Digital Puzzles & Games
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Game-like Mechanics
Digital puzzles and games have challenges, can have surprises, cooperation, and/or competition, and can award points or badges
Feedback
Immediate feedback on responses / efforts can come in the form of points, moving forward in the game (next level), or feedback communicating how a response was not correct
Curiosity
Many elements of a game or puzzle can spark curiosity, including challenges, aesthetics, nature of the game or puzzle, and uncertain outcomes
Digital Puzzles & Games:
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