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The Munich State Archaeological Collection, which will reopen in 2024, wanted to inspire new target groups for archaeological topics and create contemporary approaches to its exhibition.
To this end, we developed the ‘Game of the Snake’, an augmented reality game that conveys knowledge about archaeological contexts in an entertaining way and is intended to appeal to young and young-at-heart visitors.
The game was developed exclusively for 21 iPad Minis and can only be played on site after prior booking.
Schlange "Sisssi" begrüßt die Besucher*innen
About the game
AR snake Sisssi guides visitors through the State Archaeological Collection along nine stations. At each stop there are historical puzzles and tasks to solve. For example, the aim is to prevent an outbreak of plague, decipher cryptic inscriptions or rebuild a destroyed column. The AR archaeologists are supported by two other characters – a Persian and a Greek mask, both of which are part of the permanent exhibition.
The development process
After the official go-ahead was given in July 2023, the story was developed for several months straight away. In tandem with ASM, we worked out the precise content to be conveyed and then went on to develop the script. Only when this was finalised did we start implementing the game in Unity in January. At the same time, we worked with our partner Soundgarden to select the voice actors and also acted as hybrid voice director during the recordings in the studio. Inspired by the warm, nostalgic gaming aesthetic of the 2000s and spiced up with a fine pinch of humour, we created our first augmented reality game, which can now be booked exclusively directly at ASM.
Our services at a glance
| Workshop
| Story and script development
| Character development
| Layout and design
| Beacon technology (theft protection)
| Testing & support
| Marketing consulting
The game is running splendidly and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.
Dr. Brigitte Haas-Gebhard (ASM)
Do you want augmented reality for your museum?
We at fluxguide are convinced that AR experiences in museums offer real added value for your visitors and can make your museum stand out in the museum landscape. Break new ground now. We will be happy to advise you on embarking on your first AR adventure
Arrange a personal appointment with our AR expert Jana Walter now.