Simulations offer a simplified version of reality, but remain complex and dynamic, and preserve crucial pedagogical features (Garris et al., 2002). Galarneau (2005) mentions that a simulation serious game must, in addition, include play and fun features. The latter maintain learners’ motivation and learners’ engagement at a high level, using for example scoring or competition. Figure 1 shows simulation, video game and pedagogical features, which all need to be integrated in a simulation serious game architecture.
Simulation, video game and pedagogical features in simulation serious games