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ARmigo is a augmented reality mobile game where you create and customize your own little creature, participate in competitive multiplayer events and leave messages for other players in the real world.

This University project was created using Google's Geospatial API and Firebase Firestore, a NoSQL cloud database, to save user created messages at specific coordinates in real time. Additionally developer created content can be placed as well. We used this to place multiplayer racing events at specific locations. If a specific amount of players meet at these locations they can participate in a racing minigame and win cosmetics for their ARmigo.

The ARmigo will follow the player's camera view and can be controlled by tapping a location. Real world obstacles occlude the virtual pet. Tapping the creature opens up a menu to access the messaging system and customization options.

Upon creation players can customize the ARmigo's appearance by switching out ear, mouth and tail shape as well as adjust nose length and eye size. Eye and body color can be changed as well.

The messaging system allows players to form messages using pre-made building blocks.

Google's Geospatial API utilizes the user's camera data and compares it to Google Street View data in combination with GPS information to determine the user's precise location.

The messages are saved to a database with content and username and are placed in real time for every user.

Multiplayer events are placed in various locations. Here we have a four player racing minigame. Once enough players are present the game starts. The winner receives new cosmetic options for their ARmigo.

Armigos can be customized further with unlockable accessories.