Abstract
The convergence of crowdsoucing and gaming has led to the rise of new game genres that leverage the collective intelligence of online players. These are called crowdsourcing games, and they have become a viable option for garnering georeferenced metadata for digital library projects. Understanding the phenomenon of these games requires consideration of gameplay mechanics and their effects on players’ motivations. Given the scarcity of research in this area, this study investigates how gameplay mechanics—collaboration and competition—influence motivations for playing and sharing mobile content. We conducted a between-subjects experiment using a non-game app and two virtual-pet-themed games with the collaborative and competitive mechanics respectively. Results indicate that crowdsourcing games lead to a higher level of enjoyment, immersion, and socializing. Moreover, the collaborative and competitive games were found to differ with respect to achievement, relaxation, task efficiency, and skills development.
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Pe-Than, E.P.P., Goh, D.HL., Lee, C.S. (2017). Motivational Difference Across Gameplay Mechanics: An Investigation in Crowdsourcing Mobile Content. In: Choemprayong, S., Crestani, F., Cunningham, S. (eds) Digital Libraries: Data, Information, and Knowledge for Digital Lives. ICADL 2017. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 10647. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70232-2_16
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