Participation In Games Research Articles

Assessing the Significance of Social Values in Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers' Participation in Philippine Traditional Games

physical education teachers when engaging in Philippine traditional games at Batangas State University JPLPC-Malvar Campus during the academic year 2021-2022. Using a descriptive-correlation method, data were gathered from 50 respondents through a researcher-made questionnaire assessing their profile, social values, and perceived importance of these values. The theoretical framework is grounded in situated learning theory by Lave and Wenger and Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, emphasizing the role of social interaction in cognitive development. Results reveal that majority of respondents are female, aged 18-19, residing in urban areas, and belong to lower-income brackets. Community, diversity, well-being, and sustainability were rated as highly important social values. Significant relationships were found between respondents' sex, type of residence, socio-economic status, and their perceived importance of social values. The study highlights the potential of traditional games to foster essential social values and recommends activities such as seminars, team-building exercises, open forums, and sports festivals to enhance these values. These findings emphasize the need for integrating traditional games in physical education curricula to preserve cultural heritage and promote social development, particularly in a post-pandemic educational landscape.

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL: MEDIATING EFFECT OF CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT AND ONLINE SHOPPING MOTIVATION ON MMO PLAYERS' WILLINGNESS TO PAY MORE

This study aims to investigate the effect of MMO players' addiction levels on their willingness to pay. It examines this effect by mediating online shopping motivation and customer engagement variables. The impact of environmental factors on willingness to pay, even when the level of dependency remains fixed, has been investigated with online shopping motivation and customer engagement. We collected data on the attitudes and perceptions of online game participants through a questionnaire. Data suitable for the study were obtained from 772 people. According to this sample size, the power of the study was calculated as 96.5%. After the participants' demographics were explained, the analyses were performed with SEM. The results confirm that willingness to pay is affected by the level of online game addiction. Among online shopping motivations, early adoption, stimulation-seeking, and customer engagement variables, both separately and together, increase consumers' willingness to pay. This paper provides a clear view on behaviour of an increasing number of online gamers by examining the purchasing and payment behaviour of MMO players.

Return to competition after ACL reconstruction: Factors influencing rates and timing in Swedish football players.

To investigate the rate and timing for return to football league games after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in Swedish players, examining associations with sex, age, level, graft and additional ACL surgery. Data from the Swedish National Knee Registry (SNKLR) and the Swedish Football Association's IT System (FOGIS) were used. The study cohort comprised 971 football players, 64% males, who underwent primary ACLR. Demographics, graft type and surgical information were extracted from the SNKLR and game participation from FOGIS. Follow-up for return to competition (RTC) was conducted for 36 months, while additional ACLR follow-up was 3-7 years. Statistical analyses, including Kaplan-Meier survival curves and relative risk calculations, were employed to assess factors influencing RTC rates and timing. Out of 971 players analyzed, 53% RTC within 3 years with no difference between males and females, at a mean of 15 months (median 14 months) from surgery to the first game. Eleven (2%) players RTC < 6 months from ACLR, 62 (12%) 6-9 months, 125 (24%) 9-12 months and 331 (63%) >12 months. Patellar tendon (PT) grafts demonstrated superior performance, showing quicker returns and higher RTC rates (p = 0.005) compared to hamstring (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.63 [0.48-0.84]) and quadriceps tendon grafts (HR: 0.53 [0.30-0.93]). Players competing in higher divisions pre-injury experienced significantly swifter and higher RTC rates (p < 0.001). Ninety-five (10%) had a registered additional ACLR. Players who RTC did not exhibit a significantly higher rate of revision (35 [7%] vs. 25 [5%]). However, those who returned faced a heightened risk of contralateral ACLRs compared to those who did not RTC (32 [6%] vs. 4 [1%] RR 1.72 [1.59-1.96], p < 0.001). The study reveals that 53% of football players RTC after ACLR, predominantly after more than 12 months. The RTC was higher and faster in high-level players and those receiving a PT graft. The slow RTC may contribute to the relatively low rate of additional ACLRs. Level III.

Young age and return to play increase the likelihood of subsequent ACL reconstruction in football players: Data from the Swedish National Knee Ligament Registry.

