In Volume I, the phenomenon of the Pokémon GO game is analysed in theoretical, cultural and conceptual contexts, with emphasis on its nature and the educational use of the game in children and adolescents. Game transfer phenomena, motives for playing Pokémon GO, players’ experiences and memorable moments, social interaction, long-term engagement, health implications and many other issues raised by the Pokémon GO game are systematically examined and discussed.
Augmented Reality Games I is essential reading not only for researchers, practitioners, game developers and artists, but also forstudents (graduates and undergraduates) and all those interested in the rapidly developing area of augmented reality games.