Mapping learning and game mechanics for serious games analysis

Abstract Although there is a consensus on the instructional potential of S erious G ames ( SG s), there is still a lack of methodologies and tools not only for design but also to support analysis and assessment. Filling this gap is one of the main aims of the G ames and L earning A lliance ( http://www.galanoe.eu ) E uropean N etwork of E xcellence on S erious G ames, which has a focus upon pedagogy‐driven SG s . This paper relies on the assumption that the fundamental aspect of SG design consists in the translation of learning goals/practices into mechanical element of gameplay, serving to an instructional purpose beside that of play and fun. This paper proposes the L earning M echanics– G ame M echanics (…

• EC
  European Commission

  Awards: 258169, EMJD ICE FPA n 2010-0012, 2010-0012
• EA
  Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

  Award: 2010-0012