There are countless interpretations of Serious Games and numerous research papers that explore the various uses of this term. The definitions of Game and Play, and Gamification, are often misunderstood, so we will not provide any specific purpose. However, we do know that millions of people play Serious Games, Computer Games, Console Games, Board Games, and Games on Mobile Devices, each with its unique Universe. Despite their differences, they all have in common the concept of Game Play, the Hero’s Mission, Levels, Game Mechanics, Storytelling, and Rewards, and they all have the potential to teach you something.

Designing an effective educational game is a challenging feat. I recently read an article about a country in Africa where the price of a water bottle was raised from 20 francs to 25 francs. The sales immediately dropped, not because of the increased cost, but due to a shortage of 5 francs coins. This was a “Factor” that sellers should have considered but didn’t.

This raises the question: how can we design computer and mobile games that are practical educational tools within the constraints of teachers’ limited time slots and overwhelming curricula? How can these games contribute to education by teaching curricula content, values, critical thinking, new skills, and combatting bias, among other things? A game that merely teaches the school curriculum wastes time and money and will not be used once finished.

All previous questions are the “Factor” in education.

If teachers are not involved and the students don’t co-create the Game, you can add additional “Factors.” The list of “Factors” is extensive.

We carefully consider the different “Factors” involved in each Game, ensuring that they serve a purpose beyond just the curriculum and can be utilized in various situations.