Are you an Augmented Reality fan like I am? If so, you’ll want to join in on the Star Wars Find the Force fun! Today marks the beginning of a fun filled weekend as Star Wars Fans are invited to Find the Force. There are so many NEW Star Wars: The Last Jedi products being launched all over the world. Over 20,000 retail locations will be participating worldwide and be the home to augmented reality star wars characters from September 1st through 3rd.
Details: Download the latest version of the Star Wars App (v. 2.3 or higher). By sharing photos or videos featuring the in-store AR characters on Twitter or Instagram using #FindtheForce and #Sweepstakes throughout Force Friday II weekend, fans in select global markets can participate in a sweepstakes for the chance to win the ultimate fan experience. The prize includes tickets to the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere in December.
“Force Friday II is a major milestone in the countdown to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Star Wars has always championed new technology, and we are excited that augmented reality will allow fans to experience the universe in a whole new way,†says Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm. Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in U.S. theaters on December 15, 2017. Get more information on Star Wars Find the Force by visiting their website. You’ll have access to how-to videos so you can be successful!
I’m really excited about the Disney Lenovo partnership on the Jedi Challenges smart-phone powered augmented reality Star Wars experience. It’s compatible with select Android and iOS devices. It’s currently on pre-order and should hit stores in early November. In the box you get: Lenovo Mirage AR headset, Lightsaber controller, tracking beacon, phone tray, lightning to micro-USB cable, USB-C to micro-USB cable, micro-USB to micro-USB cable, AA battery x2, 5V/1A wall-charger and power cable, quick start guide.
Overall, I’m a huge Star Wars Fan and can’t wait to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi when it hits theaters this December. Be sure to mark your calendars! For now enjoy this holiday weekend by visiting your favorite participating retail locations and finding the force! I’ll be out and about on this AR treasure hunt trying to unlock all the characters. By sharing photos or videos featuring the in-store AR characters on Twitter or Instagram using #FindtheForce and #Sweepstakes throughout Force Friday II weekend, fans in select global markets can participate in a sweepstakes for the chance to win the ultimate fan experience: tickets to the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere in December.
No Purchase Necessary. Enter sweepstakes between August 31, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (“PTâ€)/3:00 p.m. British Summer Time (“BSTâ€) and September 4, 2017 at 2:59 a.m. PT/10:59 a.m. BST. Open to legal residents in 50 U.S. + D.C., Canada (excluding Quebec), Australia, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, France, South Korea and Chile who are 18+ or the age of majority in their place of residence, whichever is older. Limit 15 entries per person.
There is 1 Grand Prize available to be won (ARV: US $4,500). Grand Prize winner must travel to Los Angeles, California USA on or about December 12, 2017. Visit starwars.com/findtheforce. for Official Rules including details on how to enter, additional eligibility requirements, prize descriptions and limitations. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: The Walt Disney Company (Australia) Pty. Limited, Level 5, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria 3141, Australia.