Research outputs per year
Research outputs per year
Project Details
Description
What We Take With Us is a wellbeing-focused pervasive game in three forms: digital game (website), alternate reality game (on Discord), and real-world game (in a room). Each form was deployed and studied as part of Adam Jerrett's PhD research
Layperson's description
What We Take With Us is a game played by following instructions on a website, communicating with a Discord community, participating in workshops, or playing a real-world room-based game. The game aims to increase player wellbeing.
Key findings
Few people participated in the game
Those that did participate enjoyed it
Development and deployment of the game was difficult due to its personal nature
Those that did participate enjoyed it
Development and deployment of the game was difficult due to its personal nature
| Short title | WWTWU |
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| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/10/19 → 1/03/24 |
| Links | https://whatwetakewith.us |
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- wellbeing
- games
- pervasive games
Fingerprint
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Translating the Game Space Model from Analytic Framework to Practical Methodology for Game Development and Research
Jerrett, A. M. L. & Howell, P., 16 Jun 2026, DiGRA '26 - Proceedings of the 2026 DiGRA International Conference: Intersectional Pleasures. Digital Games Research Association, 25 p. (DiGRA Digital Library).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Open AccessFile -
Discovering what we take with us from ideation to reportage in the research-through-design of a transformative personal game
Jerrett, A. M. L., 31 Dec 2024, In: GAME: The Italian Journal of Game Studies. 2024, 1, 21 p., 4.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile71 Downloads (Pure) -
I created a ‘cosy game’ – and learned how they can change players’ lives
Jerrett, A. M. L., 13 Mar 2024, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Open Access
Activities
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CCI Research and Innovation Conference 2024
Jerrett, A. (Invited speaker)
11 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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DiGRA 2024: Playgrounds
Jerrett, A. (Presented paper)
1 Jul 2024 → 5 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Inclusive Gaming Conference 2024
Jerrett, A. (Invited speaker)
1 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Prizes
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TIGA Outstanding Postgraduate of the Year
Jerrett, A. (Recipient), 29 Sept 2023
Prize: National/international honour