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What Makes Educational Games Different From Fun Games?

When I look at a children's game, I do not begin with its colors, characters, rewards, or sound effects. That question reveals the real difference between an educational game and an entertainment-first game.

What Makes Educational Games Different From Fun Games?

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When I look at a children's game, I do not begin with its colors, characters, rewards, or sound effects.

That question reveals the real difference between an educational game and an entertainment-first game.

What does the child need to think about or practise to succeed?

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When I look at a children's game, I do not begin with its colors, characters, rewards, or sound effects. That question reveals the real difference between an educational game and an entertainment-first game. What does the child need to think about or practise to succeed?

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