In multiplayer cooperative video games, players traditionally use individual controllers, inferring others' actions through on-screen visuals and their own movements. This indirect understanding limits truly collaborative gameplay. Research in Joint Action shows that when manipulating a single object, motor performance improves when two people operate together while sensing each other's movements. Building on this, we developed a controller allowing multiple players to operate simultaneously while sharing haptic sensations. We showcased our system at exhibitions, gathering feedback from over 150 participants on how shared sensory input affects their gaming experience. This approach could transform player interaction, enhance cooperation, and redefine multiplayer gaming experiences.

翻译：在多人合作视频游戏中，玩家传统上使用独立控制器，通过屏幕视觉反馈及自身动作推断其他玩家的行为。这种间接理解限制了真正的协作游戏体验。联合行动研究表明，当两人共同操作单一物体并能感知彼此动作时，其运动表现会得到提升。基于此，我们开发了一种允许多名玩家同步操作并共享触觉反馈的控制器。我们在展览中展示了该系统，收集了150余名参与者关于共享感官输入如何影响游戏体验的反馈。该方法有望革新玩家互动模式，增强协作效能，并重塑多人游戏体验。