Interactive fitness game for public places

Authors:
Ekaterina Kurdyukova;Matthias Rehm
Affiliations:
University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany;University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
Venue:
Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Computer Enterntainment Technology
Year:
2009

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Abstract

We present a concept of a fitness game that can be installed in public places and encourage passers-by to participate in a short play. The game is controlled by players' body motions and thus provokes physical exercises. Moreover, the game encourages social interactions between players, if played in multi-user mode. To play the game a person needs a mobile phone with accelerometer. We describe the game design based on engagement theories and the first evaluation results. The game can beneficially combine physical exercises and social interactions in a playful way.