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Cool ideas!

I implemented a couple of mini-games using a dance mat as well:

https://github.com/mristin/dance-a-mole-desktop

https://github.com/mristin/judo-dance-desktop/

https://github.com/mristin/dance-cat-to-mouse

https://github.com/mristin/burpee-frog-desktop

https://github.com/mristin/dance-runaway-desktop

Dance mat could be even easier to integrate as it acts just as a normal joystick. The problem, though, is that many games expect reaction times achievable with a keyboard & mouse, but leg movements are a bit slower.

The problem with the dance mat is that you can not use it in a school class as you need extra equipment. It worked well in a dojo for my judo classes, though.




Cool stuff!




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