🛠️ CodeBeasts – Barcode Monsters
Summary
CodeBeasts is a mobile game where pointing your camera at any product barcode transforms it into a unique creature. The game generates the same creature for the same product, allowing players to explore their kitchen cupboards as a new game region.
Why it’s interesting
It turns ordinary product barcodes into unique creatures for a monster-catching game, making household grocery shopping an exploration experience.
Target user
Mobile gamers and children looking for a casual game to play while grocery shopping.
Business model
Free with no ads.
Source metrics: Points 2 · Comments 0
HN discussion · Project
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Summary
CodeBeasts is a mobile game where pointing your camera at any product barcode transforms it into a unique creature. The game generates the same creature for the same product, allowing players to explore their kitchen cupboards as a new game region.
Why it’s interesting
It turns ordinary product barcodes into unique creatures for a monster-catching game, making household grocery shopping an exploration experience.
Target user
Mobile gamers and children looking for a casual game to play while grocery shopping.
Business model
Free with no ads.
Source metrics: Points 2 · Comments 0
HN discussion · Project
Source: #HackerNews / Show HN