fish in a bottle play Keepy Uppy with Blue Peter

 

Children’s television programme Blue Peter has launched a new game showcasing the latest in motion sensor technology as part of the build up to the FIFA World Cup which kicks off this month.

Keepy Uppy is a football game with a difference designed by digital production agency fish in a bottle who were commissioned to create the game after winning a competitive pitch.

The game uses the latest motion sensor technology to incorporate the player’s webcam at home which removes the need for a controller. Keepy Uppy was the second most played game on the BBC website within the first day of it launching.

Drew Wilkins, Client Services Director at fish in a bottle said:
“We originally introduced webcam features on the BAFTA nominated “In the Night Garden” project and since then have wanted to push that technology further. We’re really pleased with the popularity of the game even at this early stage and shows the growing move toward motion sensor gaming.”

Players use their footy skills to become a Keepy Uppy champion by keeping the ball in the air for as long as possible. There are points to be gained and times to beat.

The game can be played even if players do not own a webcam by playing with a mouse.

Richard England, Assistant Producer at BBC said:
“It is important for us to make the game accessible to all. By allowing players to use their mouse or webcam to play the game it allows everyone to play whilst still pushing innovation through the use of motion sensor technology.”

The game has been showcased on Blue Peter this month, to play the game visit www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/bluepeter/games/keepyuppy.shtml.