Communications of the ACM · 2007 · 999 citations · 2 references
Social SciencesBehavioral SciencesGame TheoryGame PerformanceGame PlayingGaming CultureSerious GamesVideo Game CultureAffective GamingGenuine EmotionInteraction Flow Design
A well-designed game transports its players to their personal Flow Zones, delivering genuine feelings of pleasure and happiness.
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