1. 10/05/13 From 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”

2. Understand how biofeedback techniques are being developed in technological industries Be able to design a game centered around a biofeedback mechanic 10/05/13

3. Unit 75Unit 75: Human-Computer Interfaces for Computer Games GC1: Understand human-computer interfaces for games 10/05/13

4. In 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 10/05/13

5. 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 the electrical signals sent through nerve fibres 10/05/13

6. The following links contain more information on biofeedback in games design. Video of Valve’s Mike Ambinder at NeuroGaming Video Article with details on the talk Article Article on L4D2 biofeedback Article Article and video on heart rate game Article and video 10/05/13