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Understanding the Kaleidoscopic Nature of Interactive Digital Narratives Through Repeat Experience

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This chapter examines the centrality of repeat experiences in interactive digital narratives (IDNs), highlighting how repetition enhances the understanding and appreciation of these works. It explores the kaleidoscopic nature of IDNs, where multiple playthroughs are essential for fully grasping the narrative and systemic complexities. The chapter reviews and synthesizes Mitchell's models of repeat experience, reframing them within Koenitz's System, Process, Product (SPP) model. It also discusses the role of the afterstory in shaping subsequent playthroughs and the triple-hermeneutic process involved in interpreting IDNs. The text delves into the motivations behind replay, the impact of variation on player engagement, and the challenges of achieving narrative and system closure. It concludes by identifying areas for future research, such as understanding the motivations for replay beyond closure and the distinction between simple and reflective replay. The chapter provides a foundation for further study into the kaleidoscopic nature of interactive digital narratives and their potential for encouraging reflection on complex systems.
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next chapter An Architecture for Interactive Storytelling in the Domain of Care Training
Title
Understanding the Kaleidoscopic Nature of Interactive Digital Narratives Through Repeat Experience
Author
Alex Mitchell
Copyright Year
2026
Book
Interactive Storytelling

Print ISBN: 978-3-032-12407-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-032-12408-1

Copyright Year: 2026

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-12408-1_1
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