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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Designing ARGs to Foster Meaningful Community Connection

Location: Room 2018, West Hall
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Special Event
Format: Special Event
Vault Recording: Not Recorded

How can an alternate reality game do more than entertain and instead create genuine connection between players? This session examines how to design ARGs that encourage collaboration, conversation, and shared discovery across physical and digital spaces. The speaker outlines practical approaches to structuring multi-layer puzzle arcs, integrating narrative with real-world environments, and designing roleplay that invites meaningful interaction rather than passive consumption.