To compare football players who have undergone one anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) with those who have undergone a subsequent ACLR (revision or contralateral) regarding (1) demographics, (2) football-related factors and (3) injury-specific data. Players who voluntarily completed a football-specific questionnaire available at the Swedish National Knee Ligament Registry website between April 2017 and September 2020 at the time of their primary ACL injury were included in the study. The questionnaire covered demographics, football-related activities and injury-specific factors. Subsequent ACLR registrations within 4 years of the primary ACLR were identified in December 2023. Data on game participation post-primary ACLR were retrieved from the Swedish Football Association's administrative system in September 2022. A total of 992 football players (66% men) were included, of whom 99 (10%) were registered for subsequent ACLRs. Univariable analysis showed that the following factors significantly increased the odds of a subsequent ACLR: female sex, younger age, a lower weight and body mass index, fewer years played, use of knee control exercises during warm-up, more likely to plan a return to football, more game participation registered following the primary ACLR, and shorter time between injury and ACLR. Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that the odds of undergoing subsequent ACLR decreased significantly with each additional year of age (odds ratio [OR], 0.87; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.83‒0.92, p < 0.01). Players using knee control exercises during warm-up (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 1.08‒2.72, p = 0.02), planning to return to football (OR, 2.74; 95% CI, 1.27‒5.91, p = 0.01), and participating in games after primary ACLR (OR, 1.81; 95% CI, 1.13‒2.91, p = 0.01) increased the odds of undergoing a subsequent ACLR. Younger age and returning to play after an ACLR significantly increase the likelihood of undergoing a subsequent ACLR in football players. Level IV.

The Impact of Long-Term Tai Chi Practice on the Trust Behavior of Middle-Aged People.

Trust behavior is of fundamental importance for social stability and development. Middle-aged people, owing to their abundant social resources and extensive experience, have a significant impact through their trust behavior. However, research on enhancing their trust behavior is relatively scarce. Tai Chi, as an activity that combines physical and mental exercise characteristics, may potentially influence the trust behavior of middle-aged people, yet direct research in this regard is lacking. The objective of this study is to explore the impact of Tai Chi on the trust behavior of middle-aged people and its underlying neural mechanisms. This study recruited two groups of middle-aged individuals as research participants. Specifically, the Tai Chi group consisted of 37 middle-aged people with long-term Tai Chi practice experience, while the control group comprised 29 middle-aged individuals without any Tai Chi practice background. The behavioral performance and EEG data of the participants in both groups were recorded during their participation in the trust game. At the behavioral level, the trust rate of the Tai Chi group was higher than the random level (50%), and they made decisions more quickly. The event-related potential (ERP) data revealed that there were interaction effects between the Tai Chi group and the control group in the P2 and N2 components, which are ERP indicators during the decision-making stage. Moreover, in the feedback stage, the feedback-related negativity (FRN) amplitude evoked in the Tai Chi group was smaller than that in the control group. Long-term practice of Tai Chi can enhance decision-making speed and influence brain activity. It provides important reference for understanding the relationship between Tai Chi and the trust behavior of middle-aged people. Although there are limitations in this study, it lays a foundation for future research.

Использование имитационных игр в обучении студентов-историков в парадигме культурно-исторической психологии: постановка проблемы

&lt;p&gt;The article explores strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of training by fostering student engagement and motivating participation. The use of game-based techniques aims to boost students' motivation toward the material being studied. This approach is grounded in the principles of cultural and historical psychology as articulated by L.S. Vygotsky. It offers a theoretical framework for understanding differences not only in intercultural psychology but also in intertemporal psychology, as it enables the examination of psychological phenomena within specific historical, social, and cultural contexts. The article highlights the search for methods to increase motivation and the development of students' subjectivity and positionality. It provides examples of dialogue simulation games used in training, including historical reconstructions, mock trials, cultural immersion, and the Reacting to the Past initiative. Additionally, the article discusses the technologies involved in the preparation and implementation of these activities. This article provides an overview of research focused on the relationship between games and education. It highlights that participation in such games enhances both general and specialized skills and abilities among students, fosters a positive attitude toward learning, and deepens respect for history as a discipline. This approach allows for a theoretical understanding of facts grounded in historical context, helping to overcome the schematism and empiricism often associated with traditional school education. The methodology of simulation games enables students to explore the differences between the present and the past. These games encourage students to recognize and understand the unfamiliar realities of history, as well as the diverse ways of thinking that characterized people from different eras and cultures. The article concludes that well-designed educational games significantly increase the likelihood of achieving desired educational outcomes and contribute to the overall improvement of quality in higher education. The experiences shared regarding the use of role-playing or simulation games illustrate the potential of cultural-historical psychology as a valuable resource in history education.&lt;/p&gt;

Fostering Knowledge and Awareness about Healthy Nutrition through Science-based Educational Escape Games

