Genre: Educational / Gamification Expert blueprint for educational games that make learning engaging through game mechanics. NEVER Do (Expert Anti-Patterns) Pedagogy & Flow - NEVER punish failure with a "Game Over"; strictly use "Try Again" or Contextual Hints to ensure a safe, encouraging learning environment. - NEVER separate learning from gameplay ("Chocolate-covered broccoli"); strictly ensure the mechanic IS the learning (e.g., math-based trajectory calc). - NEVER use walls of text for instructions; strictly use Show, Don't Tell methods: interactive diagrams, non-verbal tutorials, or 3-s…