Design and evaluation of an augmented reality cyberphysical game for the development of empathic abilities.

•Learning model based on tasks and steps allows the implementation of a variety of scenarios for teaching empathy.•Designed cyber-physical games with AR provide positive gaming experiences.•Teaching cyber-physical games by AR has a significant impact on fantasy and empathic concern.•Help scenarios implemented in AR geolocated cyber-physical games encourage prosocial behavior.