Not just for fun: ‘serious games’ help educate, spread awareness
Not just for fun: ‘serious games’ help educate, spread awareness
Not just for fun: ‘serious games’ help educate, spread awareness
Nishtha Phutela
December, 11, 2024
Summary
Serious games are designed for purposes beyond entertainment, helping players learn important topics like climate change, health management, and safety practices. For example, a modified "Mario Bros" game teaches children about managing type-1 diabetes. These games are preferred over social media for awareness because they are created and evaluated by experts. During the pandemic, the game "Unlock Me" raised awareness about Covid-19 safety. Serious games also promote healthy behaviors, such as drinking water or eating vegetables. However, measuring the effectiveness of these games in changing behavior requires real-time data analysis and careful evaluation of player experiences.
Reference
Phutela, N. (2024, December 11). Not just for fun: ‘Serious games’ help educate, spread awareness. Free Malaysia Today. https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/12/11/not-just-for-fun-serious-games-help-educate-spread-awareness/