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As a current trend in teaching, simulation games play an active and important role in the area of technology-based education. Simulation games create an envi-ronment for scholars to solve real-world problems in a risk-free environment. Therefore, they aim to increase the knowledge base as well as learning experienc-es for students. However, assessing the effectiveness of a simulation game is necessary to optimize elements of the game and increase their learning effect. In order to achieve this aim, different evaluation methods exist, which do not always involve all phases when running a simulation game. In this study, we conduct a literature review to analyze evaluation methods for three phases of simulation games: pre-game, in-game, and post-game. Thirty-one peer-reviewed research papers met specified selection criteria and we classified them according to a di-dactic framework that illustrates four phases of running simulation games: Prepa-ration, Introduction, Interaction and Conclusion phase. Based on the results, we provide a concrete evaluation strategy that will be a guide to assess simulation games during all phases. This study contributes to theory by providing an over-view of evaluation methods for the assessment of simulation games within the different game phases. It contributes to practice by providing a concrete evalua-tion strategy that can be adapted and used to assess simulation games.

Abstract-The Pupils´ Academy of Serious Gaming at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) deploys the business game Go4C as a tool to learn study skills. Especially, the project management feature of Go4C is a reliable instrument to successfully strengthen teamwork skills of students at the upper vocational schools of Bavaria/ Germany. We enable the pupils to change their learning perspective from school student to university student by participating in a regular course at TUM based on projectbased learning with Go4C. The goal is to learn how to selfassess and develop those activities which are important for one´s personal study skills at an early stage before leaving school.

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