Huaqiu Wu¹, Tyler Boulom², ¹USA, ²Woodbury University,USA

This paper addresses the need for healthier and more meaningful digital experiences for children and seniors. Many modern games contribute to anxiety, overstimulation, and cognitive decline, while seniors face increased dementia risk from inactivity. Adventures of Weiqi offers a solution by transforming the ancient strategy game Go into an accessible, educational adventure. The system features three interconnected components: a training hub, an adventure progression system, and a review center. Development involved overcoming challenges in UI design, level organization, and AI implementation. Two experiments demonstrated that structured training improves puzzle accuracy and that reviewing past games enhances future performance. Overall, the project shows strong potential as a cognitive-training tool that blends entertainment with mental stimulation.

Cognitive Training, Game-Based Learning, Strategic Games, Digital Wellbeing