Mapping Game Mechanics for Learning in a Serious Game for the Energy Transition

Cristina Ampatzidou and Katharina Gugerell
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Cristina Ampatzidou: University of Groningen, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, Groningen, Netherlands
Katharina Gugerell: University of Groningen, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, Groningen, Netherlands

International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR), 2019, vol. 8, issue 2, 1-23

Abstract: The integration of learning goals with game mechanics in serious games used in urban and spatial planning processes has the potential to enable game designers and planners to create games with narratives tightly aligned to particular processes and lead to increased learning outcomes. This study presents the results from testing Energy Safari, a serious game for the energy transition in the province of Groningen, and empirically associates specific game mechanics with learning events, derived from players' reports. The research is based on the analysis of post-play questionnaires. Play-testing Energy Safari illustrates that different learning events can be triggered by the same game mechanics, an observation which can be applied in serious game design to facilitate players with different learning needs and styles. In addition, play testing to evaluate the learning performance of serious games should be integrated in the game design process. However, to achieve lasting learning and actionable knowledge, serious games should be used complementarily with other civic participation methods.

Date: 2019
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