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Innovative BLE Beacon Enabled Indoor Treasure Hunt Game at Science World British Columbia

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  • Retail
Use Cases
  • Retail Store Automation
About The Customer
The customer in this case study is Science World at Telus World of Science, a charitable organization based in British Columbia. Their mission is to engage the local community in science and technology and inspire future leadership in these fields throughout the province. They are committed to providing interactive and educational experiences for their guests. For their 'Zoom Into Nano' exhibit, they wanted to create a mobile game that would encourage guests to interact with the exhibit and discover hidden 'Nano' items that are invisible to the naked eye.
The Challenge
Science World at Telus World of Science, a charitable organization that engages British Columbians in science and technology, wanted to create an interactive mobile game for their exhibit 'Zoom Into Nano'. The goal was to encourage guests to explore and discover hidden 'Nano' items that are invisible to the naked eye. The challenge was to design the game in such a way that guests would actively use their phones to enhance their experience, rather than it being a distraction. The game needed to be engaging, educational, and seamlessly integrated into the exhibit.
The Solution
To meet this challenge, Science World utilized BLE beacons and the Locatify platform to create an interactive educational 'Zoom into Nano' themed scavenger hunt game inside the museum. The team came up with the innovative idea of using transparent images over a digital floor map. This made the treasure locations invisible to the player, who would then have to explore the exhibit with the beacons automatically triggering the challenges. The client chose to use the shared Locatify TurfHunt treasure hunt app. The client created a floor map graphic and transparent PNG images which were overlaid on the floor map as stations, but invisible to the user until they approached an iBeacon to trigger the challenge. The app is available to download for free on both Android and iOS devices from the Locatify App Store and Locatify Play Store.
Operational Impact
  • The operational result of this solution was a highly interactive and engaging mobile game that enhanced the guest experience at the 'Zoom Into Nano' exhibit. The use of BLE beacons and the Locatify platform allowed for a seamless integration of technology into the exhibit, encouraging guests to actively use their phones in a way that enhanced their experience rather than being a distraction. The innovative use of transparent images over a digital floor map created an element of surprise and discovery, further engaging guests in the exhibit. The game was also easily accessible, being available for free download on both Android and iOS devices.

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