| Title | But Is It A Game? Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | TRD24ND245465 |
| Start Date | Wednesday July 31, 2024 - 1:00 pm |
| End Date | Wednesday July 31, 2024 - 2:00 pm |
| Cost | $0 |
| Tickets Available | 50/60 |
| Short Description | Does it still count as a game if we're forcing students to play? We will examine the nature of games, common pitfalls in 'educational games' that make them not fun, and how to avoid them. |
| Long Description | What is a game? Does it still count as play if participation isn't voluntary? These are some sticky philosophical questions about educational games we will discuss as a group in this session. Bring your insights and opinions! But we will also discuss common pitfalls in educational games that make them not 'game-like', like the 'creepy treehouse' or 'chocolate-covered broccoli' phenomena and how to avoid them. |
| Event Type | TRD - Trade Day Event |
| Game System | |
| Rules Edition | |
| Group/Company | Loras College |
| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | 60 |
| Age Required | Everyone (6+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | JW |
| Room | 206 |
| Table | |
| GM Names | Jacob Heidenreich, Trade Day |
| Web Address | jacobheidenreich.wixsite.com/mysite |
| Email Contact | [email protected] |
| Tournament | 0 |