AbstractThe prevalence of diseases stemming from poor nutrition emphasizes the importance of educating people about healthy eating habits. One approach to achieving this is through educational escape games, which embody the features of a situated learning environment. Utilized the situated learning theory as a theoretical and methodological framework, the goal of our study was to examine the role of science-based educational escape games in facilitating knowledge construction and awareness about healthy nutrition. The study was conducted in the setting of a science teacher preparation program, where 165 preservice science teachers were engaged in an escape game named Zombie Attack about proteins in food and the human body. The study applied the pretest-posttest design, in which quantitative and qualitative data were collected concurrently before and after game participation. The findings showed that the escape game experience had a positive effect on the participants’ knowledge gain associated with topics such as energy of macronutrients, protein percent daily value, and proteins in the body. With regards to awareness about healthy nutrition, the study identified five types: Health, Composition, Environment, Source, and Ethics, with a significant gain in all categories following the escape game experience. Overall, the study advocates the use of escape games as a method for fostering interactive learning of scientific concepts, encouraging collaborative problem-solving, and facilitating self-reflection activities.

Return to Soccer After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: An Outcome or a Decision?

The return-to-sports rate is often used as an outcome measure after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR). Although most soccer players want to return to sports after their ACL injury, up to 40% do not believe they will return to soccer after their ACL injury. To investigate whether self-reported presurgical beliefs regarding return to soccer correspond to registered official match participation after ACLR. Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Included were soccer players with a primary unilateral ACL injury who were ≥15 years at the time of ACLR and who had completed a presurgical question about their future sports participation beliefs. ACLR surgical data were extracted from the Swedish National Knee Ligament Registry, and game participation data were extracted from the Swedish Football Association's administrative data system. A total of 959 soccer players (617 [64%] male and 342 [36%] female) were included. The follow-up time after ACLR ranged from 18 months to 5.5 years. Of 720 soccer players (75%) who believed that they would return to play (RTP), 462 (64%) players actually did. Of the players who believed that they would not RTP, 181 (76%) did not. Presurgical beliefs predicted RTP (odds ratio [OR], 5.59; P < .001). Younger age at the time of ACLR favored RTP, where 61% of the players aged 15-20 years had RTP (OR, 3.85; P < .001). At the top competitive level, 84% of the players RTP compared to 14% at the recreational level. Players active at higher levels were more likely to believe that they would RTP, and they also actually did so (OR, 33.06; P < .001). Overall, 67% of players followed their presurgical intention to return to soccer. The findings indicated that presurgical beliefs, age, and level of play helped to predict the actual RTP of soccer players after ACLR.

An incentive theory of green supply chain finance

Confronted with the impediment of capital constraints on carbon reduction, the combination of environmental performance and finance has become a new trend. In this paper, the incentive theory of green supply chain finance (GSCF) is systematically analyzed using the idea of ‘loan product-game structure-multi-policy combination’. Firstly, the linkage between interest rates and carbon reduction is modelled to propose a GSCF incentive product. Secondly, GSCF is incorporated into Stackelberg game models with different power structures to study GSCF's value and the impact of game structure changes on its advantages. Finally, the stability of GSCF is verified by examining its interaction with other incentives. The results indicate that GSCF can encourage enterprises to reduce emissions. However, the incentive effect is affected by the game structure. GSCF's incentiveeffect is guaranteed when financial institutions participate in games, while its effectiveness depends on the exogenous interest rate setting when without game participation. Besides, compared with retailer leadership, financial institution leadership can take full advantage of GSCF and transfer the incentive effect more effectively. Furthermore, GSCF can positively interact with low-carbon marketing and cap-and-trade policy, verifying the stability of GSCF. Our analyses provide references for managers seeking financial incentives for carbon reduction.

Pendampingan Pegiat Olahraga Tradisional Egrang Dalam Meningkatkan Kebugaran Jasmani di Kelurahan Jambangan Kota Surabaya

This mentoring activity aims to improve the physical fitness of the community through traditional stilt sports in Jambangan Village, Surabaya City. Stilts, as part of Indonesia's cultural heritage, have the potential to train balance, muscle strength, endurance, as well as the focus and concentration of its players. This program includes providing materials on physical fitness, correct stilt playing reflexology techniques, and direct practice sessions for participants. The results of the activity show that community participation in stilt games can improve their physical fitness while strengthening a sense of togetherness and awareness of the importance of preserving traditional culture. In addition, stilts are also a means of education for the younger generation to learn about traditional games that are beneficial for health. This program is expected to be able to create an active community that continues to develop traditional sports as part of a healthy lifestyle and local culture

