Examining Mental Fatigue Through League of Legends Ranked and Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Gameplay Patterns in the Context of Gaming Addiction

Student Information

Name: Iber Joseph Bonilla

Section: COM222-ML

A. Project Overview

Brief Description

This project examines how daily League of Legends Ranked Solo/Duo and Teamfight Tactics (TFT) gameplay relate to mental fatigue and focus. The study collects personal gameplay logs, including session start and end times, session durations, daily session counts, and total daily gameplay duration. In addition, self-reported mental fatigue and focus ratings are recorded using numerical scales.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether specific gameplay session structures, timing, and frequency are associated with increased cognitive strain and behavioral patterns that may reflect gaming addiction.

Prompt Questions

How do gameplay session duration, frequency, and timing in League of Legends Ranked and Teamfight Tactics relate to mental fatigue and focus?
What patterns emerge from daily competitive and strategic gameplay that may contribute to cognitive strain?
Do identifiable gameplay behavior profiles suggest repetitive or prolonged use consistent with addiction-related behaviors?

B. Research Objectives

Primary Objective

To determine how gameplay session frequency, duration, and time of day across League of Legends Ranked Solo/Duo and Teamfight Tactics (TFT) relate to mental fatigue and focus levels.