Högskolan i Skövde

One of the key challenges in modern game design is ensuring that players experience an optimal engagement of flow, especially when the game mechanics such as skill customization introduce complexity. This thesis project is about looking into the relationship of how customizable skill selection affects the player flow in hybrid Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games. This study describes a qualitative case study using surveys and player feedback from a video game called Imagindar, which offers fully customizable skill selection game mechanics. By investigating these aspects, the project aims to contribute valuable insights for the future game design of customizable skills systems and to an overall experience of flow, a psychological state characterized by deep focus and enjoyment in gameplay.