There’s no denying it—kids get excited about videogames, which usually brings to mind a child sitting idly on the couch pushing buttons. But a program at the RiverPlex is about to change all that. The concept is called Exergaming and simply put, it uses videogame technology to engage participants in physical activity.

• It is a combination of physical movement and the compelling nature of video games.
• It is a variety of different games that challenge all with a heart-pounding workout.
• It improves hand eye coordination, which is vital for development.
• It engages the mind and body together in active problem solving.
• It makes exercising compelling for individuals of all ages.

1. Dance Dance Revolution (DDR)

A popular video dance craze! Users stomp, slide, spin, and dance on our platforms to various dance programs while burning calories, earn points or following a workout mode.

2. Dancetown
A game where you dance to kid, teen, & senior friendly music! Two People can play simultaneously at different levels of difficulty. Great for team battle mode on different skill levels!

3. Exerbike

An exercise bike game console to play your favorite video game! The Exerbike Pro provides a fun and engaging entertainment center by allowing the user to directly control your favorite video game played through a PlayStation2®. The faster you pedal—the faster you move. Steer through the course and race against others.

4. Lightspace Play

Lightspace Play is a world-shattering game system that combines the latest Kids playing Lightspace Play display and interactive technologies to produce a recreational experience that will provide hours of fun for children and adults of all ages. Whether in single-player or multi-player mode, the games require players to actively participate. Players choose their game and difficulty level, and the Lightspace Play system takes it from there, sensing and responding to their every move and making the games unpredictable and challenging. Kids work up a sweat, and because they’re having fun, they keep coming back for more!

5. Makoto

Described as a cross between “Whack-A-Mole” and “Simon”, it’s a triangle with 6' steel towers rising from each corner. Each tower is electronically wired to emit sounds and lights; the lights can occur randomly in any of 10 locations per tower, and there are four tones that correspond to the height of the target. Using hands, feet, and/or staff, one responds to the audio Skywall prompt and attempts to hit the lighted area before the light goes off. Reaction time and accuracy are measured electronically, so one can compete with oneself or others. The speed of the prompts is easily adjusted for varying abilities.

6. Skywall

One of the most exciting climbing walls in the Exergaming industry! Complete with a 10 program course, the wall will challenge anyone? from beginner to advance rock climber!

7. Playstation and Nintendo Wii consoles