References:
Kapp, K. M. (2012). The gamification of learning and instruction: Game-based methods and strategies for training and education. San Francisco: Pfeiffer Wiley & ASTD.
Kapp, K. M., Blair, L. & Mesch, R. (2014). The gamification of learning and instruction field book: Ideas into practice. San Francisco: Pfeiffer Wiley & ASTD.

"A game is a system in which players engage in an abstract challenge, defined by rules, interactivity, and feedback, that results in a quantifiable outcomes often eliciting an emotional reaction" (Kapp, 2012, p. 7).

According to Kapp, Blair, and Mesch (2014), games can be loosely put into the following categories:
-Matching such as Hangman or trivia game in which the player must match knowledge he or she processes with knowledge being requested by the game.
-Collecting or capturing such as the Pac-Man or Monopoly game in which the player's goal is to collect or capture a certain number of objects.
-Allocating resources such as SimCity in which the player must balance many variables while growing the city. For example, a player assuming the role of a mayor must balance the need to build infrastructure in terms of basic utilities with the need to have education, health, parks, and leisure.
-Strategizing such as Chess in which a player is allocating resources and determining what moves to make in a manner similar to a resource allocation game; the difference is that in a strategy game the player is competing against another person for resources such as a land. In Chess, a player uses strategies against another player to make moves.


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-Building game such as Jenga or Minecraft in which a player tries to create an object out of given materials.
-Puzzle solving game in which a player tries to figure something out based on given clues. A good example is Clue. The puzzle is "Who did it?" and the pieces are scattered around the board and the player figure out who did what..
-Exploring games such a Scavenger hunt in which the players interact within the environment looking for items of value.
-Helping games usually involve a player to help another player to solve problems
-Role play is a game type in which a player assumes a role that he or she usually does not perform in real life such as a doctor to understand an issue or solve a problem from a different perspective.

Kapp, Blair, and Mesch, 2014, p. 38-41

“Gamification is using game-based mechanics, aesthetics and game thinking to engage people, motivate action, promote learning, and solve problem” (Kapp, 2012, p. 10).

Gamification in Education
http://edtechreview.in/news/324-examples-gamification-in-education

Gamification in Education: Top 10 Gamification Case Studies that will Change our Future

http://www.yukaichou.com/gamification-examples/top-10-education-gamificatio...


http://www.knowre.com/
https://www.zondle.com
http://socrative.com

Kapp, Blair, & Mesch, 2014, p. 56

"A series game is an experience designed using game mechanics and game thinking to educate individuals in a specific content domain. There are serious games for leadership, sale techniques, and other business topics as well as many serious games in the realm of healthcare” (Kapp, 2012, p. 15).

Examples: http://goo.gl/kjP11y

The cost of life: http://jayisgames.com/games/ayiti-the-cost-of-life/

“Simulation is a realistic, controlled-risk environment where learners can practice behaviors and experience the impacts of decisions” (Kapp, Blair, & Mesch, 2014, p. 58).

Aldrich (2009)
summarized succinctly the connection among
games, simulation, and virtual worlds. According
to Aldrich (2009), games use fun and engaging
activities to provide entertainment and assist
people in learning specific ideas or skills. Simulations
which share some characteristics of games
often come with rigorously structured scenarios
to help people develop specific competencies that
can be applied to the real world. Virtual worlds
often allow multiple players in three-dimensional
social learning environments which can house
games and simulations. (Chou & Hart, 2013, p. 231)

Source: http://blog.tophat.com/4-ways-to-gamify-learning-in-your-classroom/

Adopted from Kapp, Blair, & Mesch (2014, p. 44-45)