Well wouldn't this be a fun? 'Fireflies' is a game that can be placed on screens in cities (like those attached to buildings), which interact with interested people passing by, via your phone. The trick is to use the light on your mobile to target objects on screen, a bit like space invaders.
I haven't seen an example of this before, so thought it was worth sharing. Check out the video to see how to play.
I can imagine playing this on a balmy summers night (come on already Summer!) while waiting for a train or your late friends to show up. Could provide some opportunities for encounter in cities of the playful kind.
Read more here.
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