dance pad

Step-sensing game mat

A dance pad is a flat electronic controller with pressure-sensitive panels that players step on to input commands, typically used with rhythm video games like Dance Dance Revolution.

Arrows or symbols scroll on screen, and players must hit the corresponding panels in time with the music.

Also called a dance mat.

gaming

DDR

Foot-based rhythm arcade

arrows · difficulty · high score · combo · multiplayer · leaderboard · tournament · score attack · perfect · miss

rhythm

beatmatching

Aligning tracks' tempos

syncopation · tempo · BPM · beat · downbeat · crossover · doubles · stream · freeze · jump

fitness

exercise

Activity for fitness

  • workoutStructured physical exercise
  • cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
  • aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises

calorie burn · sweat · endurance · movement · exergaming · weight loss · stamina · leg workout · physical activity · health

Categories
Opposites
input method

dance padjoystick

Tilting lever for control

gamepad · controller · mouse · keyboard · thumbstick

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G