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Published on: March 20, 2012
Energy cost and game flow of 5 exer-games in trained players
Shaw Bronner1, Russell Pinsker, J Adam Noah
1ADAM Center, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA. sbronner@liu.edu
Objectives:
To determine energy expenditure and player experience in exer-games designed for novel platforms.
Methods:
Energy cost of 7 trained players was measured in 5 music-based exer-games. Participants answered a questionnaire about "game flow," experience of enjoyment, and immersion in game play.
Results:
Energy expenditure during game play ranged from moderate to vigorous intensity (4 - 9 MET). Participant achieved highest MET levels and game flow while playing StepMania and lowest MET levels and game flow when playing Wii Just Dance 3(®) and Kinect Dance Central™.
Conclusions:
Game flow scores positively correlated with MET levels. Physiological measurement and game flow testing during game development may help to optimize exer-game player activity and experience.
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