Gaming Insight: Conversion of Popular Sedentary Games into Motion-Based Form

Motion-based gaming can aptly substitute an individual's daily exercise requirements while being a great source of entertainment. Conversion of sedentary-based games into motion-based form can reach more gamers who are otherwise avoiding daily exercises. Toward that end, there is scope for research on the factors to be considered to retain a greater number of players by recreating the games they are already accustomed to playing. Hence, we developed the motion-based forms of two popular sedentary games, Flappy Bird, and Temple Run. We then conducted a study incorporating both of the games with a group of participants. By analyzing the user experience through feedback and observation, we determined the key factors involved in converting conventional games into motion-based form. Our study shows that if specific considerations are made, motion-based forms of sedentary games have the potential to be more or similarly appealing and can achieve greater retention when compared to their sedentary counterpart.