Poster for Saba’s Time Quest Augmented Reality Treasure Hunt
Singapore, December 12, 2023 – Saba’s Time Quest is an interactive mobile web game that takes players on an exciting augmented reality treasure hunt across Singapore. Developed by a team of innovative creators at CraveFX in conjunction with BytePlus, a ByteDance company, this immersive experience combines the thrill of exploration with the power of augmented reality (AR) technology.
Embark on a Journey with Saba’s Time Quest
In Saba’s Time Quest, players join Saba the otter on her adventurous journey to save reality as we know it. One rainy evening, Saba stumbles upon a mysterious glowing object in the depths of the Singapore River. As she reaches for it, the object reveals that it is an interdimensional being. It tells Saba about the existence of Time Rifts – areas in the real world where time and space is unstable, causing strange phenomena. Saba learns that there are currently many Time Rifts across Singapore threatening the fabric of reality.
Saba the Otter holding the Panoptik
To close these Time Rifts and prevent further destruction, the being creates the Panoptik, a device that allows non-interdimensional beings like Saba and the players to find and seal the rifts. Now, it’s up to Saba and the players to explore Singapore, locate the Time Rifts, and restore the balance of reality.
Interactive Features of Saba’s Time Quest
Saba’s Time Quest can be accessed through various channels, including the official Saba’s Time Quest website, scanning QR codes on standees, and social media ads on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Upon accessing the game through their mobile browsers, players are greeted with a visually-stunning interactive map.
It all starts with the map experience
The map showcases different familiar locations across Singapore, including ION Orchard, Singapore’s premier mall at the heart of Orchard Road, and Science Centre Singapore, who are key partners for Saba’s Time Quest. Players can tap on different parts of the map to move Saba where they want to go. On the map, players will encounter Mega Rifts (mini-maps), Lost Artefacts, and Place icons. These interactive points have a few features: they provide context to the story, offer information about the location, allow users to play augmented reality effects related to the location, as well as contain rewards like vouchers.
Lost Artefacts represent objects from both Singapore’s past and probable future that have been zapped across the timeline through Mini Rifts, and are scattered throughout the map. Players have the opportunity to collect various types of Lost Artefacts. Each Artefact comes with educational information, tying it to the game’s narrative and Singapore’s rich history.
The user interface of Saba’s Time Quest is easy to use at first glance. Buttons for the Voucher Wallet and Artefact Bag are front and centre, allowing players to manage their collected items efficiently. Saba herself occasionally appears on the screen, providing helpful hints.
A Platform for Partners
Saba’s Time Quest also offers opportunities for partners to showcase their locations through their own custom landmarks and artefacts. Partners can have their own mini-map within the game, known as a Mega Rift. Mega Rifts bring visitors to partners’ locations and allow their visitors to enjoy unique TikTok AR effects and retail promotions.
To ensure seamless gameplay, players are encouraged to register and log in with their email addresses. This allows them to retain their progress and vouchers. However, registration is not mandatory, and players can still enjoy the content without collecting vouchers.
Saba the Otter chasing vouchers
Join the Augmented Reality Adventure with Saba’s Time Quest
Saba’s Time Quest offers a captivating and immersive augmented reality treasure hunt that combines exploration, history, and technology. With its interactive map, engaging gameplay, and unique AR effects, this augmented reality treasure hunt provides an unforgettable experience for players of all ages.
Join Saba on her quest to save reality and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Visit https://sabastimequest.com/ to start your augmented reality treasure hunt today!
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Saba’s Time Quest Press Team Email: press@sabastimequest.com
About CraveFX
CraveFX is a full-fledged multimedia studio in Singapore that has been in the business of storytelling since 2013. Home to creative talent across a diverse visual spectrum, the studio produces a wide-ranging body of work that comprises everything from large-scale event projection mapping to original animated short films. In recent years, CraveFX has dived head first into interactive experiences, leveraging their experience with creating engaging stories and characters to develop fully bespoke 3D digital experiences for web, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Armed with a masterful array of software, technology and techniques, CraveFX continues to craft world-class content to meet all kinds of creative challenges.
About ION Orchard
ION Orchard is a prime retail landmark project located at the gateway of Orchard Road in Singapore. Jointly owned by CapitaLand and Sun Hung Kai Properties, the iconic development is strategically situated above the Orchard Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and enjoys underground connectivity to nearby buildings, including via ION Orchard Link, a 35-metre walkway providing seamless access to pedestrians coming from Scotts Road and Orchard Road. The Thomson-East Coast Line is also now accessible for the public to visit ION Orchard.
With over 640,000 square feet of nett lettable retail space and over 300 shops spread across eight floors, ION Orchard features a collection of global flagship and concept stores of both established and new-to-market brands, covering the spectrum of fashion, lifestyle, entertainment and F&B.
Website: www.ionorchard.com
About Science Centre Singapore
Science Centre Singapore, a non-formal educational institution and leading regional Science Centre, along with its group of attractions, brings out the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through its unique blend of exhibitions, educational programmes and events. A custodian of creativity and innovation, Science Centre Singapore has captured the evolution of scientific developments for more than four decades.
The Centre and its partners have played a pivotal role in transforming the way students and the public interact with and learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Since 1977, the Centre has welcomed over 30 million visitors and inspired them with more than 1,000 exhibits spread across 14 exhibition galleries and outdoor exhibition spaces.
The Centre’s group of attractions include Omni-Theatre, Snow City and KidsSTOP™. The Omni-Theatre, Southeast Asia’s first 8K 3D digital theatre with a 23m wide seamless dome screen, is an immersive destination like no other. Snow City is Singapore’s only permanent indoor snow centre offering an Arctic inspired experience at Singapore’s first ice gallery and snow chamber. KidsSTOP™ – Where every child gets to Imagine, Experience, Discover and Dream – is Singapore’s first children’s science centre offering an enriching experience through purposeful play for children aged 18 months to 8 years old. For more information, please visit www.science.edu.sg.
