Games are based on a multimedia platform and made up of many forms of visual stimulus and audio. Educational games have been an ancient technique where games were used to coach soldiers for war (Amr, K., 2012). These games with simulated environment benefited more student’s interest than classroom activities, students participating in games learned more facts and principles than studying in a traditional way and retained information learned from games longer than information presented through other methods and their attitudes changes significantly by taking part in games. On average a teenager spends 14 hours per week playing video games (Amr, K., 2012, p.3) which shows that students are motivated to play games.
A game being played changes from the first encounter of the learner, the student learns the strategies and tactics of the game they play which changes from the experience they encounter as they play in different ways and meaning of knowledge, skills, and change of moods. The perception that is considered as an educational game is designed to help humans learn a certain subject, concepts that strengthen development and assist the learner as they gain the skill to play. These games should have a rule-based interactive system, which has a measurable outcome.
These educational games have a potential of making the game-based learning to be a challenge which the learner engages in an adventure in order to solve the problem that begins in a more creative way. Educational game base learning increases engagement and offers an experience that is challenging and pleasant as it involves learning through fun play games. The learner develops and improves their skills without losing motivation when learning happens through games and concepts. The fear of losing is greatly reduced as there is no risk during the learning process. Although it is possible to learn from mistakes, correct them and move forward which brings permanent mental improvement and development.
Reference
Amr, K., (2012) Learning through Games: Essential Features of an Educational Game https://surface.syr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1055&context=idde_etd
Renegar B., (2016), Why do educational games help students learn, https://www.game-learn.com/why-videogames-help-students-learn/
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