Skip a Beat Heart Rate Game app for iPhone and iPad

Nominated for most innovative game of 2015 by Games for Change
2 Time Winner of the European Lovies Award

*Small bug: restart the game the first you play it to make sure the heart rate functionality works :). We are working on it!

As seen on Mashable, USA Today, Yahoo, Business Insider, Engadget, VentureBeat, Der Spiegel, De Telegraaf, NU.nl, Tech Digest and 127 other online publications!

Play the world’s first game that uses your actual heart rate as the game controller and learn to master your heart!

"Seeing your own heartbeat displayed in the corner of the screen is strange at first, and the gradual realization that you can control it to a certain degree, with the way you sit, breath, and think, is pretty mind-blowing" VentureBeat

“The game is fun and it has addictive potential, not only to put his speed and skill to the test, but also your heart rate. And that is exactly what the creators intended.” Der Spiegel

Explore the effect of different situations – what happens when you’ve had too much coffee? A long day at work? A good night sleep?

As you are playing Skip a Beat Heart Rate Game, your actual heart rate is used for score multipliers. Challenge yourself to influence your heart rate by using your thoughts, emotions, breathing and even posture. The game gives you instant personalized feedback on how your heart rate is changing.

Find out what works for you and learn how to control your heart rate while having fun!

*Best Dutch E-Health innovation by Ordina
*Nominated for the most innovative IT Health solution by Computable, Games for Health Europe
*Featured in over 136 magazines worldwide including VentureBeat, Touch Arcade, and App Advice.

Skip a Beat Heart Rate Game uses your actual heart rate. By placing your finger over the camera lens, your heart rate is measured by the game and is used to help you to overcome obstacles and score points. Your actual heart rate gives you the power to win the game!

FEATURES
- 4 game modes that challenge you to achieve a specific heart rate range
- In-depth Heart Rate statistics allow you to discover trends and insights
- Fun upbeat endless runner
- Unlockable Master mode
- Heart rate technology developed by TU Delft, Ordina & MIT engineers

RESCUE PRINCESS EUPHORIA
Skip is a frog on a mission to save his beloved princess Euphoria, facing all kinds of obstacles while puffing his cheeks to fly through the air. Use your heart to power Skip as he avoids enemies, collects insects and hops through the sky with his beating heart of love.

FLY TO THE BEAT OF YOUR HEART
Press on the screen and release to help Skip hop and avoid dangerous enemies along the way. If your heart rate stays within the right range (depending on which game mode is selected) your score is multiplied.

TIPS FOR USE
Gently cover the flash and camera lens with your finger. Your finger is illuminated by the flash and allows the camera lens to detect your pulse. It will take anywhere between 8-12 seconds to measure your heart rate when keeping your finger still.
It is important to cover the lens gently and not press too hard.
For safety purposes, Skip a Beat has a heart rate range of 56 to 98 bpm (beats per minute). If your heart rate is not detected in the game, it’s possible that your heart rate is outside this range.

DISCLAIMER
Although accurate when used properly, Skip a Beat is not intended to diagnose, prevent or treat any condition, or to be a substitute for professional medical care. Measurements and statistics are intended for informational and educational purposes only.

SUPPORT
We are happy to answer your questions! Get in touch at [email protected]

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