Digital games often constitute a shared activity where people can spend time together,
communicate and socialize. Several commercial titles place social interaction at the center …

The main purpose of this paper is to review the benefits and factors to be taken into
consideration for the design of intergenerational digital games. We conducted a systematic …

The role of digital gaming on parenthood and parent-child relationships is a common
research interest in HCI and CHI PLAY. Yet, how technology co-use, such as co-playing …

Recently, there has been growing interest in the way in which digital games can affect
intergenerational interactions. Although the existing body of knowledge on intergenerational …

The video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons (AC: NH) launched during the COVID-19
pandemic and families turned to it as a game to play together during isolation. This interview …

In our ageing society, health and social problems of older people are on the rise. A possible
way to deal with these issues is to ensure older people remain actively engaged in society …

In Japanese idol culture, meet-and-greet events where fans were allowed to handshake with
an idol member for several seconds were regarded as its essential component until the …

Based on a study of individuals playing online social network games (SNG), this article
focuses on the opinions and practices of people who play Facebook games with family …

Playing cooperative games is recognised as a positive social activity. Yet, we have limited
means to rigorously define or communicate the structures that govern these experiences …

Social connectedness and civic participation are critical components of successful aging, but
older adults are at risk of losing social connectedness and social capital due to a declining …