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Global Game Based Learning Market 2026-2030

Publisher TechNavio
Published Jan 14, 2026
Length 286 Pages
SKU # INF20729167

Description

Global Game Based Learning Market 2026-2030

The global game based learning market is forecasted to grow by USD 45144.5 mn during 2025-2030, accelerating at a CAGR of 21.5% during the forecast period. The report on the global game based learning market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by proliferation of advanced technologies such as immersive reality, escalating demand for engaging and effective corporate training and skill development, increasing government initiatives and institutional adoption in education sector.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market size data, segment with regional analysis and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key companies. Reports have historic and forecast data.
Technavio's global game based learning market is segmented as below:

By Component
  • Solutions
  • Services
By End-User
  • Academic
  • Non-academic
By Platform
  • Mobile apps
  • Web based platforms
  • Console based learning
Geography
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • The Netherlands
  • Spain
  • APAC
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Middle East and Africa
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Turkey
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Rest of World (ROW)
This study identifies the proliferation of artificial intelligence and adaptive learning engines as one of the prime reasons driving the global game based learning market growth during the next few years. Also, ascendancy of immersive technologies in experiential learning and expansion into corporate training with focus on soft skills development will lead to sizable demand in the market.

The report on the global game based learning market covers the following areas:
  • Global game based learning market sizing
  • Global game based learning market forecast
  • Global game based learning market industry analysis
The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading global game based learning market vendors that include Banzai Labs Inc., BI WORLDWIDE, BrainPOP, BrainQuake Inc., BreakAway Ltd. Inc., Docebo Inc., Duolingo Inc., EliteGamingLIVE, Filament Games, Funbrain Holdings LLC, iCivics Inc., LearningWare Inc., Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Lumos Labs Inc., Microsoft Corp., PLAYKIDS INTERNET MOVEL SA, Prodigy Education, Roblox Corp., Schell Games LLC. Also, the global game based learning market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive primary and secondary research. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.

