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2 hours ago

What Exactly is Game Balance and Why Does it Matter? universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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4 hours ago

Naomi Pariseault and HerStory Naomi Pariseault and HerStoryIn this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, Dave Eng and Naomi Pariseault discuss the educational value of the boar...

Game Design Meets Learning: Exploring HerStory with Naomi Pariseault youtu.be/1NwSUvlHvBQ... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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8 hours ago

Examining Games through Game Components universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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1 day ago

The Nature of Games — University XP What is a game? What makes a game? Games have been part of human history for many years. But do we even know what we are playing? What makes them fun, interesting, unique, and engaging?

What is a game? What makes a game? Games have been part of human history for many years. But do we even know what we are playing? universityxp.com/blo... #gamesbasedlearning #gaming #gamedesign #gamification #gamificationoflearning #edgames #games4ed

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1 day ago

What exactly is a “Learning Game?” universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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2 days ago

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Game-Based Learning that Works: Inside Zack Hartzman's Classroom youtu.be/U5cFYm4B1xg... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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2 days ago

Escape Rooms for Learning — University XP Escape rooms—originating from video games—blend storytelling and teamwork into puzzle-solving adventures. This article explores using them in education: designing them around learning outcomes, fostering collaboration, enhancing engagement, and applying knowledge actively. It also examines escape boxes, digital variants, practical challenges, and the overall impact on student learning experiences.

From Passive to Active: Why Escape Rooms Work in Education & Training universityxp.com/blo... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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2 days ago

Meaningful Choices Meaningful ChoicesOn today’s episode we’ll cover Meaningful Choices. A more serious definition of games is that they are a collection of meaningful choices. ...

What makes up a meaningful choices in games?youtu.be/xV6u7XaMyTE... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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3 days ago

Feedback Loops — University XP Feedback is an important part of the learning process. Feedback is also really important for games to be engaging and fun. Feedback in education is based on providing the student with tangible information that they can use to improve their learning, knowledge grasp, or retention. Feedback in a game is provided to the player in order to viscerally show them the impact of their actions.

Feedback in education is based on providing the student with tangible information that they can use to improve their learning, knowledge grasp, or retention universityxp.com/blo... #edgames #edtech #games4ed #gamesbasedlearning #gamification #gamificationoflearning

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3 days ago

Getting at the Core with Core Loops of Game Play universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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3 days ago

What is Player Engagement? What is Player Engagement?On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Player Engagement? Games require that players interact with them. They requi...

Engagement Isn’t Optional: Why Great Games Demand Player Investment youtu.be/x_z9J6RO45s... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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4 days ago

What is Intrinsic Motivation? What is Intrinsic Motivation?On today’s episode we’ll answer the question: “What is a Intrinsic Motivation?”We don’t need to be reminded to play games. We pl...

Motivation to Play: What is Intrinsic Motivation? youtu.be/ZZfsF53Hfzs... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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4 days ago

AP Table Talk: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building AP Table Talk: Deck, Bag, and Pool BuildingIn this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave Eng discuss the concept of deck, bag, and pool building in board ...

Strategic Choice & Randomness: Lessons from Bag Builders in Learning youtube.com/watch?v=... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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4 days ago

Beyond Rules: The Art of Teaching Tabletop Games Successfully universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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4 days ago

What is Intrinsic Motivation? What is Intrinsic Motivation?On today’s episode we’ll answer the question: “What is a Intrinsic Motivation?”We don’t need to be reminded to play games. We pl...

Motivation to Play: What is Intrinsic Motivation? youtu.be/ZZfsF53Hfzs... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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4 days ago

AP Table Talk: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building AP Table Talk: Deck, Bag, and Pool BuildingIn this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave Eng discuss the concept of deck, bag, and pool building in board ...

Strategic Choice & Randomness: Lessons from Bag Builders in Learning youtube.com/watch?v=... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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5 days ago

Beyond Rules: The Art of Teaching Tabletop Games Successfully universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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5 days ago

Terry Pearce on Untold Play and Applied Games Terry Pearce on Untold Play and Applied GamesIn this episode of the Experience Points podcast, host Dave Eng interviews Terry Pearce, founder of Untold Play,...

Leveling Up Learning with Terry Pearce: How Games Teach More Than Just Rules youtu.be/4UC6GPSMsdc #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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5 days ago

Decisions, Decisions, and more Decisions in Games: universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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5 days ago

How do you Design Games for Flow State? — University XP This article outlines and describes the flow state in the player experience. It’ll also explain the most important and influential reasons for designing for flow. Flow state is comprised of a balance of goals and feedback and how both are reflected and influenced by perceptual control. So, this article will examine how these disparate elements work together to help players engage in that state.

Game Design and Flow State universityxp.com/blo... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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5 days ago

Why is Theme Relevant in Games? universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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6 days ago

Student Player Types: Achieve Explore Socialize Kill universityxp.com/pod... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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6 days ago

Beyond Rules: The Art of Teaching Tabletop Games Successfully universityxp.com/pod... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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6 days ago

The User Experience The User ExperienceOn today’s episode we’ll cover the User Experience. This episode is based on Celia Hodent’s post: Understanding the Success of Fortnite: A...

Starting thinking about games’ User Experience youtu.be/kgC3XB60UnI... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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1 week ago

How to teach someone to play a game — University XP This article provides an overview of how you can teach someone to play a game. It describes game literacy as a starting place for helping someone learn how to play a new game. Often, the game that you select should work well for player types, tastes, and experiences.

How to teach someone to play a game universityxp.com/blo... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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1 week ago

Andrew Harris and the Guild Chronicles Andrew Harris and the Guild ChroniclesIn this episode of "Experience Points" Dave Eng interviews Andrew Harris, a game designer, therapist, and educator behi...

Beyond D&D: Crafting Inclusive RPGs with The Guild Chronicles by Andrew Harris youtu.be/xYmp__gp5Vo... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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Game-Based Learning vs Gamification — University XP Both gamification and games-based learning have entered popular culture. That means there’s been debate and misunderstanding about what they are; what they’re used for; and what differentiates them. Some people want to use games-based learning when they mean gamification. Others want to use gamification when they should use games-based learning.

Game-Based Learning vs Gamification universityxp.com/blo... #gamesbasedlearning #gaming #gamedesign #gamification #gamificationoflearning #edgames #games4ed #gamedevelopment #games #gbl #play

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Playtesting for Success Playtesting for SuccessOn today’s episode we’ll cover how to “Play Test for Success.” Play testing is one of those functions of game design that designers st...

Successful Playtesting for Games-Based Learning youtu.be/TmoBCIW8G8I... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #board games #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames