Effects of Exergaming to Reduce Sedentary Time in Inactive Patients With Heart Failure

Heart Farming is a mobile game. which can be played indoors and outdoors and stimulates players to be physically active. The game is built around a theme (farming) and users are challenged to collect products by being active. The phone will register movements and convert them into points and fruits and vegetables. For the basic playing only 10 minutes walking a day with the game is possible and is rewarded. For players who want more challenge and level of trading products and collecting products in groups is added. The game is adaptable to different levels of mobility and players can invite others to play with them. Players can see their own game results, progression, and active time.