<!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>Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games #837550328219 (2025-02-03)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-173237649410.mit-edu.top/post/8135760249"> <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="Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games #837550328219 (2025-02-03)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-173237649410.mit-edu.top/post/8135760249" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/3.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-02T18:02:00Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Patricia Brown" /> <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": "Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games #837550328219 (2025-02-03)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Patricia Brown", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top" }, "url": "https://blog-173237649410.mit-edu.top/post/8135760249" }, "datePublished": "2025-02-02T18:02:00Z", "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/3.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "mit-edu.top", "issn": "10.1069/837550328219" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "mit-edu.top", "url": "https://blog-173237649410.mit-edu.top" }, "doi": "837550328219", "abstract": "Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games #837550328219 (2025-02-03)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games", "author": "Dr. Patricia Brown", "datePublished": "2025-02-02T18:02:00Z", "url": "https://blog-173237649410.mit-edu.top/post/8135760249" } } </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-173237649410.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/20.jpg" alt="Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games" title="Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Patricia Brown</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-03</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Patricia Brown for contributing the article "Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games". </p> <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/3.jpg" alt="Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games" title="Learning from Sparse Rewards: AI Strategies in Puzzle-Based Mobile Games" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>This study presents a multidimensional framework for understanding the diverse motivations that drive player engagement across different mobile game genres. By drawing on Self-Determination Theory (SDT), the research examines how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors—such as achievement, autonomy, social interaction, and competition—affect player behavior and satisfaction. The paper explores how various game genres (e.g., casual, role-playing, and strategy games) tailor their game mechanics to cater to different motivational drivers. It also evaluates how player motivation impacts retention, in-game purchases, and long-term player loyalty, offering a deeper understanding of game design principles and their role in shaping player experiences.</p><p>Virtual reality transports players to alternate dimensions, blurring the lines between reality and fiction, and offering glimpses of futuristic realms yet to be explored. Through immersive simulations and interactive experiences, VR technology revolutionizes gaming, providing unprecedented levels of immersion and engagement. From virtual adventures in space to realistic simulations of historical events, VR opens doors to limitless possibilities, inviting players to step into worlds beyond imagination.</p><p>This research explores the potential of integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques into mobile game design to promote mental health and well-being. The study investigates how game mechanics, such as goal-setting, positive reinforcement, and self-reflection, can be used to incorporate CBT principles into mobile games aimed at addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Drawing on psychological theories of behavior change, the paper examines the efficacy of mobile games as tools for delivering therapeutic interventions and improving mental health outcomes. The research also discusses the challenges of designing games that balance therapeutic goals with entertainment value, as well as the ethical considerations of using games as therapeutic tools.</p><p>The gaming industry's commercial landscape is fiercely competitive, with companies employing diverse monetization strategies such as microtransactions, downloadable content (DLC), and subscription models to sustain and grow their player bases. Balancing player engagement with revenue generation is a delicate dance that requires thoughtful design and consideration of player feedback.</p><p>This research examines the convergence of mobile gaming and virtual reality (VR) technologies, focusing on how the integration of VR into mobile games can create immersive, interactive experiences for players. The study explores the technical challenges of VR gaming on mobile devices, including hardware limitations, motion tracking, and user comfort, as well as the design principles that enable seamless interaction between virtual environments and physical spaces. The paper investigates the cognitive and emotional effects of VR gaming, particularly in relation to presence, immersion, and player agency. 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