4 • Prior Knowledge, Competence, and Differentiated Game Design
Abstract
This chapter focuses on prior knowledge as a decisive design variable, distinguishing zero‑entry experiences from mechanics that require established competence, achievement orientation, and differentiated learning pathways.
open access | peer reviewed
Pubblicato 29 Giugno 2026 | Lingua: en
Copyright © 2026 This is an open-access work distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction is permitted, provided that the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. The license allows for commercial use. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
Permalink http://doi.org/10.30687/979-12-5742-073-4/004