Jessica WangRachel ParkTABLINK

• Games are a fun way of promoting social interaction

• Study shows development of social interaction/social cognition creates

1. Better Communicators2. Increase Social Competence

HAVING FUN

PHYSICAL BOARD GAME

DIGITAL GAMES

Pros:PortableEasy to “set up”, perform calculationsCan save games

DIGITAL GAMES

DIGITAL GAMES

Public Board Public + Private DisplayVS.

Digital Games:1. People end up playing on their own-> lack of

face to face social interaction2. The need for private/public screen share

DESIGN PROBLEM

Physical Board Game

Proposed Solution

Digital Game

- Portable- Short and easy set up- No potential loss of game tools--Can save games

- Promote social involvement/interaction- Allow for both private/public actions

SOLUTION

Device Compatibility Connection TechnologiesWireless connection (Ethernet/Security)

TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS

Connection between tablet and phone

PROTOTYPE DEMO

Finish up prototypePerform user study testing

NEXT STEPS

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