We work in serious businesses.

We must train people seriously.

Games for safety-critical training?

Well …

Some games are pure fun, not serious.

Some games are way too serious, not fun.

Is it a game? Is it serious or fun?

Some games can be … serious AND fun!

serious I play games.

I confess.

serious I play games.

serious I play games.

serious I play games.

serious I play games.

serious I play games.

I like games.

But … not everyone shares my opinion! (*gasp*)

Are you a ‘hater’?

What do ‘games’ mean to you?

Frivolous?

Lightweight?

Does it depend on:

•  Your age (generation)?

•  Your mindset?

•  The game (quality, style, subject etc.)?

•  Baby Boomer

•  Gen X

•  Gen Y

•  Gen Z (Millenial)

How do I know?

Whether games are created to be fun or not …

•  Millenials will be in the workforce in 4 years time

•  They expect to be ‘entertained’

•  Keep up!

Games must be useful

•  Training value

•  Learning outcomes

•  Competency elements

•  Familiarisation

•  ‘Training by stealth’

Aviation Australia – AARCOE

•  Demographics drive the design

•  Virtual world / Simulation (?)

•  Serious gaming assessments (?)

•  Money and/or mojo

•  More companies who believe in ‘innovation’, (not just say it)

•  Serious Games ninjas

‘Serious Games’

•  I love ‘em

•  Kids love ‘em

•  Let me know YOUR opinion

•  I look forward to talking to you @ Safety in Action 2014

Questions? My thanks to: •  Aviation Australia •  SenseAbility Studios