Niantic is hosting a Real-World Gaming Challenge that you can join. They are leaders in augmented reality experiences, making this a great opportunity for you to gain more exposure and experience.
This provides developers with a brand-new opportunity to showcase and gain some experience in AR Development. The developers will have to use Gaussian splats or Niantic Studio’s Cutting Edge Tools for the development of the real-world game.
This Game Development challenge is a great stage for AR developers to showcase their creativity mixing it with their technical knowledge about game development and a bit of experience in this field.
Niantic Real-World Game Development Challenge Exciting Prizes.
2x Real-World Splat Game Grand Prize – $2,000 each: This will be awarded to the games that will make the best and exceptional use of the Gaussian splats in an Engaging real-world setting.
2x Real World VPS Game Grand Prize – $2,000 each: Awarded to the most captivating location-based games that use VPS (Visual Positioning System).
2x Lifestyle & Culture Game – $1,000 each: Game depicting lifestyle and culture creatively using AR.
2x Spatial Learning Game – $ 1,000 each: Given to the best educational Game that Draws on AR for immersive learning.
2x Health & Wellness Games – $ 1,000 each: Awarded to those games that use AR for promoting Health Fitness and overall Well-being.
4x Honorable Mentions – $250 each
Judging Criteria Niantic Studio
VPS & Gaussian Splat Use:- Does the experience use the VPS activates location or a Gaussian splat in their Game?
Gameplay Innovation Does this submission use new innovative gameplay mechanics or existing mechanics uniquely?
Ninatic Mission Does it encourage users to explore the world together?
Completeness How complete is your project (Demo, Prototype)
