Playful science: Deriving computer games from complex systems

Kirkham, R; Blum, J; Brown, M

doi:10.1145/2559206.2581312

Playful science: Deriving computer games from complex systems

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Abstract

We explore the possibility of converting computational models of real-world phenomena into computer games. Fusing the fields of computer games and complexity science enables us to not only directly educate the public about science, but also perform valuable scientific research through crowdsourcing whilst introducing genuinely innovative gaming experiences. We highlight the natural overlap between these concerns, before offering our vision as to how to take this forwards as a cohesive research agenda.