by a control signal from the object recognizing computing device, and a motorized base detachably and re-attachably coupled to the main body and in communication with said transceiver, the base configured to physically move the game piece over a distance on a field of play from a first position on the field of play to a second position on the field of play in response to receiving an actuating signal from the processor, the actuating signal responsive to a move signal from the object recognizing computing device, and wherein the first position is different from the second position.