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With the growing popularity of modern tea beverages such as milk tea and tea lattes, traditional tea culture faces declining engagement among younger generations. This study explores how digital games can revitalize Chinese tea traditions through interactive and emotionally engaging experiences. Inspired by pet-raising and simulation management games, we developed TeaSpirit, an interactive game that combines pet nurturing, cultural education, and interactive storytelling to enhance users’ appreciation of traditional tea customs. Using emotional design principles, TeaSpirit fosters engagement through narrative-driven experiences, dynamic pet interactions, and cross-device integration (mobile + smartwatch). A user study with 120 participants assessed the game’s effectiveness in improving cultural appreciation and engagement. Results indicate that TeaSpirit significantly enhances players’ understanding of tea culture and rituals while fostering a deep emotional connection. This study demonstrates the potential of gamified interactive systems in preserving and promoting intangible cultural heritage.

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Interactive Gamification of Tea Culture: A Pet-Raising Approach for Digital Heritage

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Xinyun Zhou,
  • Danyun Liu,
  • Zhijun Pan,
  • Meiying Li,
  • Mengyi Xia

摘要

With the growing popularity of modern tea beverages such as milk tea and tea lattes, traditional tea culture faces declining engagement among younger generations. This study explores how digital games can revitalize Chinese tea traditions through interactive and emotionally engaging experiences. Inspired by pet-raising and simulation management games, we developed TeaSpirit, an interactive game that combines pet nurturing, cultural education, and interactive storytelling to enhance users’ appreciation of traditional tea customs. Using emotional design principles, TeaSpirit fosters engagement through narrative-driven experiences, dynamic pet interactions, and cross-device integration (mobile + smartwatch). A user study with 120 participants assessed the game’s effectiveness in improving cultural appreciation and engagement. Results indicate that TeaSpirit significantly enhances players’ understanding of tea culture and rituals while fostering a deep emotional connection. This study demonstrates the potential of gamified interactive systems in preserving and promoting intangible cultural heritage.