Identity, Safety, and Information Management within Communities of Practice in Location-based Augmented Reality Games: A Case Study of Ingress

Presenter Information

Travis W. Windleharth, University of WashingtonFollow
Marc Schmalz, University of Washington,Follow
Sarah Peterson, University of WashingtonFollow
Jin Ha Lee, University of WashingtonFollow

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Complete

Abstract

This research examines play communities of the location-based AR game Ingress to identify and describe community practices specific to these kinds of games. The unique features of location-based AR gameplay result in several novel community standards, behaviors, and practices that impact player safety, privacy, and information security in the Ingress community. We discuss practices related to preserving physical safety and privacy, addressing bullying and harassment, information and operational security, and player apprenticeship. In addition, we identify critical ways that individuals’ real-world identity impacts their play behavior in public spaces, resulting in self-imposed play limitations.

Recommended Citation

Windleharth, Travis W.; Schmalz, Marc; Peterson, Sarah; and Lee, Jin Ha, "Identity, Safety, and Information Management within Communities of Practice in Location-based Augmented Reality Games: A Case Study of Ingress" (2020). AMCIS 2020 Proceedings. 10.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2020/sig_hci/sig_hci/10