The ekka

Milo's Magic

An AR scavenger hunt for RNA's 2023 Ekka.

Embark on a whimsical adventure with “Milo’s Magic,” an enchanting augmented reality experience meticulously crafted by the Activate Studio’s team. Step into the extraordinary world of the Ekka, where wonders abound and the lines between reality and magic blur.

In “Milo’s Magic,” you are invited to become a seeker of the extraordinary, an explorer of hidden enchantments. Traverse the vibrant Ekka grounds, bustling with coluorful crowds and captivating sights, as you embark on a quest to find and collect six elusive enchanted sheep. Armed with nothing but your smartphone or tablet, unleash the power of augmented reality to unlock a realm where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary before your very eyes.

Take the experience home by downloading the trackpads!

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AUGUST 12 - 20, 2023

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Milo’s Magic is a purpose-built, augmented reality game created by Activate Studios, a Brisbane immersive production house, for the Ekka 2023.

WHAT'S BEHIND

WHAT'S BEHIND

THE MAGIC?

THE MEGIC?

AUGMENTED REALITY (AR)

Discover and play with virtual sheep in the real world through the camera of your phone. It’s like owning magical sheep-finding glasses!

geo-LOCATION

Receive clues and find the rare gold sheep in real world locations before she runs off. It’s like a physical treasure hunt for digital treasure!

IMAGE RECOGNITION

Catch each magic sheep at one of five unique locations at the Ekka or download the markers below and play at home!

KEEP THE MAGIC GOING, DURING AND AFTER THE SHOW!

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Meet

MEET

THE SHEEP

THE SHEEP

Click a sheep below to discover it’s power!

Meet

MEET

STRAWBAA-RY

STRAWBAA-RY

MEET

Meet

SPAAARKLE FLEECE

SPAAARKLE FLEECE

Meet

MEET

FAIRY FLEECE

FAIRY FLEECE

Meet

MEET

Ram-BOW

Ram-BOW

Meet

MEET

LAMBERJACK

LAMBERJACK

Meet

MEET

GOLD-IE

GOLD-IE

THE

THE

JOURNEY

JOURNEY

ARtificial Intelligence

Engaging the power of human creativity, AI generative art and countless hours of trial and error, we gave shape to the concept art for the magical characters of Milo’s Magic!

3D CHARACTER ANIMATION

We reimagined Milo, one of the 5 Ekka mascots, with four legs and three dimensions. Now, he can run, jump, and play in a digital wonderland that’s as lively and dynamic as he is!

WHO’S BEHIND

WHO’S BEHIND

THE MAGIC?

THE MAGIC?

TYRONNE CURTIS

Ty Curtis, founder and Managing Director of Activate Studios, is a pioneer in XR (AR/VR/MR), collaborating with leading brands and introducing emerging technology into their marketing strategies.

Callum Roberts

CJ, the highly creative UI/UX designer, crafts immersive and visually captivating experiences. Fearlessly exploring new ideas, CJ pushes design boundaries and leaves a lasting impression through innovative and user-friendly interfaces that stand out in the digital landscape.