# 3D Mobile Gaming Platforms Pantomime's VR Games Let Multiple Players Interact Without Headsets By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-02-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-games References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/platform-vr-multiplayer-gaming-without-headsets/) & [pantomimecorp](http://pantomimecorp.com/pantomime-technology/) This platform makes [multiplayer VR games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb) a possibility without having to use headsets. Based is Sebastopol, California, Pantomime Corp developed software that enables people to experience shared virtual worlds with smartphones. The multiuser virtual reality gaming means you do not need to invest in [expensive new headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-vr-headset) or other inconvenient gear, but can instead use your existing iOS mobile devices. Their [interactive 3D worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vividq-call-of-duty) can be accessed using a network of smart devices, each one working as a screen or physical component of the VR games. Each game accommodates up to six devices, which can include your smartphone as well as tablets, laptops and desktop computers. One acts as the host while the others function off of wifi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shared Virtual Reality:** Pantomime's VR games allow multiple players to interact in shared virtual worlds using smartphones. - **Multiuser Gaming:** Pantomime's platform enables up to six users to play games together using a network of smart devices. - **Smartphone VR:** Pantomime's software provides a VR experience through mobile phones, offering a potentially more accessible avenue for VR gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage Pantomime's platform to enable multiplayer VR games with fewer hardware limitations. - **Mobile Technology:** Pantomime's smartphone-based VR platform could disrupt the mobile technology industry by opening new avenues for immersive experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the potential of Pantomime's multiuser VR platform to offer interactive experiences to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming-Ready AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-ar2-platform.md) - [Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-xr.md) - [Mixed Reality Headset Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-for-dream.md) - [Interactive Digital VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-rumble.md) - [Interactive Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scano-games.md) - [Versatile Spatial Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-computer.md) - [Immersive Mobile Gaming Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viture-x-8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-controller.md) - [Guided Challenge Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-controller.md) - [3D Virtual Conference Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytaverse.md)