Adaptive Play: A Prototype of a Responsive Children's Videogame for Greater Inclusivity

Abstract

This extended abstract presents a prototype of an adaptive children's videogame designed for greater inclusivity. It describes the design of a novel game engine and prototype game that uses real-time interaction analytics to reasonably adapt the user interface and game mechanics 'in the moment' to support children's preferences, needs and abilities. This experimental approach to game design is aimed at simplifying the configuration process and making the game more responsive to a wider variety of needs and abilities. This extended abstract presents the motivation for the work, the development of the prototype and the potential value of this approach, drawing on findings from an early pilot. It concludes by outlining plans for future work.