1 Serious Games Bernie Dodge, PhD San Diego State University What is a Serious Game? / cA serious game is a game in which education (in its various forms) is the primary goal, rather than entertainment. d -- Michael & Chen (2006) A Useful Resource Michael, D., & Chen, S. (2006).

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