Workshop on the Internet of Toys – Character Toys with Digital Dimension and Connections

Abstract

<p>Location-based game experiences such as geocaching in combination with art represent a new way of<br />delivering socially sharable, playful and engaging experiences within urban spaces, which may contribute to<br />mental, physical and social well-being. This study investigates the well-being effects gained by geocachers who<br />have experienced the Sigrid-Secrets Art Experience – a geocaching trail enhanced with visual artworks based in<br />the cityscape of Pori, Finland. The primary goal of our study is to gather information on how the users of the<br />Sigrid-Secrets geocaching trail evaluate the gamified art experience and its potential effects on their own mental,<br />physical and social well-being. Secondly, our aim is to investigate how these effects correlate with the general<br />well-being effects associated with geocaching, experienced and reported by the members of the Finnish<br />geocaching community, who participated in our survey.</p><p><br />Keywords: Gamification, Physical well-being, Mental well-being, Social well-being, Geocaching, Art experience</p><p><br /></p>