Proposal for a Detachable Game Controller Device for Scrap Material Craft

Application to Character Control Interfaces

Abstract

This study proposes a method of repurposing children's craftworks—originally made from household waste materials—as physical game controllers for digital games. By doing so, it aims to both promote environmental awareness and enhance children's sense of immersion in gameplay. In recent years, arts and crafts in elementary education have increasingly emphasized the use of household waste, in line with rising environmental concerns. However, many of these crafts are discarded after completion, limiting their educational impact. To address this, our method gives these creations a second life as interactive devices. We also examine the effectiveness of this approach in fostering deeper engagement with environmental issues and game-based learning.