Frequently asked questions about interactive sports and play
We sport less and less outdoors . We spend a lot of our spare time in front of the tv or computer . Interacting with a computer and the excitement to reach a higher level in a computer game is addictive . This effect is also used at interactive sports and play . The digital temptations are converted to encourage children to exercise more . but what is interactive sporting and playing really ? We asked our product developers Rob Tuitert and Thomas Hartong .
1 . Electronics outdoors , are you sure that ’ s vandalism proof ?
The interactives are developed to withstand the tough conditions outdoors , according to EN 1176 : 2008 . All elektronic components are housed in a solid steel or concrete construction . More than 300 installed interactives show that a computer in the public space is not a problem at al and that the products developed by Yalp are certainly vandalism proof . Examples are the Sutu Foootball wall at the Newtonplein in the Hague and the Fono Dj booth at Bijlmerpark in Amsterdam .
We have designed every detail to withstand every weather and usage condition . The product is made of high quality materials . All products have passed the vandalism tests with great success . For example , the impact resistance ( 1,000 × 50 kg ), resistance at temperature differences ( -35 ° C . to + 85 ° C .) and the resistance to shocks were successfully tested . We are convinced of the quality of our products , therefore every product comes with a 5 year warranty and service licence .
3 . Interactive sports and play is new , is it fully developed and properly functioning ?
The World ’ s first interactive play set was launched by Yalp in 2006 . Meanwhile , interactives such as the Yalp Sona have been placed in over 300 locations worldwide , and have won a great deal of awards . And we ’ re not done developing by a long shot ! Our product portfolio will only broaden and deepen in the coming years .
The unique play solutions Yalp has created have not gone by unnoticed . We have received the following honuors and awards :
• Red Dot Design Award 2014 - Yalp Fono Dj booth
• EU Profit Innovation Award 2013 - Yalp Memo Activity zone
• Pleisureworld Novelty Award 2012 - Yalp Fono Dje booth
• Building Holland Award 2012 - Yalp Sutu Football wall
• Leisure & Sport Totaal Award 2009 - Yalp Sutu Football wall
• Pleisureworld Novelty Award 2009 - Yalp Sutu Football wall
• Pleisureworld Novelty Award 2006 - Yalp Sona Play arch
2 . Is the Yalp Toro suitable for larger groups ?
Yes especially ! Most of the games are developed to be able to play solo , as in groups . Special games are developed for larger groups . These can be accessed through our owners ’ online administrator tool . On the other hand , we also have just as many games for single players that like to play solo . We have something for everyone . A maximum of 5 games can be switched on at once , the games can be changed manually or automatically . And we develop new games throughout the year , so when kids return to the same play set after about a while or so , they often experience entirely new games .
4 . Why interactive sports and play ?
Interactive play is the link between the digital and real world . The game world challenges , brings variety , innovation in games . The real world brings , among other things , physical exercise outdoors and social interaction . So the best of both worlds .
Our interactive products bring the solution towards today ’ s challenges , we live in a fast changing world with increased digitalisation . With our interactive products , we are meeting the demands of this new reality and the new generation , while ensuring the benefits of outdoor play . A swing or slide simply isn ’ t enough for todays generation anymore .