Analysis of the impact of various gamification factors on the level of player satisfaction

Krystian Demidiuk

krystian.demidiuk@pollub.edu.pl
Lublin University of Technology (Poland)

Małgorzata Plechawska-Wójcik


Lublin University of Technology (Poland)

Abstract

Gamification has become a very popular term for a wide range of opportunities to increase customer interest and satisfaction. This has many uses, including science, commerce and everyday life. Despite the widespread use of gamification mechanisms, the scale of possible benefits is still unknown. The following work examines the influence of various gamification factors on a player's playing time and satisfaction in order to find the factor that brings the greatest benefit. The research was carried out using a game specially created for this purpose and on the basis of the results of the survey presented to the players. The results show that the five selected gamification factors are the challenges and the badges awarded for them have the greatest impact on both examined metrics.


Keywords:

gamification, immersion, player satisfaction

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2022-03-30

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Demidiuk, K., & Plechawska-Wójcik, M. (2022). Analysis of the impact of various gamification factors on the level of player satisfaction. Journal of Computer Sciences Institute, 22, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.35784/jcsi.2770

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Krystian Demidiuk 
krystian.demidiuk@pollub.edu.pl
Lublin University of Technology Poland

Authors

Małgorzata Plechawska-Wójcik 

Lublin University of Technology Poland

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