Here's a blended version of the GEQ, PANAS-SF, PENS, and BANGS questionnaires with a grading system that allows the answers to be converted into scores. The responses are scored on a 1–5 scale, with higher scores reflecting more positive player experiences. This version was developed by myself, it has not been peer reviewed, but is an attempt to use across multiple playtests, blending the most impactful elements of each instrument while minimizing participant fatigue.

Note on Reverse Scoring:

To ensure that higher total scores consistently reflect more positive experiences, the following items should be reverse coded (i.e., subtract the participant’s response from 6):

GEQ: Negative Affect, Tension

PANAS-SF: All five Negative Emotion items (Nervous, Distressed, Upset, Guilty, Ashamed)

No reverse scoring is needed for PENS or BANGS.

1. Game Experience (GEQ)

Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

Score Range: 1–5

• Immersion: I felt engaged in the game world?
• Flow: I was fully focused and absorbed in gameplay?
• Competence: I felt capable of handling challenges in the game.
• Positive Affect: I frequently felt joy, excitement, or satisfaction while playing.
• Negative Affect (reverse scored): I experienced moments of frustration or annoyance.
• Tension (reverse scored): I felt anxious or stressed at times during gameplay.
• Challenge: The game offered a fair level of difficulty, pushing my skills.

Reverse Scoring Instructions (GEQ):

Reverse code the Negative Affect and Tension items using 6 - original score.

Total Score (GEQ):

• Add the five regular items and the two reverse-coded items.
• Possible range: 7–35