Submission Title
Presentation Type
Event
Location
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Roman Ballroom
Start Date
29-5-2013 10:00 AM
End Date
29-5-2013 10:30 AM
Disciplines
Gaming and Casino Operations Management | International Business | Statistics and Probability | Substance Abuse and Addiction | Tourism and Travel
Abstract
Introduction
The slot machines of today reflect an impressive design feat: translating cold win/loss probability into an unpredictable, whimsical, and engaging experience. A successful spin offers more than a quick payout, it’s an opportunity to experience hidden secrets within the machine: creative bonus games, rich animation and movie clips, even the chance to play simultaneously with other players on linked machines. Many of these characteristics are similar to design and gameplay elements of video games. Separate research into both slots and video games often reflect similar questions about design, motivation for play and addiction. This poster presents a visual and theoretical analysis of the convergence of video game elements into slot machines.
Included in
Gaming and Casino Operations Management Commons, International Business Commons, Statistics and Probability Commons, Substance Abuse and Addiction Commons, Tourism and Travel Commons
Mid-morning Break and Poster Sessions: A Comparative Analysis of Design and Motivation in Slot Machines and Video Games
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Roman Ballroom
Introduction
The slot machines of today reflect an impressive design feat: translating cold win/loss probability into an unpredictable, whimsical, and engaging experience. A successful spin offers more than a quick payout, it’s an opportunity to experience hidden secrets within the machine: creative bonus games, rich animation and movie clips, even the chance to play simultaneously with other players on linked machines. Many of these characteristics are similar to design and gameplay elements of video games. Separate research into both slots and video games often reflect similar questions about design, motivation for play and addiction. This poster presents a visual and theoretical analysis of the convergence of video game elements into slot machines.
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