Digital game design for elderly users

Authors:
Wijnand Ijsselsteijn;Henk Herman Nap;Yvonne de Kort;Karolien Poels
Affiliations:
Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Venue:
Future Play '07 Proceedings of the 2007 conference on Future Play
Year:
2007

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Abstract

The current paper reviews and discusses digital game design for elderly users. The aim of the paper is to look beyond the traditional perspective of usability requirements imposed by age-related functional limitations, towards the design opportunities that exist to create digital games that will offer engaging content combined with an interface that seniors can easily and pleasurably use.