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Behold as the players unite in their epic quest to vanquish Chromavore.
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Victory
Children engage in more Associative Play that helps them understand their environment through imagination and diversity in playmates.
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BOOSTING COORDINATION
Believe that violence is necessary to save the country. 2022
Upon winning, players enjoy a celebratory event, reinforcing the sense of achievement and joy, making every play session rewarding and memorable. The structured gameplay ensures quick engagement and frequent rewards, keeping kids motivated.
Multiple installations around the world that have taken up the challenge of cooperative play. For example, the Innovation Labs by Nike, DeModern, and the Shine Shed in Australia has shown how structured play can facilitate cooperation and enhance a child's empathy.
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Introducing Chroma, a museum exhibit for children that encourages cooperative play. Each interaction promotes unity, understanding, and resilience.
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."
Children are not immune to the growing societal divides and rise of fascist ideologies. Just as high school student activists are at the forefront of social change, younger children are also exposed to these divisive influences.
Through teamwork and empathy, Chroma helps children combat divisive ideologies with positive, inclusive actions.
In recent years, America has seen a very troubling rise in both social/political divides and fascist movements. According to Axios, incidents of hate crimes and extremist activities have surged.
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An interactive playground where kids team up as magical heroes to overcome challenges together.
These benefits are crucial in developing empathy and teamwork, helping to counteract divisive ideologies early on.
In today's world, where societal divisions and digital distractions are common, the future depends on engaging
THE GOAL
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Up to 12 Players with 4 Playable Avatars Unique Character Moves Minutes to Save Chroma Avoid and Defeat Chromavore
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Believe there will "be a civil war in the US in the next few years." 2022
WELCOME TO CHROMA
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Chroma is a museum exhibit where kids play as magical heroes, working together. It teaches cooperation, kindness, and problem-solving, making the world friendlier.
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Creating a game centered around cooperative play could be exactly the solution we need today.
Chroma is an innovative, interactive playground designed to foster empathy, teamwork, and social skills among children.
--Vincent Van Gogh
Structured to encourage cooperative play. Intuitive and easy to learn. Concise yet impactful. Facing challenges that can only be overcome through teamwork.
Helping children develop their social skills and build relationships with their peers is a challenge that every society faces, and America is no different. Let's look into how we can proactively build for a better future.
The walls and floors use advanced technology, including motion and pressure sensors, along with body-tracking cameras, to create an immersive play experience.
Wave is done by waving your arms up and down, this action creates wind that blows Chromavore away. If a child has been standing in place without having moved, their avatar on screen will guide them to perform a gesture. This can be helpful to remind kids of the kinds of gestures they can perform.
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Kids learn to communicate effectively and support each other, creating a foundation for lifelong teamwork. Cooperative tasks help children develop trust and mutual respect.
💡 How might we leverage the power of cooperative play to nurture empathy and unity in children, addressing the roots of societal division and fascism?
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Children need a secure attachment and benefit from interactive play with their caregivers, setting up the stage for empathy and social skills.
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Two players perform a fist bump which produces a lasso that ties up Chromavore.
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INTRODUCING
CHROMA
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HomeInspired by Carsten Höller's multi-level slides, the project transformed into an interactive playground.
Chroma's journey began as a voting booth to engage the community in civic participation, then evolved into a community art installation project.
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There are some strong real-world examples that have built in cooperative play mechanics for young children, improving social interactions and reducing prejudices amoung children.
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Multiple studies on inclusive playgrounds show that there were significant improvements in social interactions among children.
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Without intervention, these early exposures can shape their worldviews negatively, impacting their social development and empathy. It’s crucial to address these issues early on, fostering environments where children learn to value diversity and work together.
--- Research shows that inclusive playgrounds enhance children's social skills and foster cooperative play.
Kids see conflicts and differences, which can be confusing. School lessons don’t always teach kindness and teamwork. Museums can make learning fun.
Players stand with arms extended horizontally, forming a “T” shape that creates a defensive wall to block Chromavore
The dynamic gameplay keeps kids excited and eager to participate. Each move develops motor skills and encourages creative physical expression.
The combination of technology and imaginative play fosters creativity, cooperation, and a sense of wonder.
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This move bombards Chromavore with mini orbs. Each jump results in a small amount of damage to Chromavore, which encourages continuous active play.
Social skills are developed as children interact through play and learn how to share, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and develop self-advocacy.
Players can summon orbs that can be thrown to slow down Chromavore.
Wave
This was a unique project in that the interface and product design was all baked inside the screens and the interactions were reduced down to simple gestures. Without a traditional UI, a lot of the heavy lifting is done through visual feedback and following examples of other children. Future considerations include physical keepsakes, enhanced audio, and advanced gestures to help complement the underlying story.
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Cooperative Play takes center stage, and teaches children that success and fun do not depend on all players looking alike.
Each slide corresponds to a playable avatar, integrating motion sensors and body-tracking cameras for dynamic play. This final iteration captivates children and promotes teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
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When players do the same moves together the move is amplified, creating greater damage to Chromavore,
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When children enter the playground through our slides, these sensors activate, tracking their movements and reflecting them through avatars on LED screens.
THE SCENE
The interactive tracking system captures and responds to their gestures. This creates a dynamic, immersive play experience in Chroma's vibrant universe. Kids become magical heroes, solving challenges together and enhancing their teamwork skills.
Players will be rewarded with a celebratory flash dance – a fun and festive moment reinforcing the joy of working together and achieving a common goal.