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The Art of Learning Games Design

Designing games is an intricate process. The goal is to create aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable games by combining both artistic and functional elements. In the context of learning games design, one of the most challenging tasks is to incorporate learning into game play. In another words, learning game designers need to strike the right balance between play and learning for achieving the intended educational and entertainment purposes.

Given the increasing interest in using games for educational purposes and the complex multidisciplinary nature of learning games design, it is crucial to define and share learning game design knowledge. As a result, a significant amount of research is dedicated to understand various aspects of learning games design. One of the major focus is to examine design approaches and frameworks for designing effective games for learning. A number of learning games design frameworks based on various principles and theories were proposed by scholars and game researchers. Another line of research is to investigate the impact of game design elements on learning. Game design elements such as narrative, visual aesthetics, game mechanics and feedback have been identified as crucial elements. The Art of Learning Games Design series will examine different learning game design frameworks and game design elements individually.

By Frankie Tam

Frankie is the founder of Red White Console. He is passionate about advancing the knowledge of game design through game research.

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