Opisał ją węgierski psycholog, Csikszentmihalyi (w zasadzie to Mihály Csíkszentmihályi). Oto jej wersja bardziej growa:
Eight elements of the GameFlow model: concentration, challenge, player skills, control, clear goals, feedback, immersion, and social interaction:
- Games should require concentration and the player should be able to concentrate on the game
- Games should be sufficiently challenging and match the player’s skill level
- Games must support player skill development and mastery
- Players should feel a sense of control over their actions in the game
- Games should provide the player with clear goals at appropriate times
- Players must receive appropriate feedback at appropriate times
- Players should experience deep but effortless involvement in the game
- Games should support and create opportunities for social interaction
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