The Impact of Parental Recognition of Students' Interests on the Construction of Psychological Environments: A Case Study of Online Gaming

Abstract: The family plays a crucial supportive role in the development of students, particularly in the construction of their psychological environment. However, there exists a cognitive bias among parents regarding students' engagement in online gaming, which can lead to tension in students' mental health and family relationships. This study analyzes the importance of parental recognition of students' interests in constructing psychological environments, particularly in the context of online gaming. By exploring the intrinsic links between students' participation in online gaming and their social relationships, addictive behaviors, and mental health, this paper reveals the influence of parental cognition on student behavior. The findings indicate that positive parental involvement and informed guidance can effectively mitigate the negative impacts associated with online gaming. Based on this, the paper recommends enhancing parents' understanding and recognition of their children's interests, establishing a healthy family environment, and strengthening communication and cooperation among families, schools, and society to promote students' healthy development jointly.

Investigation of the sense of school belonging and sportspersonship behavior of students playing traditional children’s games

The purpose of this study is to examine the sense of school belonging and sportspersonship behaviors of students who participate in traditional children's games. The research was designed using a quasi-experimental model with a pre-test and post-test control group and was conducted over a period of 16 weeks. The study group consisted of a total of 1871 students, including 1379 middle school and 492 high school students, continuing their education in Eskil, Aksaray during the 2023–2024 academic year. The experimental group students participated in the games and inter-school tournaments within the scope of the “2nd I Live My Values with Traditional Games Project” No intervention was applied to the control group after the introduction of the games. The “School Belongingness Scale” and the “Physical Education Course Sportspersonship Behavior Scale” were used as data collection tools. For data analysis, MANOVA, paired samples t-test, and regression analysis were employed. The findings of the study indicated that both the experimental and control groups showed positive scores in pre-test and post-test measures of school belongingness and sportspersonship behaviors. However, the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in their sense of school belonging and sportspersonship behaviors in favor of the post-test. While no significant change was observed in the control group's sense of school belonging, a decline was noted in their sportspersonship behaviors. The experimental group exhibited greater development in school belongingness and sportspersonship behaviors compared to the control group. Although middle school students showed improvements in their sense of school belonging, high school students experienced a more substantial emotional development. No significant differences were found in school belongingness and sportspersonship behaviors based on the students' gender. Sportspersonship behavior predicted school belongingness by 11%, suggesting that positive sportspersonship behaviors increased school attachment among children. In conclusion, it was determined that students participating in traditional children's games developed a more positive sense of school belonging and sportspersonship behaviors over time. Based on the positive outcomes of student participation in traditional games, it is recommended to promote these games, incorporate them into physical education classes, and increase participation in tournaments.

Teaching Games for Whakawhānaukataka:

The purpose of this study was to use the Traditional Indigenous Game (TIG) or taonga tākaro, ‘Ki-o-Rahi’ (KoR) to explicitly promote a better understanding of wellbeing among students. Often in Physical Education (PE) settings, the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) model is employed to educate students in games’ play about playing the game(s). For example, the creators of the TGfU model stated that “the primary purpose of teaching any game [TGfU] should be to improve students’ game performance and to advance their enjoyment and participation in games, which might lead to a healthier lifestyle” (Thorpe &amp; Bunker, 1996, p.30). However, this study reversed this position and instead emphasised promoting Hauora (wellbeing) improvements to students’ lifestyles firstly, with the secondary outcome that it might lead to better game performance (but this was not a primary objective). Essentially, our aim was to determine if the KoR Unit (‘KoRU’) could be used to re-frame a traditional ‘TGfU’ unit and double-down on the ‘Understanding’ to privilege the promotion of Hauora (wellbeing) and to assess if this re-positioning led to improvements in rangatahi lives?

Sport participation levels among New York City’s kids remain low months after the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in decreased sports participation due to social distancing policies and strict return-to-play protocols. This effect has been felt profoundly in New York City, one of the earliest COVID-19 hotspots, even as restrictions have eased. This study aimed to describe sport participation rates in New York City before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a cross-sectional, online retrospective survey, this study assessed sports participation among children aged 6–17 with musculoskeletal complaints. The survey included parents and guardians of 242 children (123 males, 119 females) who had an average age of 12.5 years. Statistical analyses were performed using McNemar’s test to assess changes in sports participation. The results revealed significant decreases in participation in gym class, pick-up games, basketball, and soccer after the pandemic. Notably, female adolescents were more affected, particularly in gym class. This study underscores a substantial decline in specific sports participation among New York City’s kids post-pandemic. The findings highlight the need for targeted public health strategies to encourage physical activity.

