Humans are naturally inclined towards problem-solving, which keeps gamers engaged for hours. Games are designed to be easy to start but challenging to master, appealing to this intrinsic motivation. Game designers incorporate problem-solving scenarios that require players to navigate complex challenges. This dynamic mirrors the perseverance found in scientific research, particularly in areas like cancer treatment, where scientists must also devise strategic approaches to tackle complex issues. Understanding this connection between gaming and real-world problem-solving offers insights into both fields and their challenges.
The best games are easy to learn and difficult to master. Games exploit this evolved tendency; they appeal to the ancient circuitry in us that strives to figure things out.
Game designers create a virtual embodiment of some kind of problem-solving situation - escaping an enemy, defeating an opponent, making it to the next level, unlocking a skill.
In 'Gaming Cancer', parallels between gaming and scientific problem solving are drawn, focusing on finding solutions for complex issues like cancer treatment.
Scientists, like game players, must thread an incredibly narrow path through action space, but the situation is far more difficult.
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