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This study introduces the M.A.G.I.C. framework, adapting game design principles from Magic: The Gathering to improve mobile health (mHealth) interventions. The framework aims to boost user engagement and therapeutic outcomes in digital health technologies.

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  • Behavioral Health
  • Game Design Principles

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  • Digital health technologies are rapidly advancing, prompting exploration of novel methods for clinical interventions.
  • Behavioral health experts and developers are seeking innovative ways to modernize technology-based interventions.
  • Magic: The Gathering (MTG), a popular fantasy role-playing card game, offers valuable design lessons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline game design principles from MTG.
  • To explore their application in enhancing mobile health (mHealth) interventions.
  • To introduce the M.A.G.I.C. framework for mHealth development.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized 20 lessons from MTG's head designer, Mark Rosewater.
  • Developed the M.A.G.I.C. framework for mHealth.
  • Identified key components: Mesmerization, Audience-centeredness, Goal-orientation, Individualization, and Community-drivenness.

Main Results:

  • The M.A.G.I.C. framework components are derived from MTG's success factors.
  • These elements can foster engaging, customizable, and user-friendly mHealth interventions.
  • The framework provides a template for developing successful digital health tools.

Conclusions:

  • The M.A.G.I.C. framework offers a novel approach to mHealth development.
  • It leverages proven game design strategies to enhance user engagement.
  • This framework has the potential to maximize therapeutic outcomes in digital health.