The 'Granary Squirt' App Turns Fountains into a Game of Snake
Vijay Mohan — March 26, 2015 — Tech
Fans of the classic video game "Snake" are in for a treat if they find themselves around the fountains at Granary Square in London, thanks to an app called Granary Squirt.
Taking advantage of the 1,080 fountains and lights at the King's Cross landmark, developers at The Fountain Workshop created Granary Squirt to let smartphone users take control of each individual fountain. The result is a real-life rendition of the old 'Snake' game, with a small line of fountains growing longer and longer by directing the head of the line, or 'snake,' toward various targets.
Up to eight players can point their phones toward the fountains and play Granary Squirt at any given time, with each snake being a different color.
Granary Squirt is available on iTunes and Google play, for anyone in the King's Cross area eager to turn a landmark into their personal plaything.
Taking advantage of the 1,080 fountains and lights at the King's Cross landmark, developers at The Fountain Workshop created Granary Squirt to let smartphone users take control of each individual fountain. The result is a real-life rendition of the old 'Snake' game, with a small line of fountains growing longer and longer by directing the head of the line, or 'snake,' toward various targets.
Up to eight players can point their phones toward the fountains and play Granary Squirt at any given time, with each snake being a different color.
Granary Squirt is available on iTunes and Google play, for anyone in the King's Cross area eager to turn a landmark into their personal plaything.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Landmarks - Developing apps that allow users to interact with landmarks provides new opportunities for gaming and event promotion.
2. Augmented Reality Games - Incorporating augmented reality features into classic games like 'Snake' opens up new possibilities for interactive experiences.
3. Location-based Gaming - Creating games that are tied to specific locations or landmarks can increase foot traffic and engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Gamification - The trend of gamification in businesses can be applied to public spaces, bringing new ways to engage and entertain customers.
2. Tourism - Developing apps like Granary Squirt can attract more tourists and locals to visit and engage with landmarks.
3. Event Promotion - Interactive apps can be used to promote events at landmarks, encouraging attendance and engagement.
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