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The video game provides students with a pleasant environment to experiment and learn independently, without external judgments or pressures. During experiments conducted by the University of Rome Sapienza since 2020, SuperFlat Math was seen to be useful in stimulating students’ curiosity and desire to learn, reinforcing their mathematical skills and knowledge. The study focused on the engagement mechanisms of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). It highlighted how the methodology encourages the desire of these students to be involved in the collective construction of mathematical meanings and learning. [2,4] These analyses were supported by interviews with teachers who reported that among SEN students, there developed a desire to interact positively, a sense of gratification, self-confidence, and security, as well as a “fun confidence” with mathematics, while alleviating the fear of making mistakes. The results are consequences of the fact that individual interactions with Superflat Math promote a positive development of students’ self-efficacy. Paper-based activities then make the mathematics of the game explicit and help develop their argumentation skills, enabling them to contribute effectively to collective class discussions.