Модель змагальної діяльності зв’язуючого гравця високої кваліфікації у волейболі

Increasing the competitive performance of Ukrainian volleyball players requires scientific support of the educational and training process and the use of modern methods of scientific research, one of which is modeling. Indicators of technical and tactical actions obtained by analyzing official competitions are the basis for creating models of competitive activity. The aim of the study is to develop a model of a high-skill link player on the basis of statistical data from the games of the Ukrainian Volleyball Championship among men's teams of the Super League. Material and Methods. The data of 18 qualified volleyball players who perform the function of a linking player in their teams were used for the study. We analyzed statistical data of link players of 8 teams participating in the Ukrainian Super League championship of the season 2023-24. To create a model of a linking player of Ukrainian Super League teams, 10 athletes were selected from the total sample, the main criterion was quantitative indicators of participation in the championship games (at least 80% of official matches). Research methods: analysis of literary sources and data in the Internet, pedagogical testing, analysis and generalization of statistical data of competitive activity, methods of mathematical statistics. Results. The analysis of game technical and tactical indicators of qualified volleyball players allows to understand more clearly the peculiarities of competitive activity of players of different roles. In accordance with the purpose of the study we analyzed the game activity indicators of linking players (number of matches and sets, total number of assists, effective assists, satisfactory assists, number of errors). It should be noted that all game indicators indicated the heterogeneity of the group of highly skilled binders, which is explained by different experience, players' participation in matches, and the variety of tactical actions of the teams. Conclusions. The developed model of competitive activity of highly skilled liaisons contains general data (height, age), indicators of physical abilities (height of block and attack), technical and tactical indicators (execution of passes, number of errors). In addition to the average data, the model presents a variation series from the lowest to the highest results.

Сучасні аспекти формування збірних команд у баскетболі

The main factor in the development of team game sports, including basketball, is the presence of globalization, professionalization and commercialization processes, which significantly affects the performance of national teams in the most important international starts. Changes in the system of competitive basketball activities have led to a significant expansion of the system of international competitions, which requires from coaches a reasonable approach to the formation of national teams as a basis for successful performance in the Games of the Olympics and World Championships. Material and Methods. The study analyzed the competitive performance of 21 men's and 19 women's national basketball teams that participated in the Olympic Games and World Championships from 1936 to 2020. In order to determine the peculiarities of the formation of national teams in basketball, we analyzed the data of 264 players (men and women) who became medalists of the Olympic Games in the period from 1976 to 2024. Results. The results of the study indicate that the main leaders in modern basketball are the USA men's and women's national teams with the highest percentage of winning medals in the Olympics (31.7% and 30.5%) and World Championships (21.0% and 24.6%). The main focus of the formation of the USA national teams for participation in the Olympic Games coaches - the availability of experience in international competitions (the number of Olympic cycles that the athlete spent as a member of the national team) and the age of athletes. Based on the performance of the men's and women's teams, a trend of increasing number of athletes over the age of 32 is identified, where the maximum value for men (5 players) is observed in 2024 and for women (4) in 2016. Conclusions. The analysis of basketball development shows that the use of modern international experience in the rational formation of national teams allowed to establish that the integral component is the age of players, professional experience of participation in international competitions as part of the national team, as well as the universalization of player training. At this stage of basketball development, there is a tendency to increase the age of female athletes who are members of national teams, which provides an effective rotation over several Olympic cycles

Beyond the games: How sport-based social networks support illness self-management for organ transplant recipients

For people living with a long-term health condition, it is important to engage in illness self-management to maintain both physical and psychosocial functioning. Illness self-management is now understood as a collective process whereby social networks can make a significant contribution to outcomes. This study investigated the role of sport-based social networks for illness self-management for organ transplant recipients. Sixteen participants completed 3 interviews each in the 12-months after attending a Transplant Games event for the first time. Using a qualitative social network mapping method, it was found that despite it being a relatively short sporting event, participants found it easy to gain an immediate sense of closeness to other Transplant Games participants due to their shared illness experiences. Indeed, being able to discuss ongoing health concerns with their new Transplant Games network meant that participants could avoid causing unnecessary anxiety for their close family and friends. Furthermore, two selected participant narratives illuminate that new relationships gained from attending the Transplant Games network can remain available over a 12- month period but this does not necessarily disrupt one's existing support network. Overall, this study emphasises the value of sport-based social support for individuals with long-term health conditions and deepens our understanding of how social networks contribute to psychosocial functioning.

