Usability Study of an Augmented Reality Game for Philippine History

• Main Authors: Rodrigo, Ma. Mercedes T., Vidal, Jr., Eric Cesar E, Caluya, Nicko, Agapito, Jenilyn L, Diy, Walfrido David A
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2016
• Subjects: Augmented Reality; Philippine History; Educational Game Design; Usability; Computer Sciences; Databases and Information Systems; Education; Game Design; History
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/discs-faculty-pubs/317; http://www.et.iitb.ac.in/icce2016/icce2016proceedings.html
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

We investigate the extent to which Augmented Reality can contribute to effectiveness and enjoyment in the context of history-game-based learning. This paper presents a series of usability tests of a mobile Augmented Reality game application for learning Philippine history, Igpaw: Intramuros, with representatives of the game’s target audience. These tests discovered issues that compromised player enjoyment, including fatigue during gameplay, hurdles in learning AR-specific game mechanics, game repetitiveness, and outdoor safety concerns, in addition to minor technical issues. Nevertheless, the tests show the game’s high effectivity in teaching Philippine history.