Marriott launches virtual traveling game Xplor for iOS

Marriott International is getting in on the mobile-gaming business with a new app designed to appeal to travelers.

The hotel company has just launched Xplor, a virtual traveling game for iOS devices that encourages players to explore notable landmarks in five major cities around the globe. The title has players tracking down their missing aunt Sophia. In order to find her, they’ll have to solve puzzles, talk to characters, and see the sights in New York City, Sao Paulo, Paris, Dubai, and Beijing.