Development of the Web Application to Support the Process of Conducting Intellectual Games

The article discusses technologies for developing the web application designed to accompany the process of conducting an intellectual game in the format of an interactive quiz. An analysis of similar applications was carried out, which showed that none of them satisfies all the criteria essential in this situation. Requirements for the web application have been determined: the ability to create a library of quizzes, various types of questions, edit ready-made quizzes, participants enter answers through their devices online, award points for the correctness and speed of answers, display questions on the presenter's screen and on team devices, view intermediate and final results in the form of a list, returning participants to the game if necessary, saving the points received. The process of developing an optimized user interface using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, which allows users to interact with the web application, is described, the structure of the web application, the main forms of the administrator and game participants are presented. The server side of the application was developed using Node.JS technologies, including the Socket.io library, and the MongoDB database, the resulting collection of non-relational database is shown. To implement the functionality of the application pages, JavaScript was used; examples of codes are presented that implement the mechanism for connecting the presenter to the game, retrieving information from the database, recording the team's response, and awarding points for the correctness and speed of the response. The web application allows you to reduce the time spent by event organizers and participants and makes it possible to improve the organization of work in general. The presented web application for accompanying intellectual games was successfully approbated during events at the Nizhny Tagil State Social-Pedagogical Institute (branch) of the Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University. The materials of the article can serve as practical recommendations for the development of such web applications to accompany intellectual games held in the format of interactive quizzes.

Offshore grid planning considering restricted areas: An evolution game approach

In this paper, offshore wind farm cluster transmission network planning is examined in depth, based on the finite rational evolutionary game method. In the actual project, the game scenarios of offshore wind farm developers and transmission system operators and their respective interests are considered, while cable laying exclusion zones owing to the submarine environment are fully taken into account. Through simulation experiments, the significant effect of the proposed method in improving grid adaptability and interference immunity is verified. The results demonstrate that the proposed finite rational evolutionary game method increases the return on investment by 1.83 % compared to the traditional method, while the payoff ratio of the game participants is 12.81 % lower. In addition, the method excels in ensuring the feasibility of project implementation by successfully balancing the interests between the OWF developer and the power transmission system operator. This offers a new perspective for efficient planning of transmission networks for offshore wind farms that can better cope with complex engineering environments and balance the interests of all parties.

Fostering Inclusivity and Creativity: A Card Game for Color Perception and Inclusion

The gaming industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with inclusivity emerging as a core value in the development of new games. Despite these efforts, there remains a gap in the inclusivity of visually impaired individuals in gaming. This paper seeks to address this gap by asking: How can game design enhance colour perception and inclusivity for visually impaired players? The industry has recognized the importance of addressing the needs of individuals with diverse needs and abilities and has responded with innovative approaches aimed at creating games that are accessible to all. One such approach is the development of a card game that has been meticulously designed to stimulate color perception and promote the inclusion of visually impaired individuals. Chroma Harmony is a pioneering mobile application meticulously crafted to facilitate users' understanding of color concepts and the outcomes of different color combinations. Its primary aim is to promote inclusivity by offering features tailored to individuals with visual impairments. Leveraging the innovative ColorADD system, it revolutionizes the perception and communication of color, thereby paving the way for enhanced participation in gaming among those with vision impairments. Its main objective is to paint a cube by combining cards in the player's possession to achieve the closest or exact combination to the objective. With each move, a new card is presented, challenging players to choose the best one to achieve their goals and improve their color perception abilities. By the end of the game, players will have a better understanding of how colors are combined, preparing them for real-world scenarios. Furthermore, the game features a multiplayer mode to foster a sense of community and healthy competition among players. This multiplayer mode not only promotes inclusivity but also provides an opportunity for players to collaborate and challenge each other fostering community sense. In terms of competencies and skills, this game aims to develop several key abilities in its users such as the ability to identify colors, the ability to combine different colors effectively and the necessary motivation and drive for results. By focusing on these competencies and skills, Chroma Harmony strives to provide a comprehensive and engaging experience for all players, regardless of their abilities or background. This study highlights the ongoing challenge in the gaming industry to enhance accessibility and inclusivity, especially for visually impaired individuals, while also standing as a testament to the industry's commitment to inclusivity and innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in gaming.