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design the experience keeping the aforementioned details in mind and identifying if
the choice of these elements and mechanics adhere to desired interaction(s). The
designer is free to choose any elements from the array, even propose alternatives via
the
Mystery
cards, but still have the visual representation outlining their objectives,
bringing them back to the focus of their gamified approach.
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Discussion
While no empirical research has yet to be conducted, preliminary interactions with the
Gamicards
looks promising. Inexperienced designers grasped the concept and design
process quickly, understanding the basic concept of gamified design, while more
experienced designers considered a range of different aspects that they would not
necessarily have thought or focused directly on without the use of the cards. Thus for
experienced designers, it has provided a complementary framework to their pre-
existing methods and knowledge and for inexperienced designers, these cards and
resources have provided a foundation to develop their skills and understanding on
how to implement game elements and mechanics into an experience. While
Gamicards
are very much in the early prototype stage, further testing and iterations
are expected to provide more solid results. This is to be further reinforced with current
research into the relationship between personality types and game elements and
mechanics.
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