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Gamification, Serious Games, Ludic Simulation, and other Contentious Categories

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International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations, Volume 5, Issue 2

Pages 1 - 19

https://doi.org/10.4018/jgcms.2013040101

Published: 01 April 2013 Publication History

Abstract

This paper provides a conceptual framework for gamification, ludic simulations, and serious games. Central to this framework is the spectrum of design that differentiates work and play. Work and play help define software in purpose as games, productivity software, and entertainment. These categories are informed through cognitive feature analysis of narrative and game play structure. Both can be analyzed to determine the degree of work or play in an activity, as well as issues that influence sustained engagement, which is essential for avoiding game abandonment. To demonstrate the framework for the design and analysis of gamification, ludic simulations, and serious games, several case studies are presented with feature analysis to substantiate the categories.

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International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations Volume 5, Issue 2

April 2013

72 pages

ISSN:1942-3888

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Nah FEschenbrenner BZeng QTelaprolu VSepehr S(2018)Flow in gamingInternational Journal of Information Systems and Management10.1504/IJISAM.2014.0622881:1/2(83-124)Online publication date: 11-Dec-2018
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