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Geo AR Games is a New Zealand game development studio that creates digital experiences with a focus on education, community engagement, and social impact. The company produces augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), browser-based games, and interactive simulations, covering topics such as disaster preparedness, climate adaptation, financial literacy, cultural awareness, and animal welfare.

Geo AR Games was founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 2015 by Melanie Langlotz^[1].

Games

'Magical Park (2016)'

A mobile augmented reality playground app that places virtual creatures and tasks inside designated parks. Adopted by councils in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States^[2]^[3].

'Cat Angels Triumph (2025)'

A narrative browser game promoting responsible cat ownership. Developed in consultation with veterinarians and animal welfare advocates, it presents scenario-based decision-making to teach proper pet care^[4].

'What’s the Plan, Stan?'

An emergency preparedness game created with government support to teach players how to respond to natural disasters^[5].

Recognition

Magical Park won the 2024 Best Use of Technology award at the Parks & Leisure Australia SA/NT Regional Awards of Excellence^[6].
Melanie Langlotz named 2024 Social Entrepreneur of the Year by GEN NZ^[7].
Geo AR Games recognised at the 2025 Global Good Awards in the Employee of the Year category^[8].

References

^ "The Unusual Story of an Unusual Company". NZ Entrepreneur. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
^ "Magical Park is an interactive mobile app that brings community together in an active and fun way". KENS 5 San Antonio. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
^ "Bankstown City Gardens gets its own Magical Parks app". Daily Telegraph Australia. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
^ "Dead or alive: New online game teaches Kiwi cat owners to do the right thing". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
^ "Ever wondered what you would do if your town flooded? There's a game for that". The Spinoff. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
^ "Parks & Leisure Australia SA/NT Regional Awards of Excellence". Park & Leisure Australia. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
^ "GEN NZ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Awards 2024". Global Entrepreneurship Network NZ. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
^ "Global Good Awards 2025". Global Good Awards. Retrieved 7 October 2025.

[1] "The Unusual Story of an Unusual Company". NZ Entrepreneur. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.

[2] "Magical Park is an interactive mobile app that brings community together in an active and fun way". KENS 5 San Antonio. Retrieved 7 October 2025.

[3] "Bankstown City Gardens gets its own Magical Parks app". Daily Telegraph Australia. Retrieved 7 October 2025.

[4] "Dead or alive: New online game teaches Kiwi cat owners to do the right thing". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 October 2025.

[5] "Ever wondered what you would do if your town flooded? There's a game for that". The Spinoff. Retrieved 7 October 2025.

[6] "Parks & Leisure Australia SA/NT Regional Awards of Excellence". Park & Leisure Australia. Retrieved 7 October 2025.

[7] "GEN NZ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Awards 2024". Global Entrepreneurship Network NZ. Retrieved 7 October 2025.

[8] "Global Good Awards 2025". Global Good Awards. Retrieved 7 October 2025.

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