TEKOHÁ: jogo de cartas sobre elementos da cultura brasileira em contexto de momentos de espera

Abstract

This work explores the creation of a portable, easy-to-learn card game that draws on elements of Brazilian fauna, flora, and folklore, with illustrations produced through generative artificial intelligence (AI). Designed for waiting situations, the game aims to entertain and ease mental health symptoms, using AI to create detailed and functional illustrations. Through a literature review, the benefits of using games for health treatment as well as social and educational development were demonstrated. The challenges faced included refining the prompts given to the AI in order to ensure accurate representations. For future research, it is suggested to explore personalizing the game based on individual preferences and to evaluate the effects of its use in different settings. This project demonstrates the feasibility of using advanced technologies in game design and the relevance of this form of entertainment as a therapeutic tool in everyday contexts