Grupo de Pesquisa em Jogos

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Publicações

Conferência

01/07/2025 • Alexandre Dos Anjos De Souza, Leonardo Pereira, Wilk Oliveira
Analyzing the Potential of a Roguelike Deckbuilder Serious Game to Improve Brazilian Sign Language Vocabulary

Palavras-chave: educational game, sign language
Abstract • BibTeX • Full Paper

Abstract
Beyond 400 million people in the world have moderate or complete hearing loss and typically communicate with sign language. Learning sign language can be challenging due to the lack of easily accessible learning materials and only a few people know their country's sign language. We present Roguelibras, a Roguelike Deckbuilder serious game that uses the genre's mechanics and gameplay as a mean to learn sign language and can be played even on low-end computers, aiding its use in developing countries. We tested the game with 29 hearing participants, using pre-and post-test questionnaires asking about the meaning of 9 different signs. According to a 5-point Likert scale question, the majority stated they enjoyed the game, while their score significantly improved when comparing knowledge of the signs before and after playing. This shows the potential of the game as an entertaining alternative to help learn sign language.
BibTeX • Copiar
```
@inproceedings{inproceedings,
author = {Souza, Alexandre and Pereira, Leonardo and Oliveira, Wilk},
year = {2025},
month = {07},
pages = {},
title = {Analyzing the Potential of a Roguelike Deckbuilder Serious Game to Improve Brazilian Sign Language Vocabulary},
doi = {10.1109/ICALT64023.2025.00063}
}
```
01/07/2025 • Laura F. Bezerra, Leonardo T. Pereira, Wilk Oliveira
Analyzing the Potential of a Serious Game for Solid Waste Management Awareness

Palavras-chave: serious games, game-based learning, educational games, sustainability, quasi-experiment
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Abstract
The low recycling rate in emerging countries contrasts with the efforts of public policies and educational initiatives , highlighting the need for new approaches to environmental awareness. This study proposes a serious game called 'Sustainable Planet: Mission Preserve' as an educational tool for teaching sustainable practices. The game emphasizes solid waste management and proper disposal, engaging players in challenges that simulate these actions. To analyze the game's awareness potential, we conducted a quasi-experimental one-group study (N = 32) using pre-and post-interaction questionnaires with the game. This allowed us to assess its impact on participants' ability to classify waste type and its correct disposal. The results indicate a significant increase in participants' awareness, contributing to educational technologies for environmental education.
BibTeX • Copiar
```
@inproceedings{inproceedings,
author = {Bezerra, Laura and Pereira, Leonardo and Oliveira, Wilk},
year = {2025},
month = {07},
pages = {},
title = {Analyzing the Potential of a Serious Game for Solid Waste Management Awareness},
doi = {10.1109/ICALT64023.2025.00024}
}
```
01/07/2025 • Wilk Oliveira, Pasqueline Scaico, Juho Hamari, Leonardo Pereira and Alexandre Hayasaka
The Effects of Gamification on Students' Emotions: A Controlled Experimental Study

Palavras-chave: Gamification, game-based learning, emotions, learning technologies, controlled experiment
Abstract • BibTeX • Full Paper

Abstract
One of the primary objectives of gamified educationis to promote students’ behavior change to provide a positive learning experience. Most studies, however, focus exclusively on studying how students experience the systems, ignoring the emotions generated by sensory information. To fill this lack, we conducted a between-subjects controlled experiment (N = 62) to analyze the effects of gamification on students’ basic emotions (i.e., happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust). Based on descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, we compared the students’ basic emotions between participants who used a gamified version of a learning management system (experimental group) and a group that used the system with identical educational tasks without gamification (control group). The primary results reveal that anger was the most frequently observed emotion in both system versions, whereas scare was the least expressed emotion in both versions. No significant differences in emotions between groups were registered. We contribute especially to the fields of educational technologies and gamification with insights into the effects of gamification on students’ basic emotions.
BibTeX • Copiar
```
@inproceedings{inproceedings,
author = {Oliveira, Wilk and Scaico, Pasqueline and Hamari, Juho and Pereira, Leonardo and Hayasaka, Alexandre},
year = {2025},
month = {07},
pages = {},
title = {The Effects of Gamification on Students' Emotions: A Controlled Experimental Study},
doi = {10.1109/ICALT64023.2025.00057}
}
```
07/04/2025 • Matheus dos Santos Luccas, Leonardo T. Pereira, Kalinka C. Branco
Um estudo comparativo de uso de Serious Games para auxiliar o aprendizado de Sistemas Operacionais

Palavras-chave: construtivismo, jogos na educação, sistema operacional, ensino superior, educação tecnológica
Abstract • BibTeX • Full Paper