Table of Contents

286 Pages
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Global Market Characteristics
Executive Summary - Chart on Market by Geography
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Component
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by End-user
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Platform
Executive Summary - Chart on Incremental Growth
Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
2 Technavio Analysis
2.1 Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
2.2 Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
Chart on Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
2.3 Factors of disruption
Chart on Overview on factors of disruption
2.4 Impact of drivers and challenges
Chart on Impact of drivers and challenges in 2025 and 2030
3 Market Landscape
3.1 Market ecosystem
Chart on Parent Market
Data Table on - Parent Market
3.2 Market characteristics
Chart on Market characteristics analysis
3.3 Value chain analysis
Chart on Value chain analysis
4 Market Sizing
4.1 Market definition
Data Table on Offerings of companies included in the market definition
4.2 Market segment analysis
Market segments
4.3 Market size 2025
4.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2025-2030
Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
5 Historic Market Size
5.1 Global Game Based Learning Market 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Data Table on Global Game Based Learning Market 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.2 Component segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Component Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.3 End-user segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - End-user Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.4 Platform segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Platform Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.5 Geography segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Geography Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
5.6 Country segment analysis 2020 - 2024
Historic Market Size - Country Segment 2020 - 2024 ($ million)
6 Qualitative Analysis
6.1 The AI impact on global game based learning market
7 Five Forces Analysis
7.1 Five forces summary
Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2025 and 2030
7.2 Bargaining power of buyers
Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2025 and 2030
7.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
7.4 Threat of new entrants
Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
7.5 Threat of substitutes
Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
7.6 Threat of rivalry
Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2030
7.7 Market condition
Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2025 and 2030
8 Market Segmentation by Component
8.1 Market segments
Chart on Component - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Component - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
8.2 Comparison by Component
Chart on Comparison by Component
Data Table on Comparison by Component
8.3 Solutions - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Solutions - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Solutions - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Solutions - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Solutions - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
8.4 Services - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Services - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Services - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Services - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Services - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
8.5 Market opportunity by Component
Market opportunity by Component ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by Component ($ million)
9 Market Segmentation by End-user
9.1 Market segments
Chart on End-user - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on End-user - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
9.2 Comparison by End-user
Chart on Comparison by End-user
Data Table on Comparison by End-user
9.3 Academic - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Academic - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Academic - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Academic - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Academic - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
9.4 Non-academic - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Non-academic - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Non-academic - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Non-academic - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Non-academic - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
9.5 Market opportunity by End-user
Market opportunity by End-user ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by End-user ($ million)
10 Market Segmentation by Platform
10.1 Market segments
Chart on Platform - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Platform - Market share 2025-2030 (%)
10.2 Comparison by Platform
Chart on Comparison by Platform
Data Table on Comparison by Platform
10.3 Mobile apps - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Mobile apps - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Mobile apps - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Mobile apps - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Mobile apps - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
10.4 Web based platforms - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Web based platforms - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Web based platforms - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Web based platforms - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Web based platforms - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
10.5 Console based learning - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Console based learning - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Console based learning - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Console based learning - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Console based learning - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
10.6 Market opportunity by Platform
Market opportunity by Platform ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by Platform ($ million)
11 Customer Landscape
11.1 Customer landscape overview
Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
12 Geographic Landscape
12.1 Geographic segmentation
Chart on Market share by geography 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Market share by geography 2025-2030 (%)
12.2 Geographic comparison
Chart on Geographic comparison
Data Table on Geographic comparison
12.3 North America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on North America - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - North America
Data Table on Regional Comparison - North America
12.3.1 US - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on US - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.3.2 Canada - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Canada - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Canada - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.3.3 Mexico - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Mexico - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Mexico - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Mexico - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Mexico - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4 Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - Europe
Data Table on Regional Comparison - Europe
12.4.1 Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.2 UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.3 France - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on France - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on France - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.4 Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Italy - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.5 The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on The Netherlands - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on The Netherlands - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on The Netherlands - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.4.6 Spain - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Spain - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Spain - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Spain - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Spain - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5 APAC - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on APAC - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on APAC - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - APAC
Data Table on Regional Comparison - APAC
12.5.1 China - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on China - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.2 Japan - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Japan - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Japan - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.3 India - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on India - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on India - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on India - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on India - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.4 South Korea - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on South Korea - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on South Korea - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on South Korea - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on South Korea - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.5 Australia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Australia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Australia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Australia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Australia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.5.6 Indonesia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Indonesia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Indonesia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Indonesia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Indonesia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.6 Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - Middle East and Africa
Data Table on Regional Comparison - Middle East and Africa
12.6.1 Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Saudi Arabia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Saudi Arabia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.6.2 UAE - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on UAE - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on UAE - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on UAE - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on UAE - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.6.3 South Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on South Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on South Africa - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on South Africa - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on South Africa - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.6.4 Israel - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Israel - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Israel - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Israel - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Israel - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.6.5 Turkey - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Turkey - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Turkey - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Turkey - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Turkey - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.7 South America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on South America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on South America - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on South America - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on South America - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Chart on Regional Comparison - South America
Data Table on Regional Comparison - South America
12.7.1 Brazil - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Brazil - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Brazil - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Brazil - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Brazil - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.7.2 Argentina - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Argentina - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Argentina - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Argentina - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Argentina - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.7.3 Colombia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030
Chart on Colombia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Data Table on Colombia - Market size and forecast 2025-2030 ($ million)
Chart on Colombia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
Data Table on Colombia - Year-over-year growth 2025-2030 (%)
12.8 Market opportunity by geography
Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
Data Tables on Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
13 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity
13.1 Market drivers
Proliferation of advanced technologies such as immersive reality
Escalating demand for engaging and effective corporate training and skill development
Increasing government initiatives and institutional adoption in education sector
13.2 Market challenges
High initial development costs and resource intensity
Difficulty in quantifying efficacy and return on investment (ROI)
Technical integration complexity and resistance to change
13.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
Impact of drivers and challenges in 2025 and 2030
13.4 Market opportunities
Proliferation of artificial intelligence and adaptive learning engines
Ascendancy of immersive technologies in experiential learning
Expansion into corporate training with focus on soft skills development
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Overview
14.2 Competitive Landscape
Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
14.3 Landscape disruption
Overview on factors of disruption
14.4 Industry risks
Impact of key risks on business
15 Competitive Analysis
15.1 Companies profiled
Companies covered
15.2 Company ranking index
Company ranking index
15.3 Market positioning of companies
Matrix on companies position and classification
15.4 Banzai Labs Inc.
Banzai Labs Inc. - Overview
Banzai Labs Inc. - Product / Service
Banzai Labs Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.5 BI WORLDWIDE
BI WORLDWIDE - Overview
BI WORLDWIDE - Product / Service
BI WORLDWIDE - Key offerings
SWOT
15.6 BrainPOP
BrainPOP - Overview
BrainPOP - Product / Service
BrainPOP - Key offerings
SWOT
15.7 BrainQuake Inc.
BrainQuake Inc. - Overview
BrainQuake Inc. - Product / Service
BrainQuake Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.8 BreakAway Ltd. Inc.
BreakAway Ltd. Inc. - Overview
BreakAway Ltd. Inc. - Product / Service
BreakAway Ltd. Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.9 EliteGamingLIVE
EliteGamingLIVE - Overview
EliteGamingLIVE - Product / Service
EliteGamingLIVE - Key offerings
SWOT
15.10 Filament Games
Filament Games - Overview
Filament Games - Product / Service
Filament Games - Key offerings
SWOT
15.11 Funbrain Holdings LLC
Funbrain Holdings LLC - Overview
Funbrain Holdings LLC - Product / Service
Funbrain Holdings LLC - Key offerings
SWOT
15.12 iCivics Inc.
iCivics Inc. - Overview
iCivics Inc. - Product / Service
iCivics Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.13 LearningWare Inc.
LearningWare Inc. - Overview
LearningWare Inc. - Product / Service
LearningWare Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.14 Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt. Ltd. - Overview
Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt. Ltd. - Product / Service
Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt. Ltd. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.15 Lumos Labs Inc.
Lumos Labs Inc. - Overview
Lumos Labs Inc. - Product / Service
Lumos Labs Inc. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.16 Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Corp. - Overview
Microsoft Corp. - Business segments
Microsoft Corp. - Key news
Microsoft Corp. - Key offerings
Microsoft Corp. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.17 PLAYKIDS INTERNET MOVEL SA
PLAYKIDS INTERNET MOVEL SA - Overview
PLAYKIDS INTERNET MOVEL SA - Product / Service
PLAYKIDS INTERNET MOVEL SA - Key offerings
SWOT
15.18 Schell Games LLC
Schell Games LLC - Overview
Schell Games LLC - Product / Service
Schell Games LLC - Key offerings
SWOT
16 Appendix
16.1 Scope of the report
Market definition
Objectives
Notes and caveats
16.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
Inclusions checklist
Exclusions checklist
16.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
Currency conversion rates for US$
16.4 Research methodology
Research methodology
16.5 Data procurement
Information sources
16.6 Data validation
Data validation
16.7 Validation techniques employed for market sizing
Validation techniques employed for market sizing
16.8 Data synthesis
Data synthesis
16.9 360 degree market analysis
360 degree market analysis
16.10 List of abbreviations
List of abbreviations
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