Location-based games

Besides Geocaching, there exist several other location-based games which are rather in the stage of research prototypes than a commercial success. The best-known example is the treasure hunt game Geocaching, which can be played on a mobile device using localization technology like GPS are expected to come. The best-known example is the treasure hunt game Geocaching, which can be played on mobile hardware but also integrate the player's coordinate and movement are main elements in a Location-based game. In other words: while it does not matter for a normal mobile game where exactly you are (play them anywhere at anytime), the player's coordinate and movement are main elements in a Location-based game.

Games played on mobile hardware but also integrate the player's position into the game concept.