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Title: A Comparative Analysis of Low or No-Code Authoring Tools for Location-Based Games
Authors: Batsaras, Christos 
Xinogalos, Stelios 
Author Department Affiliations: Department of Applied Informatics 
Department of Applied Informatics 
Author School Affiliations: School of Information Sciences 
Subjects: FRASCATI__Natural sciences__Computer and information sciences
Keywords: comparative analysis
location-based games (LBGs)
low or no-code authoring tools
Issue Date: 1-Aug-2023
Journal: Multimodal Technologies and Interaction 
ISSN: 2414-4088
Volume: 7
Issue: 9
Start page: 86
Abstract: 
This article presents a comparative analysis of four low or no-code location-based game (LBG) authoring tools, namely Taleblazer, Aris, Actionbound, and Locatify. Each tool is examined in detail, with an emphasis on the functions and capabilities it provides for the development of LBGs. The article builds on the history and purpose of LBGs, their characteristics, as well as basic concepts and previous applications, placing emphasis both on the technological and pedagogical dimensions of these games. The evaluation of the tools is based on certain criteria, or metrics, recorded in the literature and empirical data collected through the development of prototype games for each tool. The tools are comparatively analyzed in terms of the LBG’s constituent features they incorporate, the fundamental and additional functionality provided to the developer, as well as the existence or absence of features that captivate players in the game experience. Moreover, feedback is provided based on the practical use of the platforms for developing LBGs in order to support prospective developers in making an informed choice of an LBG platform for implementing a specific game. The games were created by taking advantage of as many features of the tools as possible in order to have a more fair and complete evaluation. This study aims to highlight the affordances and limitations of the investigated low or no-code LBG authoring tools, enabling anyone interested in developing an LBG to choose the most appropriate tool taking into account their needs and technological background or designing their own LBG authoring tools.
URI: https://ruomoplus.lib.uom.gr/handle/8000/1743
DOI: 10.3390/mti7090086
Rights: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Διεθνές
Corresponding Item Departments: University of Macedonia
Department of Applied Informatics
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