Pesquisa operacional em jogo: a utilização de jogos interativos no ensino

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the use of digital games as a didactic tool in the teaching of Operations Research (OR), with a focus on practical application in Information Management courses and related fields. Three games were analyzed—Logitycoon, Burrito, and OpenTTD—based on criteria such as accessibility, alignment with course content, and their ability to promote integration between theory and practice. The results indicate that these games support active and contextualized learning, allowing for practical experimentation with complex OR concepts in simulated environments. Furthermore, a lack of educational games specifically focused on OR was identified, highlighting an opportunity for innovation in the development of interactive pedagogical resources. The research concludes that digital games can represent an effective and engaging strategy in higher education, provided they are accompanied by teacher mediation and adequate institutional support.