Continuing interest in digital games indicated that it would be useful to update Connolly et
al.'s (2012) systematic literature review of empirical evidence about the positive impacts and …

Over the years, there has been a significant increase in the adoption of game-based
interventions for behaviour change associated with many fields such as health, education …

This paper reviews the use of games in geographical teaching, including prior to the
emergence of computer-based (digital) games. The growing popularity of 'serious games' …

Targeted nature-based small-scale interventions is an approach commonly adopted by
urban developers. The public acceptance of their implementation could be improved by …

This article investigated the pedagogical potential of the SimCity simulation game in an
urban geography course. University students used SimCity to build their own cities and …

Simulation games offer a safe space to experiment with system models and provide learning
experiences about interdependencies and thus, are considered to foster the development of …

For millions of gamers and students alike, city building games (CBGs) like SimCity and the
more recent Cities: Skylines present a compelling initial introduction to the world of urban …

Although it can be easy to recognize, play is notoriously difficult to define. In his influential
book Homo Ludens, Johan Huizinga (1949) points out the inadequacy of attempts to …

Serious games are being developed in many fields of research and proving to be valuable
practical tools. In the planning field, games can help approach complexity and engage more …

This paper presents a review of the literature on the use of commercially available city
building games (CBGs), such as SimCity and Cities: Skylines, as learning tools in classroom …