Growth

Motivation instrumental

Growth (instrumental motivation, internal) describes playing with a goal beyond the game – learning, developing, becoming healthier. The game is a means to a self-set end.

Design question – Your players play with a goal beyond the game – what can they take away through your game?

Reference example – Chess: replaying games and understanding mistakes in order to improve. Rocksmith: playing a real guitar and learning piece by piece along the way. Football: the young player at the academy plays because she wants to turn professional – the path itself should still be fun.