Dash Lane: An Adaptive Exergame for People Using Manual Wheelchairs

Access to engaging physical activity is difficult for many wheelchair users; technology offers the potential to support activity in place, cutting out travel to sports facilities as a major access barrier. Here, we present Dash Lane, an inclusive music-based exergame tailored toward wheelchair users. The game adapts to player abilities and preferences in playing style, while drawing from official exercise recommendations for people using wheelchairs. In this paper, we reflect on our player-centric design and development process, and provide an overview of the final implementation and player experience provided by the game. Through Dash Lane, we aim to explore the value of game-based physical activity for wheelchair users.