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Why Serious Game Design is the Future of Problem-Solving

Why Serious Game Design is the Future of Problem-Solving

Serious game design is changing how we solve problems. These games are fun but also teach important lessons. Our masterclass will show you how to make these games and use them to tackle real-world issues.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the history and evolution of serious game design.

  • Learn the key principles for balancing fun and educational value in game design.

  • Discover the various applications of serious games in industries like healthcare, corporate training, and education.

  • Grasp the importance of playtesting and iteration in creating effective games.

7 Holiday Gift Exchange Games to Brighten Your Celebrations

7 Holiday Gift Exchange Games to Brighten Your Celebrations

🎁✨ Unwrap the Fun This Holiday Season! ✨🎁

Looking for unique ways to spice up your holiday celebrations? 🎉 We've got you covered with our latest blog post on 7 heartwarming gift exchange games! 🎲🎅 From the laughter-filled White Elephant to the intriguing Dutch Santa, discover games that bring joy and connection to your festive gatherings. 🌟

Plus, delve into the magic behind the joy of giving. 🧠💖 Learn how these traditions do more than just spread cheer – they're a key to stronger community bonds!

Curious? Head over to our blog to read more and start planning your holiday fun now! 📖🎄

AI in Serious Game Design: How AI Tools Are Transforming Game Development

AI in Serious Game Design: How AI Tools Are Transforming Game Development

Welcome to our latest video on the topic of AI in Serious Game Design. In this video, we explore the latest tools and techniques that are being used to create some of the most impressive and engaging games using AI.

What is Skinning? Game Design Techniques

What is Skinning? Game Design Techniques

When we look at the Concentric Game Design Method taught in the Basic Game Design Course, we see clear divisions of the layers, making them interchangeable. The core elements of the concentric model are Goals, Rules (Mechanics), Declarative Layer (Narrative), and Social Layer. Many of these layers can be changed around, like a new wrapping of an onion.

Can games help prevent suicide?

Can games help prevent suicide?

The 2020s have not been kind for mental health. Suicides are on the rise around the world as we begin to find ourselves in a Mental Health Crisis. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and boy do we need it. As I've told my students over the past 2 years, "So many people are walking around with PTSD, and they don't even know it." But how can Games help? …

Do Your New Year Resolutions Keep Failing?

Do Your New Year Resolutions Keep Failing?

How to use Game Design to Solve your Failed New Year Resolution

Every year on New Year's Eve, millions of people make a promise to themselves they will not keep. It's not because they are bad people, or cheaters, or have some other deep psychological traumas from childhood that keep them from achieving their New Year's Goals. You may be reading this and thinking to yourself, yeah, I've been there. Well let's use Game Design to solve your problem!

photo by Tim Mossholder

Tron The Game In Real Life - Disc Golf

Tron The Game In Real Life - Disc Golf

One of my favourite films, is Tron. Not just because Jeff Bridges "The Dude" stars in it. Not because it was the first film to use CGI. I loved it because of the GAMES! For those of you that don't know, Tron was a film back in 1982 where Jeff Bridges gets sucked into a computer and is forced to play games. If you haven't seen it or the sequel, I won't spoil it further for you. Needless to say, they have these 'discs' which they use all the time in the games. I've loved tossing around a frisbee because it gives me the feeling like I'm Flynn in Tron. Enter Disc-Golf…