Slide deck for presentation at e-Patient Connections (September 2010). Updated for Maker Faire (May 2011) Presenters: Manny Hernandez, Diabetes Hands Foundation (both presentations) Michael Fergusson, Ayogo (at ePatient Connections) Session description: There is a widely-held belief that playing games online is a waste of time at best (“Your friend sent you a sheep!”), and part of an unhealthy sedentary lifestyle at worst. A closer look reveals something quite different, however: games and play are one of the strongest motivators of behaviour, and a key tool for anyone looking to develop or reinforce healthy habits. HealthSeeker is a game that turns your Facebook network of friends onto a source of support as you complete real-world missions to get healthier through simple everyday actions. Join us for a discussion about the game, how it works and how it came about. Play HealthSeeker at: http://www.HealthSeekerGame.org Like HealthSeeker at: http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=114713051892552 Follow HealthSeeker at: http://twitter.com/healthseekerFB

1. Engaging and Motivating with a Facebook Game Developed by In collaboration with Support provided by Designed by www.HealthSeekerGame.org

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6. http://www.flickr.com/photos/exper/2475707555/ Lonely?

7. A social and fun way to develop healthy habits

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10. 53% of Facebook users play games. http://www.allfacebook.com/facebook-games-statistics-2010-09

13. Gender and age of players

16. Missions: help you focus to achieve health-related goals

17. Actions: simple steps to help develop health habits

18. Actions: report your progress

19. Friends: your source of support

20. Kudos: everyone needs a little T.L.C.

21. Challenges: a way for your friends to help

22. Achievements: as you earn points

23. Your Fridge Door: you know this one…

24. Reminders: because we lead busy lives

25. Mobile apps: play on the go

26. Collective Achievements