Factsheet
Developer:
CGA Studio Games
Based in United Kingdom
Release date:
March 30 2022
Platforms:
Windows
Mac
Linux
iOS
Android
Nintendo Switch
Website:
indiedb.com/games/chill-panda
Available From:
$14.99 - Steam
Description
Embark on an expedition through the island of Chill Ville with Chill Panda in this atmospheric point and click adventure game. Find hidden objects, solve puzzles, create captivating artwork, and take on quests for the Panda Islanders. Can you help keep Panda calm and fill up the Well of Wellbeing?
History
Chill Panda is both a mental health self-support tool as well as a fun game. It began as an NHS approved app in 2017, teaching children simple techniques for recognising and managing anxiety. When signs of anxiety are detected, users are prompted to complete wellbeing activities based on movement, distraction, or breathing exercises, whivh Dr Micklewright (NHS Doctor) says are “well-used strategies for helping children manage worry or anxiety.” Users can measure their heart rate, then use a sliding scale to indicate how they are feeling, and the app will place them on a 'mood grid' and enable them to easily track their progress and work out which activities work best for them. Chill Panda isn't a medical device but the techniques we use in the game draw on a broad spectrum of scientific studies and evidence. There are plenty of games on the market that address the issue of anxiety in adults but very few designed to help children under eight recognise and manage feelings of anxiety. We've spent the last two years in a global pandemic, which is scary for children. However, we knew, before Covid 19, that children were experiencing more anxiety at a younger age. There's a lot of well publicised research exploring why children are more anxious and areas of children's mental health to be aware of. Mental health charity Place2Be says two thirds of 10/11 year olds worry all the time. It's shocking but there's plenty for them to worry about in the modern world. By working closely with Dr Caroline Belcher, CGA has identified four pillars of relaxation. These pillars help refocus anxious children and are incorporated into activities in our game - giving children skills for life.
Features
- Relaxing
- Adventure
- Exploration
- Play your way to a calmer day
- Family-friendly
Videos
Chill Panda Trailer YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Selected Articles
- ""One of the Top 5 Apps That Can Help Your Anxious Child""
- Stacey B, Medium - ""Chill Panda teaches children simple techniques for recognising and managing anxiety. When signs of anxiety are detected, users are prompted to complete wellbeing activities based on movement, distraction, or breathing exercises, which Dr Micklewright says are “well-used strategies for helping children manage worry or anxiety.”""
- Dr. Micklewright, NHS Doctor, and Digital Health S, Youtube review of Mental Health apps
Monetization Permission
CGA Studio Games allows for the contents of Chill Panda to be published through video broadcasting services for any commercial or non-commercial purposes. Monetization of videos created containing assets from Chill Panda is legally & explicitly allowed by CGA Studio Games. This permission can be found in writing at https://www.indiedb.com/games/chill-panda/presskit.
Additional Links
Press Kit
Link to our Press Kit cgastudio.cgasimulation.com/sheet.php?p=chill_panda.
Chill Panda on our Studio Website
For more information visit the CGA Studio Games website. cgastudio.games/chillpanda.
Chill Panda Website
Official Game Website link chillpanda.co.uk.
About CGA Studio Games
Boilerplate
CGA Studio (previously Onteca) is a Liverpool-based independent publisher that has been making games since 2001, with a Wii cult favourite under their belt: Monsteca. The team have many years of experience, working for major studios such as Sony, Lucas Arts, and producing content for the BBC, AMD and Intel.
Until 2015 CGA produced top-tier Casual mobile games. During 2016 they expanded their portfolio with PC games like Space Ribbon, a party race game on Steam. CGA also put their experience into Health Care apps with Chill Panda; a "relax to win" game among the Top 5 Apps to Reduce Anxiety in Children.
Over the past few years CGA has grown into their own as an indie developer and found their niche among retro arcade games such as Pinball and classic racing games. Using their expertise in emerging technologies (digital twins), CGA are developing ultra-realistic games like Virtual Driving School.
2022 marked CGA’s first release as a third-party publisher with Formula Retro Racing.
More information
More information on CGA Studio Games, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Chill Panda Credits
cgastudiogames
Founder
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks