Differentiation should include

• entertainment as play
• serious games (e.g., training, military activity, education)
• simulation as imitation of activity (e.g., flight using simulation hardware and software).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are examples of games that fall under more than one category?
• Who uses games, and why do they game?
• How can serious games apply to everyday life?
• When would a simulation game be considered entertainment instead of a serious game?
• What is an example of a game classified as serious?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of serious games?
• How do games mimic reality, and how might that benefit those who seek to master skills needed in reality?