Phone camera interactivity for mobile gaming

• Main Author: Tan, Royston Zou Jian
• Other Authors: Goh Wooi Boon
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Computer science and engineering
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/171883
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This report presents the outcomes of an innovative mobile game that embraces smartphone cameras' advanced capabilities. The demand for enhanced camera features has become paramount as shown by companies such as Google and Apple coming out with powerful smartphones with extraordinary camera features like the iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 7. This project's primary objective was to explore the limitations of smartphone cameras and leverage the knowledge to create a captivating mobile game experience. By embracing Unity Game Engine and an array of assets, the study crafted test games to explore human limitations and gather valuable data. The insights gathered were important in creating an enjoyable and challenging mobile game with three distinct levels for various player skill sets. This project showcases the feasibility of utilizing smartphone cameras for gaming applications as well as highlighting the importance of considering human limitations in interactive design. The resulting game with a median score of 4/5 demonstrates the potential of smartphone’s camera technology in shaping innovative gaming experiences.