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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Human-Computer Interaction
Game Studies

Background:

The online video game industry faces intense competition, driving the need for player retention strategies.
Machine learning (ML) models are increasingly used to predict player churn, but their 'black box' nature hinders adoption by domain experts.
Existing eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) techniques struggle to bridge the gap between complex models and non-technical gaming professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a reliable and interpretable solution for predicting player churn in online games.
To enhance the understanding of ML models for non-technical domain experts like game designers and product managers.
To propose XAI methods that provide actionable insights and identify key features for player retention interventions.

Main Methods:

Restructuring ML model inputs into explicit and implicit features to improve interpretability.
Establishing connections between explicit and implicit features to aid expert comprehension.
Conducting two case studies, incorporating expert feedback and a within-subject user study, to validate the approach.

Main Results:

The proposed method effectively predicts player churn while offering interpretable insights into model decisions.
Domain experts demonstrated improved understanding of ML model features and their implications for player behavior.
The approach successfully identified crucial features for targeted player retention interventions.

Conclusions:

The study presents a novel, interpretable framework for player churn prediction in the gaming industry.
Connecting explicit and implicit features significantly enhances the usability of ML models for non-technical experts.
The developed XAI approach provides actionable insights, facilitating data-driven decisions for player retention.