Types of Games

Games come in all forms – and budgets. For organizations new to learning games, determining the right game for your objectives, audience, and budget can be daunting.

Enspire's game design team has the experience, skill, and creativity to create the right learning game solution for you. Below are a few examples of game types and their potential uses in learning.

The Platformer - Like Donkey Kong, this traditional game requires hand-eye coordination and is best suited for the 18 to 35 crowd who grew up playing these games. Platformers are fun and fast-paced. Download this free white paper describing how Enspire built a platformer for Sun Microsystems' new hires.

The Casual Game - Like Tetris, casual games use simple mechanics, such as matching blocks, building words, and answering trivia. They are easy to learn and great for all ages and backgrounds, which is why casual games generated $2.25 billion last year. Read a case study on how Enspire's casual learning game teaches financial literacy.

The Strategy Game - Like Risk, strategy games require forward planning based on existing and potential resources. Players must balance multiple variables, such as money, materials, and people. Strategy games can be complex to develop, but they offer high replayability and can teach advanced skills.

Alternate Reality Game (ARG) - Traditional games use a defined space, such as a gameboard or computer screen. ARGs break those boundaries by using various communication media and objects in the players' real-world experience, such as text messages, mysterious blogs, and hidden packages. Download a free white paper for a detailed description of ARGs and an example of how Enspire developed an ARG to teach data security.