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Psychological aspects (flow state and immersion):

What is the psychological concept of flow, and how does it relate to time distortion in video games?

How can cognitive load (mental effort required by a game) alter players' perception of time?

How have previous experiments measured players' time perception?

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From players' perspectives:

Can players consciously control their perception of time while gaming?

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Players' experiences:

Do experienced and inexperienced players perceive time differently while gaming?

How does familiarity with a game affect the player's sense of time?

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Sources I have so far:

Tobin et al. (2010) "Video Games and the Perception of Time."

Sanders & Cairns (2010) "Time Perception, Immersion, and Music in Videogames."

Bediou et al. (2018) "Action Video Game Impact on Cognitive Skills."

Skalski & Whitbred (2010) "Perceived Time and Task Performance in Video Games."

Csikszentmihalyi's original "Flow" theory research.

King et al. (2019) "Time Perception and Excessive Gaming."

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Counterarguments

Some argue negative effects (like addiction or excessive gaming) overshadow positive effects.

Others suggest perceived time distortion largely depends on players' personal traits rather than game design.

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Game mechnics and time perception:

Which specific game mechanics (reward systems, pacing, difficulty) impact players' sense of time most significantly?

How do fast-paced games differ from slower-paced games in influencing time perception?

Can players consciously control their perception of time while gaming?

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I plan to focus on how specific mechanics (rewards and pacing) actively alter player perception of time, supported by psychological theories like flow.

I'd prefer to analyze concrete examples of games (e.g., Honor of Kings, PUBG, puzzle games) as evidence.

I'll include a balanced discussion about both positive aspects (improved concentration, enjoyable experience) and negative aspects (risk of addiction, neglecting real-life duties).

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Honor of Kings (fast-paced, multiplayer combat)

PUBG (highly immersive, survival/shooting genre)

Portal 2 (slow-paced, puzzle-solving mechanics)

Stardew Valley (casual, relaxed gameplay)

Indie co-op games to analyze multiplayer/social interactions affecting time perception.

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Some researchers argue fast-paced, action-based games have the strongest effect due to constant stimulation.

Others suggest individual psychological traits (attention span, susceptibility to immersion) are more influential than game mechanics themselves.

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There are specific game mechanics and psychological elements, especially related to immersion, pacing, and reward systems, that strongly influence players' perception of time, often causing them to underestimate the duration of gameplay. These elements include:

Immersion Elements:

Detailed environments

Engaging storylines

Realistic and interactive gameplay mechanics

Game Mechanics:

Frequent rewards (achievement systems, level-ups)

Balanced game difficulty (challenging yet achievable)

Rapid pacing and immediate feedback

Psychological Factors:

High cognitive load games that require intense focus

Flow state that leads to loss of self-awareness and distorted time sense

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What game mechanics and design elements cause players to lose track of time when playing video games? To what extent do video games impact on people's time perception?