ABSTRACT
A field mat is a physical surface area used in robotics games as a big game board. This paper investigates elements of a Farm Field Mat designed as an educational tool to teach robotics and team-building skills to both children and adults. The findings indicate that the mat is a narrative space that supports a sense of flow and agency. The findings also suggest that the narrative space contributes to meaningful play while remediating two media: game boards and maps. Finally, the fun embedded in the game environment can immerse players into a deep state of concentration and flow, turning the media into a simple and yet powerful educational tool.
