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Calibration of game dynamics for a more even multi-player experience

Authors:

Mauro Scanagatta,

Michela Ferron,

Giulia Deppieri,

Annapaola MarconiAuthors Info & Claims

IUI '20: Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces

Pages 443 - 453

https://doi.org/10.1145/3377325.3377521

Published: 17 March 2020 Publication History

Abstract

When designing a serious game it is paramount to take into account that the players' performance may greatly vary. In many types of games the performance will impact the game experience, as it is related to a point acquisition mechanic. In specific contexts, such as multi-player non-competitive or collaborative games, the designer may desire to minimize this variability, reducing the difference in game progression between low-performing and high-performing players. In this paper we detail such a context: an educational serious game for sustainability addressed to classes of a primary school, where the low performance of a class may not be necessarily related to the children's effort. We thus present and evaluate a novel approach for the calibration of the game dynamics for achieving a more even player experience.

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Index Terms

Calibration of game dynamics for a more even multi-player experience
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Artificial intelligence
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)

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Paraschos PKoulouriotis D(2022)Game Difficulty Adaptation and Experience Personalization: A Literature ReviewInternational Journal of Human–Computer Interaction10.1080/10447318.2021.202000839:1(1-22)Online publication date: 18-Apr-2022
https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2021.2020008
Carvalho LNeto J(2022)Serious games may shape the future of accounting education by exploring hybrid skillsAccounting Education10.1080/09639284.2022.208824132:6(670-693)Online publication date: 16-Jun-2022
https://doi.org/10.1080/09639284.2022.2088241
Kazhamiakin RLoria EMarconi AScanagatta M(2021)A Gamification Platform to Analyze and Influence Citizens’ Daily Transportation ChoicesIEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems10.1109/TITS.2021.304979222:4(2153-2167)Online publication date: Apr-2021
https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2021.3049792

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