Interactive Game Development to Improve Children's Concentration and Cognitive Abilities: A Game-Based Approach to Concentration and Thinking

Abstract

Cognitive abilities in children are crucial for their overall development. In the long run, this ability will significantly influence future success. Therefore, it is essential to stimulate cognitive development and concentration through traditional and mobile-based games. The development of gaming applications today is not only focused on entertainment but also on educational aspects. One of the challenges in developing intelligent mobile games for children is the abundance of existing applications; however, not all of them have high academic value, especially in terms of cognitive development and concentration. This research aims to design and develop an engaging educational game application that can enhance children's concentration and cognitive skills. This research uses the GDLC (Game Development Life Cycle). This method consists of four main stages: idea/concept, alpha version, beta version, and release version. This research involved 20 users as respondents with SEQ and SUS testing. The results of the study indicate that the valid concentration and thinking game can be used as an educational medium that can enhance children's concentration and cognition, and it is well-received by users as it is considered easy and enjoyable to use.