Getting ready to play*

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"I am loading the game. I am looking forward to playing it with you. I will let you know when I am ready."

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Interaction Situation

User and robot have agreed to play a game together. User knows that the game is about to start and is waiting for the robot to indicate its readiness and start the game.  

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Solution

Let the robot express that:

  • Its anticipation of the game to play through a playful sound or colorful light signal. (Joyful anticipation) 
  • It is in the process of processing/ loading the game through a light animation or movement. (Loading animation) 
  • Its operation mode is <on> setting the status light to permanently glowing. (Operation mode on) 

Related patterns:

Needs: Joyful anticipation AND Loading animation AND Operation mode on 

Opposed patterns: all other composed patterns – two composed patterns can never be executed at the same time

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Examples