Application
Role-play-based education
Role-playing leads to a change of perspective: We take on a specific point of view and become more sensitive and empathetic as a result. […]
Year: 2023
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Marcin Slowikowski on Roleplaying
Marcin “Słowik” Słowikowski is a renowned LARP designer, TEDx speaker, and expert in culture and communication. Relish character-driven narratives, emotion-fuelled plots, and the complexity of character relationships with his insights!
Ideas
A Philosopher’s Note on the Idea of Role Play
What unites role-play, playing a role, and acting in a play? They all require the self or the real person to stand aside, (to) become temporarily invisible. […]
Ideas
Roll for Change: RPG Mechanics & Wicked Problems
An unconventional yet promising approach to tackle ‘wicked’ systemic issues, like climate change and inequality, is to use tabletop Role-Playing Games (RPGs). […]
Ideas
Making the Value of ‘Together’ Better: Local Gamification
According to Gartner’s Hype Cycle, gamification entered the 5th stage – ‘stabilization in 2022, moving from the 2nd stage – ‘before popularization’ in 2012. […]
Show & Tell
Ipsodeckso – Splatman Deck
Splatman – social card game with the visual essence of the Iconic arcade game Pacman and a game mechanic similar to Poker. Play for a strategic planning workout […]
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Ata Sergey Nowak on Politics
Join us as we delve into politics in games with Ata Sergey Nowak. As a creator of the award-winning Suzerain, Ata invites us to immerse ourselves in a seamless geopolitical experience, through intricate mechanics and immersive storytelling.
Application
Learning by Playing Serious Games
Serious games can be incredible tools for teaching, learning, and education. They help players learn experientially though play by putting concepts into use […]
Ideas
Learning with the Fantastic and Fabulous
Come explore the Fantastic and Fabulous in Learning and Facilitation and discover the answer to the most important question of all
“And then what happened” […]
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Logan Timmins on Wellbeing
Focusing on storytelling, and themes of reflection and self-discovery, Logan’s games invite intimacy and connection, with oneself and others, making him ideal for June’s theme of Wellbeing.
Ideas
The Metaverse is the Game
‘What is most important to consider in building the metaverse?” My answer is very simple. It’s the basic concept that, ‘The Metaverse is the game’. […]
how to
How to Help Your Child Fall In Love With Learning
Learning done well is more like play than ‘work’. There are many games which can help to instill learning skills, as you and your family enjoy time together. […]
Show & Tell
Ipsodeckso – Leadership Chronicles Deck
Leadership Chronicles serves up a valuable opportunity for leadership teams to develop their team dynamic by proactively solving business-critical problems. […]
design process
What Makes a Good Rulebook?
Often designers leave rulebooks till the end of the design process. However writing clear, concise, and actionable rules is more challenging than you may think. […]
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Kathryn Hymes on Languages
Thorny Games has masterfully crafted tabletop RPGs and LARPs that explore the power and playfulness of language. But their creations go beyond mere gameplay. Let’s hear all about it from Kathryn Hymes!