Ideas
The Other – Neurodivergence in Games
The ‘Magic Circle’ of games enables many things. One that is important, from a learning perspective, is the opportunity to step into the shoes of other people. […]
Diversity
Live sessions
Keep It Real Game – Live Play Session
A live play session with Leslie Robinson of Trance4Mation games, where we get to play the Keep It Real diversity and Inclusion game. […]
learning topics
My Journey to Becoming a Game Designer
I never consciously decided to create games. My first creation, the Keep It Real game came to me, almost as if in a visitation […]
design process
Prototyping and Playtesting – Games 2 Unite’s Ubuntu Game
Our target audience is teenagers of different ethnicities and cultures who together play our game to learn about their differences through conversations […]
design process
Debriefing and Feedback for Ubuntu Game
The Ubuntu Game is a physical and virtual board game designed to teach teenagers the wonders of diversity, inclusion and equality […]
how to
Games and Gamification as a tool for Social Change
Games make a difference, today more than ever. When people play, they get inspired and open to learn new things while interacting with each other. […]
Ideas
Navigating the World of Gaming as a POC
If you were to ask me to name female Chinese characters in games from my childhood, I’d be able to count them on one hand. If you asked me to name ones that were a […]
design process
Designing for Difference – Autism and Games-based Learning
This is an edited transcript of a conversation between Terry Pearce, who works through his business ‘untold play’ to bring the power of play into learning environments, and Sam Warner, ‘The Autistic Interpreter’, who works […]
design process
The Future of Racism – a skeleton of a game
The events of this year have provided us with plenty of examples of both the best and worst of human behaviour. The way that communities rallied round to help the most vulnerable when the virus […]
learning topics
HOW FANTASY WORLDBUILDING COULD BE THE PATH FINDER TO SOCIAL RESILIENCE?
The whole world is experiencing extreme uncertainty and disruption with changes to our routines, isolation, and information overload. While many are adapting to the new reality, for the 1 in 45 people worldwide on the […]
Ideas
Glass Cliffs and Brick Walls
The Privilege of Learning from Failure I had a simple premise for a book: People learn the most when they fail People fail the most when they play games Therefore, games are the best way […]
learning topics
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Let’s game the way to more diverse, inclusive and productive teams
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is not enough. If you are not making an effort to ensure your team is inclusive and diverse, you’re costing your company money. Simple. Games and simulations are a great way to achieve diversity […]
Ideas
Representation in Games
Games are mediums made for players. They are here for us to play and engage with them. Though, there have been some challenges in designing games that are representative. Not just representative of their designers; […]
learning topics
PDT Global’s Inclusion Escape Room Experience
Inclusion and diversity are not new business needs… and yet, we still have a long way to go when it comes to equality both in the workplace and outside. […]
Review08
Review – Dyslexic Motivation in Pictures
The Book of Dyslexic Motivation in Pictures, by Will Wheeler, is a which has lots to teach us about becoming a successful professional (dyslexic or otherwise). […]