Games_Help_Citizen_Science

This note last modified January 27, 2021

Authors: Iacovides Cox Year : Tags : citizen science

studied foldit and eyewire

players wanted

  • understand the science
  • get progress updates
  • see personal contributions
  • see the researchers behind the project
  • see relative performance

gamification does not attract new players, but retains old ones

suggestions:

  • teams
  • meaningful mechanics
  • forums and chat facilities (community building)
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