The Quest for the Perfect ExerGame

I have recently managed to get my hands on (and paid for) an iPhone. The user interface is a bit of a step change, but things are starting to fall into place. The fact that the phone incorporates motion sensors (accelerometers) and location awareness (assisted gps) should get you thinking as to new possibilities for “ExerGaming”.

Well, somewhat reluctantly, I have had a go at a virtual “axe throwing” game on the phone. It is rather like archery, except that instead of shooting arrows, the Viking character on the phone throws axes at targets in response to your arm motion. It is not like a Wiimote where you have a safety cord, so it wouldn’t do to let the phone slip…

…I can safely report you don’t just need to “throw” as hard as possible, but rather timing is everything. Still, I only managed to hit a couple of targets. If you do decide to try it for yourself, then you proceed very much at your own risk. In the interest of me getting a good night’s sleep, I will keep my conscience clear by exercising some caution and not making the url available here.

It certainly opens plenty of possibilities for a future branch “ExerGame” developments, where everybody has there own personal “interaction device”. Post me a comment with any thoughts or suggestions.