Learning to play: understanding in-game tutorials with a pilot study on implicit tutorials

Cao, Shuangyuan; Liu, Fang

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11482

Cited by 5 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 18 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Instructive elements in the game are important for player engagement and a positive gameplay experience. 25 Whereas these assessments are based on descriptions, actual effectiveness would require playtesting and comparisons based on objective scoring mechanisms like SUS. 26…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of gaming for information, education and communication of AMR: full review of online education resources

Trehan,

Goujet,

Sharma

et al. 2024

JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background The first objective of the Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is to improve awareness and understanding of AMR through effective communication, education and training. Towards this several efforts have been made to create AMR awareness resources. The aim of these resources is to inform the public about responsible antibiotic use and drive positive behavioural change. Digital media and specifically games can serve as unique innovative platforms in public communication programmes. Objectives This study focuses on compiling and evaluating game-based AMR resources. Recognizing the engaging and creative potential of games as learning tools, the primary objective of this study was to identify games that can be used, individually or in combination depending on their unique focus and gameplay experience, for AMR awareness. Furthermore, games are evaluated on five objective criteria and recommendations are made towards further development of gaming resources towards AMR awareness. Methods Meticulous curation was performed to mine information, education and communication resources, with a primary focus on games for AMR awareness and evaluating them based on game design and gameplay, AMR content and learning, engagement and replay appeal, learning outcomes, and level of difficulty and challenges. Results In this study, we selected 12 AMR games. Our evaluations, spanning various gamification elements and interactive parameters, informed recommendations for future AMR resource development, including multilevel game design, varied graphics, simple-to-understand rules, sustained challenge and a sense of reward, among others. Conclusions This study generated the first-ever comprehensive catalogue of AMR games that may assist public communication programmes for AMR awareness. Evaluation of these games led to actionable design recommendations for future resources towards effective communication of AMR complexity, enhanced learning and awareness.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of gaming for information, education and communication of AMR: full review of online education resources

Trehan,

Goujet,

Sharma

et al. 2024

JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Several studies have emphasized the importance of tutorials for video games. Cao and Liu (2022) highlighted the significance of tutorials in teaching the mechanics of video games and increasing player engagement. Similarly, Shannon et al (2013) demonstrated that tutorials in serious games optimize performance and knowledge gain and emphasized the need to properly design tutorials for serious games.…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Design and development of a gamified tutorial for iVR serious games

Miguel-Alonso,

Guillen-Sanz,

Rodriguez-Garcia

et al. 2023

ECGBL

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Serious games, including immersive Virtual Reality (iVR) experiences, can be challenging for players due to their unfamiliar control systems and mechanics. This study focuses on designing a gamified tutorial for iVR serious games that not only teaches iVR interactions but also enhances user enjoyment and engagement. The tutorial consists of progressively challenging mini-games that adapt to the user's performance. Tips and recommendations are provided through a robot avatar if users struggle or make mistakes. An optional narrative is included to enhance user engagement, but it is not mandatory for the iVR experience. Gamification elements, such as point collection and progress updates, are incorporated into the tutorial. It can be played independently or as an introduction to iVR serious games. The goal is to use gamification principles to maintain user engagement and flow while enhancing the learning experience in the virtual world.

show abstract

“…The benefit of an implicit tutorial is stated and proven, as the quotation goes, "Implicit tutorials can be especially beneficial for players with profound experience in gaming." [4] The implicit tutorial is present throughout the whole game. The aforementioned use of contrast in terms of gameplay can be considered an implicit tutorial as it guides the player simply by contrasts commonly seen in real life, like colors, instead of popping up in-game text guidelines.…”

Section: Way To Guide and Narratementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The layouts of the first level resemble each other. Complex mechanic tends to magnify the flaw of the implicit tutorial as it is stated that "The implicit tutorial's defect of being vague is especially significant when the mechanic it teaches is complex the implicit tutorial's defect of being vague is especially significant when the mechanic it teaches is complex" [4]. These two games both apply implicit tutorial with minimal defects, as they both have simple mechanism.…”

Section: Way To Guide and Narratementioning

confidence: 99%

A Pilot Study on the Video Game Interface from the Perspective of the Human-Computer Interaction -- Taking Far: Lone Sails as an Example

Wang

2023

LNEP

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The advancing IT industry gives rise to the video game industry, where more fancy and exquisite graphics can be generated. The property of video games based on human-computer interaction that associated the IT industry with art and design draws more and more attention from scholars. A genre called indie video games is less popular and less discussed. As a result, this paper is written to research the human-computer interaction applied in an indie video game, Far: Lone Sails. A pilot study will be conducted by reading and analyzing its official artbook, actual scenes during the process of the game, and relevant articles to answer the question, How does an indie video game interface manage to engage the player based on human-computer interaction? After conducting the pilot study, it can be concluded that to engage players, Far: Lone Sails applies different forms of human-computer interactions to build moods, a bond with a non-human character, contrasts, guidance, and narration.

show abstract

Learning to play: understanding in-game tutorials with a pilot study on implicit tutorials

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

The role of gaming for information, education and communication of AMR: full review of online education resources

The role of gaming for information, education and communication of AMR: full review of online education resources

Design and development of a gamified tutorial for iVR serious games

A Pilot Study on the Video Game Interface from the Perspective of the Human-Computer Interaction -- Taking Far: Lone Sails as an Example

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About