On this section, we will be outlining our gameplay loop for both gameplay experiences.
| Gameplay Loop | The Physical Space | The Reflective App |
|---|---|---|
| Activity | Players are able to observe their surroundings, reflect and potentially interact with the digital world in some way. | Players are to create their own plan of action/agenda for the upcoming days through playful interactions and reflection. |
| Opportunity | Opportunity to immerse and engage themselves into a Mixed Reality environment - through engaging visuals and sound. | |
| Provides a method of escapism and distraction in times of despearate need. | ||
| Opportunity to revisit when needed. | Opportunity to be more organised by schedulling and creating visual to-do lists. | |
| Revisit the application to make changes. | ||
| Encourage self-awareness and self-reflection. |
| | Reward | Players are rewarded with their own quiet immersive zone. Experience will evoke feelings of calm, peace and ease. Regulation both physically and emotionally. Reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, overwhelm and panic. | Rewarded with action plan, resulting in players being more organised with school work, appointments etc. Rewarded with additional material such as motivational quotes, affirmations and reminders. |
The Refined Gameplay Loop
Activity
Players are able to observe a Mixed Reality immersive environment tailored to evoke feelings of calm, relaxation, peace and positivity. They are then provided with a supporting application where players are required to create their own visual agenda through simple interaction with ‘task’ icons.
Opportunity
Gameplay provides players with the opportunity to enter a personal quiet zone in times of desparate need, where they have the chance to observe their surroundings and focus on the present moment. Players have the opportunity to engage with a physical immersive environment by listening to calming music and soothing visuals, in order to reduce sensations similar to overwhelm and panic, and be able to revisit whenever it’s required. Post-experience, players have the opportunity to self-reflect by creating visual to-do lists and establishing ways to organise themselves more effectively.
Reward
Players are rewarded with an accessible safe space with no fear of judgment and the freedom to self-reflect when it’s most needed, resulting in both emotional and physical regulation. In addition to this, players are provided with the tools to encourage motivation, planning and organisation.
Gameplay Flow Chart
This Flow Chart demonstrates the intended game experience for players including their thoughts and feelings at each stage.
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