A design and implementation of mobile puzzle game

Abstract

This study has actualized Beadz Puzzle, a beads puzzle game, on the mobile where everyone can enjoy regardless of the location and time. Beadz Puzzle, increases the children's ability in spatial perception, patience, and concentration and allows them to develop cognitive ability in different situations and enhance their intellectual capacity. Moreover, adolescents and adults can develop their ability to process things quickly; the aged can maintain quick thinking and prevent Alzheimer disease. Each question has different ways to solve so that various solutions can be examined. This study suggests a Beadz Puzzle that has been modified and supplemented from the original beads puzzle game by adding layers of levels, a time limit and life system. That is, this game is constructed as interactive games using Beads Puzzle, therefore, it also can induce more participation and interest of elderly persons by using various configurations of games. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.