AR escape room puzzle in real locations around San Francisco.
Real world puzzles with virtual objects. Go out and explore!
The Ploppies are a peaceful spirit-like creatures that have lived in harmony with nature for centuries. They have their own realm, a mystical place that can only be accessed by passing through portals located in different parts of the world. Unfortunately, the portals located in San Francisco have been obscured by the development of the city, trapping the Ploppies within it.
The player takes on the role of a Ploppy guide, tasked with helping the Ploppies escape the city and return to their own realm. To do this, the player must explore the city and solve a series of unique puzzles that are located at different key points in the city. Each puzzle is related to the unique features of the location and solving it will unlock the portal for the ploppy trapped in that location.
As the player solves each puzzle, they will discover more about the Ploppies’ backstory and culture, as well as the unique features of the city. With each clue found and each puzzle solved, the player will help the trapped Ploppies escape the city and return home.By the end of the game, the player will have not only helped all the Ploppies escape the city and return home, but also gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for the unique qualities of both nature and the city.
Interested to look behind the seen? Here are couple videos made during development.