TY - UNPB
T1 - Co-Designing Sensor-Based Serious Games
T2 - Mapping Serious Objectives, Game Mechanics, and Sensor Technologies
AU - Arnab, Sylvester
AU - Winter, Jaimz Stuart
AU - Lameras, Petros
AU - Lewis, Mark
PY - 2025/1/1
Y1 - 2025/1/1
N2 - This study explores a holistic mapping approach to integrate serious objectives, game mechanics, and technology functionalities, enabling participatory co-design of game concepts for serious purposes. Mini-hackathon sessions facilitated collaborative development of game ideas, focusing on sensors to enhance gameplay and interactivity. Using the Learning Mechanics–Game Mechanics (LM-GM) model, the design process ensured alignment between goals, game dynamics, and sensor functionalities. While no games were developed, the co-design process and structured mapping approach generated meaningful concepts. Examples include biofeedback sensors for emotional regulation and GPS for physical activity and exploration, showcasing the potential of sensor-enabled games in education, health, and other domains. This research offers a replicable framework for co-designing purposeful, technology-based game concepts.
AB - This study explores a holistic mapping approach to integrate serious objectives, game mechanics, and technology functionalities, enabling participatory co-design of game concepts for serious purposes. Mini-hackathon sessions facilitated collaborative development of game ideas, focusing on sensors to enhance gameplay and interactivity. Using the Learning Mechanics–Game Mechanics (LM-GM) model, the design process ensured alignment between goals, game dynamics, and sensor functionalities. While no games were developed, the co-design process and structured mapping approach generated meaningful concepts. Examples include biofeedback sensors for emotional regulation and GPS for physical activity and exploration, showcasing the potential of sensor-enabled games in education, health, and other domains. This research offers a replicable framework for co-designing purposeful, technology-based game concepts.
U2 - 10.2139/ssrn.5078739
DO - 10.2139/ssrn.5078739
M3 - Preprint
BT - Co-Designing Sensor-Based Serious Games
PB - Social Science Research Network (SSRN)
ER -