Requirements List

To be considered truly Playful, the system must satisfy all 4 core requirements below. Each requirement is defined not only by feature presence, but also by whether it creates delight, agency, and social momentum during campus exploration.

R1EXPLORATION

NFC Tangible Check-in

DG1: Turn campus movement into active exploration.

Transform passive walking into an active treasure hunt. Users physically tap tags to unlock spot-specific stories and digital collectibles.

Acceptance Signal

Clear progress tracking of collected vs. remaining items; zero latency in tag detection.

R2EXPRESSION

AR Companion Photo Op

DG2: Create memorable and shareable campus moments.

Create expressive personal memories. Users can summon 3D mascots in real campus settings for creative photography and social sharing.

Acceptance Signal

Users can complete the AR capture flow in under 15 seconds without performance lag.

R3GAMIFICATION

Gamified Stamp Collection

DG3: Sustain motivation through visible progression.

Foster long-term engagement through progression. A digital passport that visualizes collection milestones and encourages total campus mastery.

Acceptance Signal

Visual feedback for achievement tiers and unlock animations for missing collection slots.

R4SOCIAL

Location Message Wall

DG4: Connect individual exploration to community presence.

Build community continuity. A geo-locked social space where users leave notes and tips, making each landmark feel alive with contributions.

Acceptance Signal

Successful posting of media/text with automatic location binding after check-in.

For the coursework review, see the Requirement-to-Evaluation Alignment, which summarises how R1-R4 connect to our design goals, prototype, and evaluation.