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Serious Games - 1. Introduction (Serious Games (Characteristics (real data…
Serious Games - 1. Introduction
Definition
Serious Games
A serious game is a digital game that was created with the intention to entertain and to acheieve at least one additional goal. These goals are named characterizing goals
Gamification
transfer of game methodologies or elements to non-game applications and processes
Serious Games
Approach
Game technology and concepts + further RTD (Research and Technical) concepts
Characteristics
real data, real users
complex, interdisziplinary
fun and characterizing goal
personalization and adaption
authoring, control and evaluation
Application Domains
Training & Simulation
Education
Educational Games
Health
Sports
Status Quo
hot topic but no market breakthrough
games often produced by research institutes
quality is poor in many cases
overall aim
maximise effects & fun
Challenges
User Acceptance
Quality of a game
Graphics
Design
audio
story
Business Aspects
cost - benefit
price
RTD Aspects
Authoring
Control
Evaluation