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 BlowAway, The Winds of Therslow

   
   
   
     
 

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"BlowAway, The Winds of Therslow" is a collaborative computer game where up to six players can work together to control the movement of a balloon. They must collect items and avoid enemies across four different islands. The game uses an innovative physical interface. Players use custom-built sensors, located at the periphery of a circular table, to move the balloon over the game landscapes.

While the game is loyal to many of the conventions of traditional computer games, it breaks others - facilitating physical, collaborative and gender-neutral play. It has a dynamic and unique game concept, with a distinct physical interface. Players are actively engaged, since their breath becomes an interactive tool as they control the strength of the air blown into the adapted in-put devices. "BlowAway, The Winds of Therslow" uses a custom-built interface and game arena that creates a new type of digital game play.

   


English Title: BlowAway, The Winds of Therslow
Original Title: BlowAway, The Winds of Therslow

produced by: Kevin Cannon, John Lynch, Ciarán Vipond, Nicola Kavanagh, Theres Veale
University: Dublin City University
Country: Ireland City: Dublin

Supervised by: Declan Tuite

Contact: Kevin Cannon
mail: kevin.cannon3@mail.dcu.ie

Media Format: Interactive Game