Snapchat today is rolling out the Snappables AR Games that use your touch, motion and facial expressions to compete for high scores or in literal head-to-head multiplayer match-ups. Snappables are present alongside the other Lenses. New games will be releasing every week while favorites will stick around.
These are the first Snapchat’s first collaborative Lenses that let you interact with friends on their own phone. Going into the details, Snappables in Snapchat include Asteroids which is a style space shooter, a bubble gum popping contest, a weightlifting one you play by straining your forehead, a kiss-blowing game, an egg-catching competition and a dance party.
Snapchat last month has acquired the game engine PlayCanvas, but it is unclear if Snappable has its contribution and these games look similar toTribe’s multiplayer selfie video chat games. Back in 2016, Snapchat tried its hand on with selfie games; Kraft Mac & Cheese noodle catching game, and a holiday elf skiing game that used your face.
To get started with the Snappable, you select one of the game Lenses from the Snapchat camera and follow the on-screen instructions. It has solo player games and other games where you can invite friends to play simultaneously. You can send to a friend a Snap of you playing, which they can use to jump in and play too. This is a pretty good chance for Snapchat strengthen its growth. Snapchat Snappables AR Games are rolling out globally this week.