<!doctype html><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <title>Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty #850725007479 (2025-02-05)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-054914564203.mit-edu.top/post/3645892071"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/css/style.css"> <script src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico"> <!-- Open Graph Metadata --> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty #850725007479 (2025-02-05)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-054914564203.mit-edu.top/post/3645892071" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/2.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-05T04:48:01Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Margaret Allen" /> <meta property="og:article:section" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" /> <!-- Schema.org --> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ScholarlyArticle", "headline": "Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty #850725007479 (2025-02-05)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Margaret Allen", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-054914564203.mit-edu.top/post/3645892071" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-05T04:48:01Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/2.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/850725007479" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-054914564203.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "850725007479", "abstract": "Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty #850725007479 (2025-02-05)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty", "author": "Dr. Margaret Allen", "datePublished": "2025-02-05T04:48:01Z", "url": "https://blog-054914564203.mit-edu.top/post/3645892071" } } </script></head> <body> <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-header"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-close"> <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span> </div> </div> <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div> </div> <nav class="site-nav"> <div class="container"> <div class="site-navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-054914564203.mit-edu.top" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">mit-edu.top</a> </div> <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </nav> <div class="section post-section pt-5"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="text-center"> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/16.jpg" alt="Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty" title="Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Margaret Allen</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-05</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Margaret Allen for contributing the article "Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/2.jpg" alt="Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty" title="Behavioral Economics in Mobile Game Design: Modeling Decision-Making Under Uncertainty" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This research investigates how mobile games contribute to the transhumanist imagination by exploring themes of human enhancement and augmented reality (AR). The study examines how mobile AR games, such as Pokémon Go, offer new forms of interaction between players and their physical environments, effectively blurring the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds. Drawing on transhumanist philosophy and media theory, the paper explores the implications of AR technology for redefining human perception, cognition, and embodiment. It also addresses ethical concerns related to the over-reliance on AR technologies and the potential for social disconnection.</p><p>This study examines the political economy of mobile game development, focusing on the labor dynamics, capital flows, and global supply chains that underpin the mobile gaming industry. The research investigates how outsourcing, labor exploitation, and the concentration of power in the hands of large multinational corporations shape the development and distribution of mobile games. Drawing on Marxist economic theory and critical media studies, the paper critiques the economic models that drive the mobile gaming industry and offers a critical analysis of the ethical, social, and political implications of the industry's global production networks.</p><p>This research applies behavioral economics theories to the analysis of in-game purchasing behavior in mobile games, exploring how psychological factors such as loss aversion, framing effects, and the endowment effect influence players' spending decisions. The study investigates the role of game design in encouraging or discouraging spending behavior, particularly within free-to-play models that rely on microtransactions. The paper examines how developers use pricing strategies, scarcity mechanisms, and rewards to motivate players to make purchases, and how these strategies impact player satisfaction, long-term retention, and overall game profitability. The research also considers the ethical concerns associated with in-game purchases, particularly in relation to vulnerable players.</p><p>This study explores the social and economic implications of microtransactions in mobile gaming, focusing on player behavior, spending patterns, and the potential for addiction. It also investigates the broader effects on the gaming industry, such as the shift in business models, the emergence of virtual economies, and the ethical concerns surrounding "pay-to-win" mechanics. The research offers policy recommendations to address these issues in a balanced manner.</p><p>This study compares the educational efficacy of mobile games designed for learning with those created purely for entertainment purposes, examining their impacts on knowledge retention, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Drawing from educational theory, cognitive psychology, and game design, the research evaluates how various game mechanics—such as points, challenges, and feedback loops—affect learning outcomes. The paper investigates how mobile games can bridge the gap between fun and education, proposing a framework for creating hybrid games that are both enjoyable and educational. 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