Criação de diretrizes para aplicação de padrões de projeto em jogos educacionais

Abstract

The application of design patterns in serious games is relevant because it provides a solid and systematic basis for creating more effective, reusable and easy-to-maintain products. The motivation for this research arose from the growing demand for educational games with technical and pedagogical quality, combined with the lack of guidelines that integrate good development practices with educational objectives. This work created guidelines for the application of design patterns by analyzing nine serious games belonging to three distinct genres (strategy, simulation and action/adventure). From the analysis of their mechanics and functionalities, a mapping of design patterns was created based on the recurring characteristics identified in each genre. The result was to develop a set of guidelines applicable to the development of serious games, helping technical teams and developers to make more informed decisions during the process of creating their game. Using some questions related to the characteristics of the game to be developed, the patterns that can be applied are provided. The results indicate that the guidelines can contribute to improving code organization, modularity, component reuse and the effectiveness of games.