Adventure in Plovdiv's Cultural Space: An Augmented Reality Serious Game

Authors

  • Ivan Kratchanov Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 8, G. Bonchev Str., 1113, Sofia; National Library “Ivan Vazov”, 17, Avksentii Veleshki Str., 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
  • Dimitar Minev National Library “Ivan Vazov”, 17, Avksentii Veleshki Str., 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2024.14.27

Keywords:

Serious Games, Plovdiv, Cultural Heritage, Augmented Reality

Abstract

The present paper discusses the development of an augmented reality serious game, which allows the players to interact with cultural heritage artifacts in seven institutions in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The objective of the game is to encourage the participants to go through all of the cultural institutions and to learn interesting facts related to local history, culture, society and biological life in an amusing and attractive way.

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Published

2024-09-05

How to Cite

Kratchanov, I., & Minev, D. (2024). Adventure in Plovdiv’s Cultural Space: An Augmented Reality Serious Game. Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage, 14, 281–288. https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2024.14.27

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Vol. 14 (2024): Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage

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Project Papers

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