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feedbackFrom the Greek bíos, meaning life. In this case refers to the idea of organic input.

“A reaction or response to a particular process or activity”

Objectives• Understand how biofeedback techniques are

being developed in technological industries

• Be able to design a game centered around a biofeedback mechanic

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GC Relevance

Unit 75: Human-Computer Interfaces for Computer Games

GC1: Understand human-computer interfaces for games

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Design TaskIn pairs, you must design an original game which is centered around a biofeedback mechanic• You must establish the following:• Gameplay mechanics• Interface device• Story• Characters• Win condition• Bonus points for anyone with concept art

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Biofeedback• Measuring a person’s physical processes and

using these measurements to affect gameplay• Examples include:• Heart rate – higher heart rates may increase the sway on

a sniper’s scope• Skin temperature – May apply fatigue effects to players in

a sports game• Sweat – May be used for dehydration effects in survival

games• Neural impulses – certain emotions can be detected by

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Additional ResearchThe following links contain more information on biofeedback in games design.• Video of Valve’s Mike Ambinder at NeuroGaming• Article with details on the talk• Article on L4D2 biofeedback• Article and video on heart rate game

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