SGameFlow framework: How to experience enjoyment in Serious Game (SG) for Motor Impaired Users (MIU)

Abstract

Ahstract-Benefiting from the popularity of computer game, Serious Game (SG) has been reaching a wide range of users. However, research on user interface design factors in SG for the Motor Impaired User (MIU) is still narrow, especially for the enjoyment experience context. This paper is aimed to proposed user interface design factors framework (SGameFlow) that makes MIU experience enjoyment when playing SG. This study is based on GameFlow Model to develop a rigorous user interface design factors that makes MIU experience enjoyment when playing SG. We make use of certain original model's factors together with three new factors (learning opportunities, accessibility and adaptivity) to predict user interface design factors of MIU enjoyment experience in SG.

Standardizing the Development of Serious Games for Physical Rehabilitation: Conceptual Framework Proposal

“…Zain et al [ 27 ] introduced a framework based on the flow theory of computer game usability and user experience. This framework consists of 8 elements: player skills, challenge, concentration, feedback, immersion, learning opportunities, accessibility, and adaptability.…”

“…Concentration: A serious game is motivating when the patients can fully focus on the game. Zain et al [27] indicate that serious games should attract the patient's attention at all times, avoiding distractions from the main task. 8.…”

“…This strategy is innovative since a similar proposal is not found in related literature. The reviewed studies described the concept but not the application of gamification in a development phase [26][27][28]. Serious games require a communication interface to control the video game.…”

“…RenderX3. Adaptability: According to Zain et al[27], the user needs 3 factors: (1) user motivation, that is, why are you interested? (2) experiences and skills, that is, what skills are required to play?…”

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