Non-transient computer-readable storage having computer executable instructions stored thereon which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the following method steps for generating a therapeutic game for treating a patient (a) defining a set of clinical goals representing a set of therapeutic objectives for the patient； (b) generating one or more game episodes, where each one of said episodes includes play oriented game elements and/or clinically oriented game elements, wherein the play oriented game elements of each one of said game episodes is a motivational step that is a game activity for challenging and/or entertaining the patient so as to maintain his or her interest in playing the game； and wherein the clinically oriented game elements of each one of said game episodes are game steps that implement one of said clinical goals for the patient.
