Serious Games for Pandemics
The concept of using games and simulations to address the problems of epidemics and pandemics is far from new. In the UK there is an old nursery rhyme called “ring a ring o’ roses” which has been attributed to the great plague of London in the 17th century in which the symptoms included a rose-like rash and sneezing. Since Games and Simulations are used in many application areas to raise awareness and influence behaviours which are important interventions for epidemics and viruses, it is not surprising that they can play an important role in tackling the spread of infectious diseases like MERS. This presentation shows some examples of serious games and simulations to both support the early detection of these diseases and to engage the public in actions and behaviours that limit their impact. The presentation goes on to consider the role of gamification and disruptive technologies in future strategies designed to either prevent pandemics or reduce their spread
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- 1. Serious Games, Simulations and Gamification Solutions and Trends for Viruses and Epidemics David Wortley GAETSS
- 2. Presentation Structure • Introduction and Background • Pandemic Board Game • Serious Game and Simulation Solutions • Impact of Disruptive Technologies • Gamification and Crowd Sourcing • Conclusions
- 3. Games and Pandemics Games can spread awareness and help behavioural Change
- 4. The Role of Games and Simulations • Raise awareness • Change attitudes and behaviours • Improve early detection rates • Role Playing Opportunities • Develop strategies and skills • Test abilities and competencies
- 5. Role Playing Games 100K downloads in 6 weeks7 Million Copies
- 6. Pandemic Board Game Classic Multiplayer Board Game with excellent game mechanics
- 7. Video Games and Simulations Pandemic and the Great Flu are successful examples
- 8. Patient Rescue Random generation of patients and symptoms for simulations
- 9. Impact of Disruptive Technologies Sensors, Cloud Computing, Data Visualisation, Wearable Devices
- 10. Gamification Elements (Mechanics) Scenarios/Narratives Challenges Rules Chance/Uncertainty Risks Rewards/Incentives Penalties Competition Exploration Success/Achievement Failure Discovery Leaderboards Learning Development Skill/Ability Action/Reaction Measurement Feedback Reflection Gamification introduces some or all of these elements into everyday situations
- 11. Gamification Elements in Pandemic Scenarios/Narratives Challenges Rules Chance/Uncertainty Risks Rewards/Incentives Penalties Competition Exploration Success/Achievement Failure Discovery Leaderboards Learning Development Skill/Ability Action/Reaction Measurement Feedback Reflection Gamification introduces some or all of these elements into everyday situations
- 12. Gamification "A-List" Influencers Ability Accessibility Activation Level Adjacency Admiration Affectedness Affordability Alignment Ambition Appearance Aptitude Argument Aspiration Associates Attractiveness Authenticity Authority Awareness Gamification "A-List" Influencers are all factors which can have a bearing on outcomes
- 13. Gamification "A-List" Influencers Ability Accessibility Activation Level Adjacency Admiration Affectedness Affordability Alignment Ambition Appearance Aptitude Argument Aspiration Associates Attractiveness Authenticity Authority Awareness Gamification "A-List" Influencers are all factors which can have a bearing on outcomes
- 14. Gamification and Crowd Sourcing Gamification provides challenges and user engagement – Ushahidi Platform
- 15. Future Trends • Real time data and crowdsourcing applications may lead to incorporation of games mechanics into reality • Simulation and role playing games like Pandemic will be used in staff recruitment, assessment and training
- 16. Conclusions • Game mechanics and psychology engage both professionals and non-professionals • Disruptive technologies provide new opportunities for pandemic detection and interventions • Sensors and wearable technologies plus crowdsourcing point to the future