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Snake Story: Exploring Game Mechanics for Mixed-Initiative Co-creative Storytelling Games (2404.07901v1)

Published 11 Apr 2024 in cs.HC

Abstract: Mixed-initiative co-creative storytelling games have existed for some time as a way to merge storytelling with play. However, modern mixed-initiative co-creative storytelling games predominantly prioritize story creation over gameplay mechanics, which might not resonate with all players. As such, there is untapped potential for creating mixed-initiative games with more complex mechanics in which players can engage with both co-creation and gameplay goals. To explore the potential of more prominent gameplay in mixed-initiative co-creative storytelling games, we created Snake Story, a variation of the classic Snake game featuring a human-AI co-writing element. To explore how players interact with the mixed-initiative game, we conducted a qualitative playtest with 11 participants. Analysis of both think-aloud and interview data revealed that players' strategies and experiences were affected by their perception of Snake Story as either a collaborative tool, a traditional game, or a combination of both. Based on these findings, we present design considerations for future development in mixed-initiative co-creative gaming.

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Authors (5)
  1. Daijin Yang (4 papers)
  2. Erica Kleinman (9 papers)
  3. Giovanni Maria Troiano (1 paper)
  4. Elina Tochilnikova (1 paper)
  5. Casper Harteveld (17 papers)
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