The Effects of Collaboration and Competition on Players’ Perceptions in Human Computation Games

• Main Authors: Pe-Than, Ei Pa Pa, Goh, Dion Hoe-Lian, Lee, Chei Sian
• Other Authors: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Human Computation Games; Location-based content; Mobile multiplayer games; Information sharing; Enjoyment; Output quality
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/80340; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/40497
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Human Computation Games (HCGs) harness human intelligence through games to address computational problems. Collaboration and competition have emerged as the most commonly used HCG genres. Yet, little research has examined the effects of such genres on players’ perceptions. Through an experimental st...