This study investigated the acceptance of square dancers on a somatosensory game. Typical "Square dance" activity has a large number of middle-aged and older people dancing together accompanied by traditional songs in the park in China. Square Dance affords a way to relax and enjoy themselves for there tired residents. But there is some negative effect of the square dance such as nuisance and environmental issues. We envisage that indoor Somatosensory Gamesnot only can satisfy people's needs on entertainment and sports but also reduce the negative effect in public. Nine Chinese square dancers were invited to experience the somatosensory game, and the average time of experience is 43.67 minutes. Afterwordeach Chinese square dancer accepted an interview about their acceptance of the somatosensory game related to square dancing. The results showed that most reason for the elderly enjoying square dance because it can maintain body fitness. And the most importantlimitation of the square dance isair quality. Chinese square dancers also convey some suggestions for the somatosensory game on the market such as the game interface must be simple and easy to understand. This study is helpful for developing somatosensory games for the elderly in China.
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