educational value — News in Games-Based Learning

I am as surprised as anyone to be writing this article about inventing a math game- Nerdle - that, since January this year, has been played by millions of people around the world and loved by thousands of pupils and teachers alike.

Nerdle, teaching, gamesDave EngSeptember 30, 2022Educational games, students, teachers, online learning, educational value, newsComment

Using a Board Game to Plan for a Changing Planet

The hapū of Tangoio Marae have a serious decision to make about this place that is so central to their community, and one of their decision-making tools is unorthodox: a board game. Called Marae-opoly, the Māori community designed the game in partnership with researchers from New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research with the explicit goal of helping the hapū decide how to manage the flood risk to their marae.

board games, serious gamesDave EngAugust 5, 2022Board game, money, educational value, games, decision-making tools, newsComment

Board Games of The Ancient World

For thousands of years, people have been using board games as a great way to pass the time with friends and family. Ancient board games are still played today and are a great way of bringing friends and family together. I've carefully selected the board games in this list, either for their notability or because they inspire board games today.