TableTalk Poker: an online social gaming environment for seniors

Authors:
Nicholas Shim;Ronald Baecker;Jeremy Birnholtz;Karyn Moffatt
Affiliations:
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;Cornell University, Ithaca, NY;University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Venue:
Futureplay '10 Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology
Year:
2010

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Abstract

In this paper we describe TableTalk Poker, an online social gaming environment designed for seniors. In addition to text chat among all the players, the system supports voice conversations between each player and a non-playing partner, who may assume various roles such as peer, mentor, or learner. This paper reports on our user-centred design process, which included significant field work; the resulting system design; and the results of preliminary testing. We found that allowing seniors' participation by assuming various roles improves game accessibility and aids learning. Our pilot subjects enjoy this playing format and the opportunities for conversation that it provides.