Embarking on my initial venture into Google's Comic-Con Rewards Lab, I was treated to an exhilarating quartet of extraordinary encounters
The Google Play Rewards Lab at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 was a thrilling experience for fans of Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." Located just outside the San Diego Convention Center, the lab offered interactive pods themed around the Fantastic Four's powers, allowing visitors to step into the world of their favourite superheroes[1][3].
For those who couldn't attend Comic-Con, the Google Play Rewards Lab also offered a way to participate. Visitors could sign up on site via a QR code to join the experience and receive rewards[5]. Google Play Points members could also access limited-edition digital perks remotely through the campaign running until August 4, 2023[1].
The interactive pods included the Stretch pod, where visitors played a game controlling Mister Fantastic's stretched arms to catch Play Store rewards points[2]. The Force Field pod allowed visitors to manipulate cascading lights with their hands, simulating Sue Storm's ability to create and manipulate force fields[2]. The Strength pod let visitors simulate Ben Grimm's strength by stomping on a digital display, working together to smash through several levels[2]. There was also a blazing photo op embodying the Human Torch[1][3].
Google Play Points members enjoyed priority access and exclusive perks throughout the Rewards Lab, including branded tie-ins with MONOPOLY GO! and custom in-game rewards based on the Fantastic Four characters[1][3]. The campaign, called Four Days of Fantastic Rewards, also offered physical collectibles like fan packs, exclusive timepieces, and signed Marvel comics by artist Phil Noto[1].
Monopoly Go!, available for free download on the Google Play Store, also collaborated with Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" to offer exclusive in-game rewards and perks[4]. Users could add the exclusive emoji to their showrooms and use it to react to other players in Monopoly Go!. The rewards included a limited-edition Fantastic Four in-game reward (The Thing Tea Emoji) for U.S. players[4]. The exclusive in-game Monopoly Go! reward will be available until August 4[4].
In summary, the Google Play Rewards Lab at SDCC 2023 was an immersive and accessible experience for fans of Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." It offered interactive pods themed on the Fantastic Four's powers, physical collectibles, and exclusive in-game rewards through Monopoly Go!, with opportunities for both attendees and non-attendees to participate[1][3][5]. The lab also marked a collaboration with Monopoly Go! and Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," which is set to release in theaters on July 25[3].
- Visitors at the Google Play Rewards Lab could enjoy limited-edition digital perks, such as exclusive in-game rewards within Monopoly GO!, even if they couldn't attend the San Diego Comic-Con 2023 in person.
- Apart from exploring gadgets like the interactive pods and playing games themed on Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," participants could also engage with smartphones to access exclusive rewards and digitally signed comics from the Google Play Rewards Lab campaign, making entertainment options more diverse and tech-inclusive.
