🕵️‍♂️ Murder Mystery AR: The Lost Signal

A Location-Based Alternate Reality Game for TEDxCUSAT 2025

Turn the campus into a crime scene. Solve clues, track signals, and uncover the truth using Augmented Reality.

🌟 Features

• Immersive Navigation: Custom "Detective's Torch" compass that rotates with you (Course-Up Mode).
• Real-World Routing: Integrated walking paths to guide players between zones (Mock & Real modes).
• Augmented Reality: Scan real-world markers to reveal hidden evidence.
• Tactical HUD: specialized interface with Signal Strength, Sonar, and Mission timers.
• Offline capable: Includes a robust Mock Mode for development and testing without GPS.

🛠 Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 16 (Turbopack)
• Language: TypeScript
• Mapping: Leaflet / OpenStreetMap / OSRM
• AR: A-Frame & AR.js
• Styling: TailwindCSS

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• Mobile Device (for full AR/GPS experience)

Installation

npm install

Development (Mock Mode)

Run the development server. GPS location can be simulated in browser DevTools.

npm run dev

Production Build

npm run build
npm start

📱 Mobile Testing

• This app requires HTTPS for Camera and GPS access on mobile.
• Use ngrok or similar to tunnel your localhost:3000 to a public URL for testing on a real device.

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Built for TEDxCUSAT 2025