Abstract: A computer-implemented method, gaming device and computer-readable medium for an Augmented Reality (AR) application. The method includes maintaining an AR gaming environment during a gaming session. The method also includes receiving image data representing a real-world scene including one or more real-world objects. The method also includes detecting in the image data at least one real-world object from a set of detectable real-world objects. The method further includes upon detection of the at least one real-world object in the image data, generating at least one virtual character in the AR gaming environment, the at least one virtual character having an association with the at least one real-world object.