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2017 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. Introduction to Gamification: Foundation and Underlying Theories

Authors : Amir Matallaoui, Nicolai Hanner, Rüdiger Zarnekow

Published in: Gamification

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This introductory article provides basic definitions, concepts and theories surrounding gamification that are used throughout the remainder of this book. It distinguishes gamification from other research areas, such as gameful design and serious games. It then goes on to introduce common game mechanics, achievement systems, game dynamics and aesthetics. The second part of the article focusses on underlying theories. It examines the influence of motivation theory, achievement goal theory and flow theory on gamification. The article also describes different player archetypes.

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Metadata
Title
Introduction to Gamification: Foundation and Underlying Theories
Authors
Amir Matallaoui
Nicolai Hanner
Rüdiger Zarnekow
Copyright Year
2017
Book
Gamification

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-45555-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-45557-0

Copyright Year: 2017

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45557-0_1

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