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http://dx.doi.org/10.7583/JKGS.2011.11.6.033

Development and Analysis of the Balance Game for Elderlies: Based on Proposal of the Game-Aided  

Oh, Seong-Suk (Dept. of Game Engineering, Hoseo University)
Kim, Kyung-Sik (Dept. of Game Engineering, Hoseo University)
Abstract
In this study, game-aided human life type game design method is suggested. It mainly deals with the permissiveness of the game rules and coenesthesia of the game that are fitted with the agility of the elders such as the performance of a selective response. And 'Rolling hoops Balance Game' has been implemented by applying the game-aided human life type game. Since the pressure sensors are installed on each parts of the chair type game controller, to play the game, a gamer simply uses her hands and feet to press the sensors without requirements of the complex movements. The goal of the game are the leg muscles strength and improvement of the body balancing ability. In addition, the game graphics consists of sensory stimuli package(Namazi, Haynes, reminiscence therapy, 1994) to make friendly mood for elders. We have tested 50 elders who were more than 65 years old. 74% of them answered they were satisfied totally for the game play. It is a meaningful result that 88% of participants replied they would like to play the game again.
Keywords
Game-Aided Human Life; Game Design; Game Valance; Play Therapy; Serious Game For The Elderly;
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