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Taxonomy of exertion games

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Florian 'Floyd' Mueller,

Martin R. Gibbs,

Frank VetereAuthors Info & Claims

OZCHI '08: Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on Computer-Human Interaction: Designing for Habitus and Habitat

Pages 263 - 266

https://doi.org/10.1145/1517744.1517772

Published: 08 December 2008 Publication History

Abstract

A new set of computationally-augmented games have emerged recently that require the user to move their body. These exertion games are believed to contribute to social, mental and in particular, physical benefits, marking a change in how we perceive computer gaming. However, although these games are a commercial success, research is lacking a theoretical understanding how to analyse existing and guide future designs. We present initial investigations towards a taxonomy of such exertion games with a focus on social aspects, based on work on traditional play and sports. Our contribution lays the foundation for the creation of a theoretical framework on exertion games, expanding our understanding of this exciting new area.

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OZCHI '08: Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on Computer-Human Interaction: Designing for Habitus and Habitat

December 2008

366 pages

ISBN:0980306345

DOI:10.1145/1517744

Conference Chair:
Nic Bidwell
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University of Melbourne
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Lancaster University and University of Melbourne
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Queensland University of Technology

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