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Gender and Age Differences in Preferences on Game Elements and Platforms
Carina S González-González1,2, Pedro A Toledo-Delgado1, Vanesa Muñoz-Cruz1
1ITED Research Group, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Universidad de La Laguna, 38204 Tenerife, Spain.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 20, 2022
Summary
This study explores player types and game elements in online games, revealing how demographics like gender and age influence preferences for game design and platforms. Understanding these player differences is key for effective gameful application design.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Game Design
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Online games involve diverse player types and game elements.
- Understanding user interaction with gameful digital applications is crucial.
- Existing research lacks comprehensive insights into player-game element relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze player type models and game elements in online gaming.
- To explore user interaction types with gameful digital applications.
- To identify relationships between player demographics and game design preferences.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of player type models and game elements.
- Exploratory study utilizing a survey.
- Analysis of empirical data on user differences and preferences.
Main Results:
- Identified distinct player profiles based on demographics (gender, age, culture).
- Revealed significant relationships between player characteristics and game design elements.
- Highlighted platform/device influences on player engagement and preferences.
Conclusions:
- Player types and preferences are influenced by a combination of demographics and game design.
- This research bridges the knowledge gap concerning game element design, platforms, and player characteristics.
- Findings offer valuable insights for designing more effective and engaging gameful digital applications.
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