Agents of Discovery

Move to explore Missions and solve Challenges in augmented reality environments.

Agents of Discovery

App stats

Version: 6.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-31)
Creation date: 2015-06-01
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • full network access
  • change your audio settings
  • run at startup
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • read Google service configuration

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App summary

Agents of Discovery is an augmented reality app that gets you active and engaged in learning about the world around you. With Agents of Discovery, you become a top-secret Agent, dedicated to solving mysteries about science, culture, technology, history, nature and much more... Download the app and the Mission you want to play BEFORE heading out. Once these have been downloaded, the app does not require any data or WiFi to run.

There are Missions to play outside in Canada, the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. Check out our list of current sites here: https://agentsofdiscovery.com/play/missions/

Can’t find one near you? Fear not! Agents of Discovery has partnered with Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife Foundation to bring you Mission Conservation — a series of play-at-home Missions and livestreams. Head over to the Mission Conservation page for more information: https://wondersofwildlife.org/mission-conservation/

Let’s get the jargon out of the way:

Missions are games or scavenger hunts, made up of Challenges. Each Mission has a map of its location and a Field Agent to guide you.

Challenges are questions or games. There are a variety of Challenge types: AR Picker, Image 50/50, AR Catch, AR Sorter, and Sound Matcher, to name a few. Once you have completed all the Challenges in your Mission, you’ll unlock a reward!

What is a petroglyph? How much water goes over Niagara Falls? Why does the moon change shape? Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Why are bees so important? How do you prevent wildfires? How do you change the world? We’ll help you answer all these questions and more!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great concept and engaging for families
  • Fun and educational experience for kids
  • Super fun and well thought through
  • Encourages outdoor activity and exploration
Cons
  • Needs to be optimized for data usage
  • Difficult for younger children to use
  • Camera functionality and app responsiveness issues
  • Lack of clear instructions for claiming badges
  • Navigation can be challenging due to screen visibility in sunlight
Most mentioned
  • Difficult for children to use
  • Issues with app performance (slowness and glitches)
  • Data usage concerns
  • Fun for family activities
  • Need for clearer instructions and navigation guidance
User reviews
The one activity for the 6 animals was hard to follow and do. Need introduction to what is expected.
by Linda Colle, 2024-11-18

Turkeys can fly fast!
by Dawn Waldrop, 2024-10-09

super fun and well thought through!!
by Lacy Aspen, 2024-05-06
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