AR Interaction Game
Made by Yiqing Tian, Yang Bo, Hanyue Zheng, Yi Lian

Fold is an AR interaction Game. People can move the building by moving the chess pieces to make the light fold. The inspiration for the project is the principle of DNA origami encryption. The player's process of folding light is like the process of DNA origami encryption. It is an interdisciplinary attempt and challenge.

Inspiration

This project is based on the scientific research project "Molecular Encryption System based on DNA origami technology" of Tongji University School of Chemistry. Driven by interest, We research DNA origami.

The key step in DNA origami encryption technology is the folding of long chains. In this link, the three important roles are the long chain, the short chain with information, and the staple chain. This form reminds us of the reflection of light.

Ideation & Game Setting

We set a story for the game to find the code of life.

- Story -

The secret code of life is hidden in the mysterious ruins
Passengers from afar, please stay here for a while
Unlock the ancient password
Re-light the light, awaken the vitality

- Realistic props -

Checkerboard

This is a 4*4 size carrier for placing chess pieces. The player can move the pieces on the board.

Chess piece

Chess pieces are items that the player can manipulate. Players can control the AR reflection tower on the phone screen by moving and rotating the chess pieces.

- Virtual props -

Signal tower

* Short strands

This is the starting point of the light and the place where the light needs to return.

Light

* Long strands

Players need to form a closed loop for the reflection of light, which is the second condition for passing the level.

Courier station

* Biotin

The station symbolizes the biotin. It is fixed. Making light pass through the station is one of the conditions for passing the customs. When the light passes through, the post will change color.

Reflection tower

* Staples

The tower is suspended above the chess pieces and can be manipulated with the chess pieces. Players can use the mirrors on the tower to redirect the light.

- Level setting -