Summer Agents of Discovery Missions

Description

Agents of Discovery, which won the 2020 Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals Excellence Award, is an educational technology platform that enables educators to create their own augmented reality games. The app uses augmented reality and geo-tracking to engage players (called “agents” in the app). In this case, program developers say it’s “like Pokemon Go for parks.” To play, you need to download the free app to a smartphone or tablet. Then head out to Seattle’s Carkeek Park, Discovery Park Visitor Center, a Discovery Park loop trail, or any of the eight Tacoma parks participating in the game. Several Seattle organizations and locations are also jumping in on the fun, including Pacific Science Center, Miner’s Landing on Pier 57.

On August 1, Agents of Discovery will launch its new Puget Sound Explorers campaign in collaboration with area parks. Once in the app, participants will go on “missions” in individual parks by animal agent characters who will deliver interesting facts about local history, culture, ecosystems, and outdoor safety.

Download the app from Google Play or the App Store and search the names of the Missions from the list below. Each Mission is a series of interactive challenges to learn and explore. If you’re logged in and play more Missions, you’ll be entered to win more cool prizes!

Play any of the following missions around Puget Sound:

• Metro Parks Tacoma
• WSU
• Pierce County Parks
• City of Lakewood
• Seattle Parks and Recreation
• Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
• City of Yelm
• Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
• Kitsap County Public Works
• City of Sequim
• Peninsula Metropolitan Park District: Animal Footprints
• Kitsap County Public Works: Discover Clear Creek
• Bainbridge Island: Battle Point Pond Discovery Loop