DIFFERENCES BETTWEEN TRADITIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL GAMES

TRADITIONAL GAMES:

developed for entertainment,
computer has a leading role (it controls the time, action and sequences)
basic strategy is generally simple (search the rules of the game)
immediate feedback to the player
very attractive visual and audio effects
they emphasizes tensions

EDUCATIONAL GAMES:

developed mainly for education (entertainment is not their primary objective),
control of the time and sequences in the game depends on educational goals,
use of intellectual abilities not hand skills
immediate learning feedback
computer graphics and sound are for educational purposes only