Adventurous takes families on augmented reality adventures through their neighborhood while interacting with live actors. Rather than another game for kids to stay indoors and play, Adventurous gets kids outside to explore the neighborhood.
@shaan_hathiramani Yes of course! @cybergen and I really built this for kids at heart like us, but our jokes are funnier for children, so they're our target audience.
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Such a great concept.
Why do we have to book in for an experience with paid actors?
Is there something here folks could do anytime without that aspect?
@tom_pryor Short answer: Yes absolutely!
Long answer: we actually started with that, but noticed that families liked to commit to the time and have in the actors. That said, we're planning to re-release the adventures to be experienced any time soon!
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Such a cool idea, though I actually think the comparison to Pokemon Go is detrimental. With costumed actors and actual stories, I think this goes so far beyond the Pokemon Go analogy.
@dperri@jeanyngo I completely agree. Pokemon go is not something I have a positive response to, unlike the concept of this awesome idea!
Also, as the mother of 2 young kids who would LOVE this, I would have ZERO interest in involving them/sharing something as mind numbing as Pokemon go.
👋Hi Product Hunt! Thanks @katmanalac for hunting us.
I'm Jeany co-maker of Adventurous alongside @cybergen.
Backstory: I previously worked on Airbnb Families but the team disbanded before we could explore what the travel experience meant for kids. Growing up in a large, extended family, pop culture, and play and pretend is our common language and as a gamer and cosplayer, I had to leave Airbnb to start Adventurous.
At a time where our experiences are becoming increasingly device focused, Brian and I created Adventurous to bring the fantastic and fictional world that kids love into the already magical one. We excited to have you explore the neighborhood while going on our adventures!
Feel free to leave any thoughts and ask us anything!
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It's definitley kid-oriented, but I still found the experience enriching as an adult
Pros:More deeply connected me to the history of a neighborhood I work right beside (Chinatown)
Cons:I think it would get cooler as like a whole city is on Adventurous with similar experiences. I want the same thing for Oakland, etc.
Love the art and design of the games
Pros:Love the idea of helping kids learn more about the world around them through games, as opposed to getting lost in made up game worlds
Cons:I don't live in San Francisco anymore so I'm looking forward to when this expands to other cities!