Game (simulation)
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A simulation game attempts to replicate various activities in "real life" in the form of a game
for various purposes: training
, analysis, or prediction. Usually there are no strictly defined goals in the game, just running around, playing as a character. Well-known examples are war games
, business game
s, and role play simulation
.
Starting from three basic types of strategic, planning and learning exercises: games, simulations and case studies,- a number of hybrids may be considered, among which are simulation games and simulation games used as case studies.
The comparisons of the merits of simulation games versus other teaching techniques have been carried out by many researchers and a number of comprehensive reviews have been published.
Game
A game is structured playing, usually undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool. Games are distinct from work, which is usually carried out for remuneration, and from art, which is more often an expression of aesthetic or ideological elements...
for various purposes: training
Training
The term training refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies. It forms the core of apprenticeships and provides the backbone of content at institutes of...
, analysis, or prediction. Usually there are no strictly defined goals in the game, just running around, playing as a character. Well-known examples are war games
Military exercise
A military exercise is the employment of military resources in training for military operations, either exploring the effects of warfare or testing strategies without actual combat...
, business game
Business game
Business game refers to simulation games that are used at an educational tool for teaching business. Business games may be carried out for various business training such as: general management, finance, organizational behaviour, human resources, etc...
s, and role play simulation
Role play simulation
Roleplay simulation is a learning method that depends on roleplaying. Learners take on the role profiles of specific characters or organisations in a contrived setting. Roleplay is designed primarily to build first person experience in a safe and supportive environment...
.
Starting from three basic types of strategic, planning and learning exercises: games, simulations and case studies,- a number of hybrids may be considered, among which are simulation games and simulation games used as case studies.
The comparisons of the merits of simulation games versus other teaching techniques have been carried out by many researchers and a number of comprehensive reviews have been published.
See also
- Amateur flight simulationAmateur flight simulationAmateur flight simulation refers to the simulation of various aspects of flight or the flight environment for purposes other than flight training or aircraft development...
- Business gameBusiness gameBusiness game refers to simulation games that are used at an educational tool for teaching business. Business games may be carried out for various business training such as: general management, finance, organizational behaviour, human resources, etc...
- Business simulation
- Business simulation game
- Flight simulatorFlight simulatorA flight simulator is a device that artificially re-creates aircraft flight and various aspects of the flight environment. This includes the equations that govern how aircraft fly, how they react to applications of their controls and other aircraft systems, and how they react to the external...
- International Simulation and Gaming AssociationInternational Simulation and Gaming AssociationThe International Simulation and Gaming Association is an international organization for scientists and practitioners who develop and use simulation, gaming and related methodologies: role-play, structured experiences, policy exercises, computer simulation, play, virtual reality, game theory,...
(ISAGA) - Serious gameSerious gameA serious game is a game designed for a primary purpose other than pure entertainment. The "serious" adjective is generally prepended to refer to products used by industries like defense, education, scientific exploration, health care, emergency management, city planning, engineering, religion,...
- Simulation video gameSimulation video gameA simulation video game describes a diverse super-category of computer and video games, generally designed to closely simulate aspects of a real or fictional reality.-Sub-genres:-Construction and management simulation:...
- Simulations and games in economics educationSimulations and games in economics educationA simulation game is "a game that contains a mixture of skill, chance, and strategy to simulate an aspect of reality, such as a stock exchange". Similarly, Ruohomaki states that "a simulation game combines the features of a game with those of a simulation...
- Project Management Simulation