Step by step vs. catch me if you can - On the benefit of rounds in location-based games

When adapting existing table games for the mobile setting, there is a choice of either keeping the round-based approach of such games or giving it up and optionally replacing it with additional "magical" features only available for the location-based version of the game. Based on our exper...

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Main Authors: Schuster, D., Kiefner, D., Lubke, R., Springer, T., Bihler, P., Mugge, H.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Cities and towns
Games
Global Positioning System
Location-based Games
Mobile communication
Mobile Computing
Servers
Synchronization
Transportation
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Summary:When adapting existing table games for the mobile setting, there is a choice of either keeping the round-based approach of such games or giving it up and optionally replacing it with additional "magical" features only available for the location-based version of the game. Based on our experience in building a hide and seek game using both approaches independently in two research groups, we compare the two alternatives regarding the design as well as user experiences. The results are a helpful guideline for other attempts to adapt table games for the mobile setting.
DOI:10.1109/PerComW.2012.6197469