Publish at May 04 2021 Updated December 09 2021
When serious games first came into the picture, most people were sceptical. Since then, the use of these games mixing education and fun is much less taboo. Nevertheless, is it the perfect medium to raise awareness on subjects? Its effects must be put into perspective. It works especially in a global approach of co-construction of knowledge.
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The serious game or "serious game" is the video game but diverted into a training product. While keeping its playful aspect, it allows to acquire knowledge on multiple subjects. Several types of games are hidden under the name of "serious gam", which is why we have selected in this directory the free games that really have an educational ambition.
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