International Journal of Computer Games Technology

Research Article

Heuristics and Recommendations for the Design of Mobile Serious Games for Older Adults

Table 6

Optional heuristics.
OH1: The game must be balanced, with several ways to win.
OH2: The game should provide consistency between its elements and the story.
OH3: The story of the game should be part of the gameplay and should be significant, as the narrative can encourage the participation and interaction of the older player with the game.
OH4: The game must have different artificial intelligence sets to provide challenges for all levels of players, whether new or experienced.
OH5:The game must support a variety of paths and styles of playing.