Zombies, Run!: Integrating Games with Physical Fitness

Most of today’s games have been revolving around the theme of zombie slaying.  This inspired Zombies, Run! to create an app that will provide an outlet for gamers to integrate gaming with actual running. The idea is to outrun zombies by gathering the supplies needed by the player’s base.

Zombies, Run! provides physical activities ranging from a quick sprints to long jogs. Speeds vary depending on how fast the zombies are after the trail. The app immediately records speed, distance taken, and the calories burned. It provides the feeling of gaming success while keeping the player physically fit.

The app is equipped with a headphone where the game’s storylines are fed. With the headphone, the player need not keep the app open because the interaction depends on what comes into the headphone. The instructions are transmitted telling the player what to pick up. The mission is logged. When the player decides to hit the “Stop Mission” button, the app will summarize the accomplishment indicating the distance, pace and time.