Webz of War: A cooperative exergame driven by the heart

Abstract

Webz of War is a cooperative two player exergame utilizing a Microsoft Kinect, two Nintendo Wii Balance Boards, two heart rate monitors, and a controller PC. The innovative composition of the game system is discussed, emphasizing the use of heart rate to control the attack power of players as they encounter robot spider villains in the subway tunnel system. Heart rate is also used to track players' cardio workout: Webz of War is designed to be a fun experience which also delivers an effective workout. The production of the game is discussed along with playtests informing the tuning of the game to deliver an engaging experience, one that also happens to provide exercise for the player.