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• Getting started
• Mapping the player's location
• Making the avatar
• Spawning the catch
• Catching the prey in AR
• Storing the catch
• Creating the AR world
• Interacting with an AR world
• Finishing the game
• Troubleshooting.

Create your own augmented reality games from scratch with Unity 5 About This Book * Create your own augmented reality game from scratch and join the virtual reality gaming revolution * Use the latest Unity 5 VR SDK to create pro-level AR games like Pokemon Go * Innovate and explore the latest and most promising trend of AR gaming in the mobile gaming industry Who This Book Is For This book is for those who have a basic knowledge of game development techniques, but no previous knowledge of Unity is required. Some basic programming knowledge would be desirable, but the book is an introduction to the topic. The book is also suitable for experienced developers new to GIS or GPS development. What You Will Learn * Build a location-based augmented reality game called Foodie Go * Animate a player's avatar on a map * Use the mobile device's camera as a game background * Implement database persistence with SQLLite4Unity3D to carry inventory items across game sessions * Create basic UI elements for the game, inventory, menu, and settings * Perform location and content searches against the Google Places API * Enhance the game's mood by adding visual shader effects * Extend the game by adding multiplayer networking and other enhancements In Detail The heyday of location-based augmented reality games is upon us. They have been around for a few years, but the release of Pokemon Go was a gamechanger that catalyzed the market and led to a massive surge in demand. Now is the time for novice and experienced developers alike to turn their good ideas into augmented reality (AR) mobile games and meet this demand! If you are keen to develop virtual reality games with the latest Unity 5 toolkit, then this is the book for you. The genre of location-based AR games introduces a new platform and technical challenges, but this book will help simplify those challenges and show how to maximize your game audience. This book will take you on a journey through building a location-based AR game that addresses the core technical concepts: GIS fundamentals, mobile device GPS, mapping, map textures in Unity, mobile device camera, camera textures in Unity, accessing location-based services, and other useful Unity tips. The technical material also discusses what is necessary for further development to create a multiplayer version of the game. At the end, you will be presented with troubleshooting techniques in case you get into trouble and need a little help. Style and approach This book shows you how to create every step of the game and gives practical examples.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)

• Getting started
• Mapping the player's location
• Making the avatar
• Spawning the catch
• Catching the prey in AR
• Storing the catch
• Creating the AR world
• Interacting with an AR world
• Finishing the game
• Troubleshooting.

Create your own augmented reality games from scratch with Unity 5 About This Book * Create your own augmented reality game from scratch and join the virtual reality gaming revolution * Use the latest Unity 5 VR SDK to create pro-level AR games like Pokemon Go * Innovate and explore the latest and most promising trend of AR gaming in the mobile gaming industry Who This Book Is For This book is for those who have a basic knowledge of game development techniques, but no previous knowledge of Unity is required. Some basic programming knowledge would be desirable, but the book is an introduction to the topic. The book is also suitable for experienced developers new to GIS or GPS development. What You Will Learn * Build a location-based augmented reality game called Foodie Go * Animate a player's avatar on a map * Use the mobile device's camera as a game background * Implement database persistence with SQLLite4Unity3D to carry inventory items across game sessions * Create basic UI elements for the game, inventory, menu, and settings * Perform location and content searches against the Google Places API * Enhance the game's mood by adding visual shader effects * Extend the game by adding multiplayer networking and other enhancements In Detail The heyday of location-based augmented reality games is upon us. They have been around for a few years, but the release of Pokemon Go was a gamechanger that catalyzed the market and led to a massive surge in demand. Now is the time for novice and experienced developers alike to turn their good ideas into augmented reality (AR) mobile games and meet this demand! If you are keen to develop virtual reality games with the latest Unity 5 toolkit, then this is the book for you. The genre of location-based AR games introduces a new platform and technical challenges, but this book will help simplify those challenges and show how to maximize your game audience. This book will take you on a journey through building a location-based AR game that addresses the core technical concepts: GIS fundamentals, mobile device GPS, mapping, map textures in Unity, mobile device camera, camera textures in Unity, accessing location-based services, and other useful Unity tips. The technical material also discusses what is necessary for further development to create a multiplayer version of the game. At the end, you will be presented with troubleshooting techniques in case you get into trouble and need a little help. Style and approach This book shows you how to create every step of the game and gives practical examples.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)

"ARアプリ開発の入門書。本書ではスマホゲー ム『Foody GO』を実際に作りながら位置情報ベースのARゲー ムについて学びます。『Foody GO』はモンスターを探して捕まえレストランに 連れていってアイテムとして売るというアドベ ンチャーゲームです。モバイル端末のGPSから現 在位置を取得しゲームの世界観に合わせたマッ プを描画してその上に自分のアバターとモンス ターをアニメーション付きで表示します。Android やiPhoneで遊べる実践的なスマホゲームを自分で 作ることができるので、読者はUnityによるARゲー ム開発と関連技術を体系的かつ体験的に学べま す。日本語版では、ARKitやTangoによるARビューの 実装についての解説を巻末付録として収録しま した。" -- Provided by publisher. "ARアプリ開発の入門書。本書ではスマホゲー ム『Foody GO』を実際に作りながら位置情報ベースのARゲー ムについて学びます。『Foody GO』はモンスターを探して捕まえレストランに 連れていってアイテムとして売るというアドベ ンチャーゲームです。モバイル端末のGPSから現 在位置を取得しゲームの世界観に合わせたマッ プを描画してその上に自分のアバターとモンス ターをアニメーション付きで表示します。Android やiPhoneで遊べる実践的なスマホゲームを自分で 作ることができるので、読者はUnityによるARゲー ム開発と関連技術を体系的かつ体験的に学べま す。日本語版では、ARKitやTangoによるARビューの 実装についての解説を巻末付録として収録しま した。" -- Provided by publisher.