Abstract
Este artigo destaca os benefícios dos Serious Games no ensino de Computação, enfatizando motivação e abordagens multivaloradas. Três jogos sérios foram aplicados, utilizando uma abordagem construtivista para o ensino de Sistemas Operacionais. Os jogos abordaram diferentes tópicos com simulações e mecânicas interativas distintas. Graduandos em Computação responderam positivamente aos jogos, demonstrando maior compreensão e motivação, especialmente quando introduzidos no início do período acadêmico. Os resultados foram obtidos via pesquisas de opinião, questionários teóricos e análises de conhecimento. Este estudo destaca o potencial dos Serious Games no ensino de Computação, ressaltando a importância de jogos envolventes, interativos e educacionais.
BibTeX • Copiar
```
@inproceedings{educomp,
author = {Matheus Luccas and Leonardo Pereira and Kalinka Castelo Branco},
title = { Um estudo comparativo de uso de Serious Games para auxiliar o aprendizado de Sistemas Operacionais},
booktitle = {Anais do V Simpósio Brasileiro de Educação em Computação},
location = {Juiz de Fora/MG},
year = {2025},
keywords = {},
issn = {3086-0733},
pages = {165--177},
publisher = {SBC},
address = {Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil},
doi = {10.5753/educomp.2025.5332},
url = {https://sol.sbc.org.br/index.php/educomp/article/view/34195}
}
```
20/12/2021 • Yure P. N. Oliveira, Claudio F. M. Toledo, Leonardo T. Pereira
Project Éden: platform for introductory programming concepts

Palavras-chave: serious game, learning process, programming tool, videogame
Abstract • BibTeX • Full Paper

Abstract
The area of programming is perceived as complex and requires challenging skills, and programming courses have some of the highest dropout rates. Educational games are good solutions to these problems as they promote student engagement and an immersive learning experience. In this context, the present paper discuss the development and the validation of a more complete and more playful version of the Project Éden game, which aims to improve the learning process of coding. The player needs to instantiate variables and modify their values, and also must interpret, choose, and adjust in code form to advance through the stages and reach the final challenge. The game was developed with a methodology based on the evolutionary prototype concept. A set of users evaluated the game, and the results reported a satisfactory user experience. The game was considered fun with valuable tips for solving problems with content approached playfully and understandably by undergraduate, graduate students, and professors.
BibTeX • Copiar
```
@inproceedings{oliveira:2021,
author = {Yure Oliveira and Claudio Toledo and Leonardo Pereira},
title = { Project Éden: platform for introductory programming concepts},
booktitle = {Anais Estendidos do XX Simpósio Brasileiro de Jogos e Entretenimento Digital},
location = {Online},
year = {2021},
keywords = {},
issn = {0000-0000},
pages = {566--573},
publisher = {SBC},
address = {Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil},
doi = {10.5753/sbgames_estendido.2021.19690},
url = {https://sol.sbc.org.br/index.php/sbgames_estendido/article/view/19690}
}
```

2020

07/11/2020 • Matheus dos Santos Luccas, Leonardo T. Pereira, Julio C. Estrella, Kalinka C. Branco
Uma abordagem fazendo uso de serious games para ensino de Sistemas Operacionais

Palavras-chave: Jogos para Sistemas Operacionais, Escalonamento de Processos, Race Conditions, Threads, Serious Games
Abstract • BibTeX • Full Paper

Abstract
Este artigo apresenta o desenvolvimento e a aplicação de três jogos, de propósito educacional, projetados para servirem de ferramenta de auxílio ao ensino da disciplina de Sistemas Operacionais, que e ministrada em grande parte dos cursos de computação de nível superior. A forma adotada para que esses jogos fossem aplicados ao ensino dessa disciplina se justifica nos princípios do construtivismo. As mecânicas, jogabilidades e ambientações dos três jogos bem como os seus motivos de existência, justificados pelo propósito educacional, são apresentados com um aclaramento e uma exploração dos tópicos da disciplina que regem a forma dos jogos. Um teste e estudo com alunos da Universidade de São Paulo, campus de São Carlos, envolvendo a aplicação desses três jogos foi realizado, e os resultados obtidos permitem concluir que o uso de jogos sinaliza para a melhora do processo de ensino e aprendizagem.
BibTeX • Copiar
```
@inproceedings{luccas:2020,
title   = {Uma abordagem fazendo uso de serious games para ensino de sistemas operacionais},
author = {Luccas, Matheus dos Santos and Pereira, Leonardo Tortoro and Estrella, 
Júlio Cezar and Branco, Kalinka Regina Lucas Jaquie Castelo},
year = {2020},
publisher = {SBC},
booktitle   = {Simpósio Brasileiro de Games e Entretenimento Digital - SBGames}
}
```

2018

01/11/2018 • Leonardo T. Pereira, Fernando Silva, Paula T. Palomino, Claudio Toledo, Seiji Isotani
A abordagem construtivista no desenvolvimento de um serious game do gênero escape room

Palavras-chave: Construtivismo, Serious Games, Aprendizagem baseada em Jogos Digitais, Escape Room, Lógica de Programação
Abstract • BibTeX • Full Paper

Abstract
O presente trabalho apresenta uma pesquisa e experimento na área de aprendizagem baseada em jogos digitais, utilizando-se da abordagem construtivista para o desenvolvimento de um serious game educacional do gênero escape room cujo objetivo é ensinar conceitos básicos de lógica de programação para estudantes que nunca tiveram contato com a área. O experimento consistiu da aplicação de questionário pré-teste, intervenção com a interação dos alunos com o game e questionário pós-teste, a fim de verificar dois aspectos da aprendizagem: a assimilação do conteúdo em si e a transferência de conhecimento.
BibTeX • Copiar
```
@inproceedings{pereira:2018,
author = {Pereira, Leonardo and Silva, Fernando and Toledo Palomino, Paula and Toledo, Claudio and Isotani, Seiji},
year = {2018},
month = {11},
pages = {},
title = {A abordagem construtivista no desenvolvimento de um serious game do gênero escape room}
}
```