@conference{716,
  keywords = {Visualization, Visual analytics, Puzzle Game, Task Abstraction},
  author = {Sandhya Rajendran and Michaela Tuscher and Alessio Arleo and D. Archambault and Silvia Miksch and T. von Landesberger and Velitchko Filipov},
  title = {Happy Puzzles: Puzzle Games for Visualization Task Abstraction},
  abstract = {<p>Task abstraction is fundamental in visualization research. It aids in describing and reasoning about analytical goals. While existing approaches provide rich and well-established frameworks, they are primarily text-based and challenging to engage with in practice. In this work, we explore a complementary, game-based approach to task abstraction using a puzzle metaphor to represent and construct analytical tasks. We design a set of interactive games in which participants construct and reconstruct tasks using these pieces, encouraging hands-on engagement and reflection. By framing task abstraction as an interactive and playful activity, our approach aims to support accessibility and foster a deeper understanding of visualization tasks while remaining grounded in established theory. Printable parts of the game as well as instructions are available through OSF.</p>},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {EuroVis 2026 - 28th EG Conference on Visualization},
  pages = {6},
  month = {06/2026},
  publisher = {The Eurographics Association},
  address = {Nottingham},
  isbn = {978-3-03868-307-0},
  doi = {10.2312/visgames.20261004},
}