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Unmasking Dark Patterns in Gaming

Students explore how loot boxes, FOMO, variable rewards, and virtual pricing influence player behavior and spending.

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Students explore how loot boxes, FOMO, variable rewards, and virtual pricing influence player behavior and spending. Vocabulary, a See-Think-Wonder reflection, explanatory content, and fairness case analyses support critical evaluation of game design.

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  • Students will define dark patterns, loot boxes, and FOMO.
  • Students will explain how variable rewards influence player behavior.
  • Students will identify persuasive and potentially manipulative game design features.
  • Students will evaluate game monetization scenarios using fairness criteria.