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Designing Ubiquitous Computing Games – A Report from a Workshop Exploring Ubiquitous Computing Entertainment

Authors:

Staffan Björk,

Jussi Holopainen,

Peter Ljungstrand,

Karl-Petter ÅkessonAuthors Info & Claims

Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, Volume 6, Issue 5-6

Pages 443 - 458

https://doi.org/10.1007/s007790200048

Published: 12 January 2002 Publication History

Abstract

We report from a Research Atelier that explored how ubiquitous computing could be applied to fun and entertainment. The Atelier lasted for five days, starting with two days of scenario development and brainstorming activities. This led to three fairly concrete – though very different – game ideas. The background and motivation for the Atelier is described, as well as the method used and the games developed.

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Personal and Ubiquitous Computing Volume 6, Issue 5-6

December 2002

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