Goals and rewards can be a great way to motivate players to learn, try out features, and play longer - but in certain circumstances, they can actually backfire on you. To find out more, let’s jump into the psychology of motivation.
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Sources
[1] Undermining children’s intrinsic interest with extrinsic reward | Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
[2] Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic rewards in Klei’s latest game: Don’t Starve | The Penny Arcade Report
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[3] Outer Wilds: a game of curiosity-driven space exploration | USC Digital Library
[4] The Machinations Behind Infinifactory | Game Wisdom
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