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Title:
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A COMPUTER GAME FOR AN ENHANCED VISITOR EXPERIENCE INTEGRATION OF REALITY AND FICTION |
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Author(s):
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Ulf Wilhelmsson, Marcus Toftedahl, Tarja Susi, Niklas Torstensson, Anders Sjölin, Petri Tuori |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-22-7 |
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Editors:
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Katherine Blashki and Yingcai Xiao |
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Year:
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2014 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Computer game development, game design, graphics, sound, music, narrative, game controls, visitor experience, gameplay evaluation |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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149 |
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Last Page:
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156 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper describes the development of a computer game for enhanced visitor experiences of an adventure tour, in which the game is integrated. The game project was run 2011-2013 and included the development of an arcade style two player cooperative computer game, game controls, graphics, sound and music. The adventure tour takes place in an old military fortress where visitors participate in searching for gold that has been stolen. The tour starts with a 3D movie that provides the plot and introduces hero and villain characters. The story is then carried forth by a game master who brings the visitors on a tour along the fortress vaults, during which they also play the computer game. The adventure tour is structured by a semi-fictional framing story that interweaves history, physical environment, and hero and villain characters. To withhold interdependency in the overall design of the adventure tour and the game, Cailloiss (1958/2001) taxonomy for games was chosen as a basis, combined with narrative key elements carried across the adventure tour. The game was also designed to accord with the embodied nature of human activity, allowing players to engage their whole bodies in the gameplay. Initial game evaluation results indicate the game contributes to an enhanced visitor experience of the adventure tour. |
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