TableTalk Poker: An online social gaming environment for seniors

Nicholas Shim; Ronald Baecker; Jeremy Birnholtz; Karyn Moffatt

doi:10.1145/1920778.1920792

TableTalk Poker: An online social gaming environment for seniors

Nicholas Shim^*, Ronald Baecker, Jeremy Birnholtz, Karyn Moffatt

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Communication Studies

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

17 Scopus citations

Abstract

In this paper we describe TableTalk Poker, an online social gaming environment designed for seniors. In addition to text chat among all the players, the system supports voice conversations between each player and a non-playing partner, who may assume various roles such as peer, mentor, or learner. This paper reports on our user-centred design process, which included significant field work; the resulting system design; and the results of preliminary testing. We found that allowing seniors' participation by assuming various roles improves game accessibility and aids learning. Our pilot subjects enjoy this playing format and the opportunities for conversation that it provides.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Future Play 2010
Subtitle of host publication	Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology
Pages	98-104
Number of pages	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/1920778.1920792
State	Published - Dec 1 2010
Event	International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology, Future Play 2010 - Vancouver, BC, Canada Duration: May 6 2010 → May 7 2010

Publication series

Name	Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology

Other

Other	International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology, Future Play 2010
Country	Canada
City	Vancouver, BC
Period	5/6/10 → 5/7/10

Keywords

Casual games
Game engagement
Learning
Online games
Poker
Roles
Seniors
Serious games
Social interaction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Software

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Shim, N., Baecker, R., Birnholtz, J., & Moffatt, K. (2010). TableTalk Poker: An online social gaming environment for seniors. In Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology (pp. 98-104). (Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology). https://doi.org/10.1145/1920778.1920792

Shim, Nicholas ; Baecker, Ronald ; Birnholtz, Jeremy ; Moffatt, Karyn. / TableTalk Poker : An online social gaming environment for seniors. Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology. 2010. pp. 98-104 (Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology).

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Shim, N, Baecker, R, Birnholtz, J & Moffatt, K 2010, TableTalk Poker: An online social gaming environment for seniors. in Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology. Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology, pp. 98-104, International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology, Future Play 2010, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 5/6/10. https://doi.org/10.1145/1920778.1920792

TableTalk Poker : An online social gaming environment for seniors. / Shim, Nicholas; Baecker, Ronald; Birnholtz, Jeremy; Moffatt, Karyn.

Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology. 2010. p. 98-104 (Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology).

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Shim N, Baecker R, Birnholtz J, Moffatt K. TableTalk Poker: An online social gaming environment for seniors. In Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology. 2010. p. 98-104. (Future Play 2010: Research, Play, Share - International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology). https://doi.org/10.1145/1920778.1920792