Augmented reality games for kids – Lessons learned from Sky Whale AR
summary
A Nickelodeon add-on called Sky Whale AR (built in Unity, released April 2018) adds a 3D AR mode using ARKit/ARCore but keeps AR optional by mirroring content in the 2D game; play sessions average about one minute and target ages 7–12. Tracking and battery problems lead to design decisions: movement-based controls, edge-thumb controls and minimal taps, room-sized anchored play area with on-screen barriers, drop shadows and glow to fix depth perception, and surface-tracking fallbacks so AR feels like a robust enhancement rather than a fragile requirement.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:36Who am I
- 0:53Who is LogicS
- 1:27Sumeria
- 1:38Sky Whale AR
- 2:10Trailer
- 2:47Overview
- 4:05Challenges
- 5:45Solutions
- 7:14Compatibility
- 7:31Tracking
- 8:52Depth perception
- 9:51Showcase
- 10:30Scale
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