AR.S.Space: An AR Casual Game for Social Engagement in Work Environments
Boyuan Chen, Junkun Long, Wenxuan Zheng, Yuzheng Wu, Ziming Li, Yue, Li, Hai-Ning Liang

TL;DR
AR.S.Space is an augmented reality social game designed for HMDs to improve social interactions and engagement in work environments, demonstrating potential benefits through user studies.
Contribution
The paper introduces a novel AR HMD-based social game specifically aimed at facilitating socialization in work settings, with empirical evaluation and design guidelines.
Findings
Enhances socialization in small-scale environments
Reduces social unease during initial interactions
Provides design guidelines for future AR social games
Abstract
In social situations, individuals often encounter communication challenges, particularly when adapting to new environments. While some studies have acknowledged the potential of AR social games to aid in effective socialization to some extent, little attention has been given to AR HMD-based games specifically designed to facilitate social interactions. In response, we propose AR.S.Space, an AR HMD-based social game that employs augmented reality features to engage users with virtual social agents through asynchronous communication. The game aims to mitigate the unease associated with initial social interactions and foster long-term connections. To assess its efficacy, a user study was conducted within a specific scenario (an office space), gathering quantitative data and qualitative feedback through questionnaires and interviews. The findings highlight the game's potential to enhance…
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Taxonomy
TopicsVirtual Reality Applications and Impacts · Augmented Reality Applications · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
