Chinatown ARcade: Step Into 1900’s Chinatown with AR & AI

​Event Intro

​Check out our initial demo video!

​Step into the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown in this fast-paced, street-level AR adventure built for Spectacles.

​Set against the backdrop of America’s 250th and Chinatown’s 150th anniversary in 2026, this Lens transforms one of NYC’s most iconic immigrant neighborhoods into a vibrant social playground.

​Play as one of three characters — Gangster, Police Officer, or Restaurant Owner — and race with friends to collect four hidden elements tied to each role.

​Event Schedule

​12:30 PM — Doors Open & Check-in

• ​Guests arrive, check-in at the entrance

• ​🍱 🥡 🍜 🥟 Light refreshments, mingling while waiting

​1:00 PM — Opening Presentation & Introduction

• ​Brief welcome & introduction to the Chinatown ARcade project

​1:20 PM — Group Formation & Instructions

• ​Divide participants into groups (3 people per group)

• ​Give short instructions for the experience

​1:40 PM — Experience Sessions Begin

• ​Groups go out in waves, ~10 minutes per session

• ​After each group finishes, they proceed to short video interviews

​2:30 PM — Wrap-up & Closing Remarks

• ​Share highlights, thank participants, invite feedback

• ​Event officially concludes