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Games-Based Learning
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Making Games More Accessible
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Accessibility in Games
Accessibility in GamesOn today’s episode we’ll cover “Accessibility in Games.” Accessibility is a concept that is often talked about in game design. Specific...
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The Ideal Board Game Player: Traits for Success at the Table
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The Ideal Board Game Player Part 1
The Ideal Board Game Player Part 1On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question “What makes the Ideal Board Game Player?” What makes the “ideal” board games ...
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about 3 hours ago
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Fearful Fun
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about 17 hours ago
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The Player Experience
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The Player Experience — University XP
The player experience is something that we all shoot for in game design. That’s because the player experience is what the player goes through when they play the game. That experience can be as simple as gamified mechanics in gamification; a games-based learning class; a simulation; or a serious game. The player experience dictates how our creation, our game, is received by our users.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2019/9/10/the-player-experience
about 19 hours ago
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📱 Why do some tools feel effortless to use - and others get abandoned? Gamification often makes the difference. Learn how it drives behavior in this free course. 🧠
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What is “Gamification?” — University XP
What is “Gamification?”
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about 20 hours ago
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Between Turns: The Hidden Power of Liminality in Tabletop Games
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Liminality, Transition, and Games
Liminality, Transition, and GamesOn today’s episode, we’ll discuss the concepts of Liminality, Transition, and Games. The term “liminal space” may not be fam...
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about 21 hours ago
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🧠 Want to make learning more engaging-and actually backed by research? The Games-Based Learning Digital Library is your one-stop hub for practical, academic, and innovative content. Built for serious educators. 👉
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Games-Based Learning Digital Library — University XP
Discover the Games-Based Learning Digital Library: research, resources, and tools on gamification, serious games, and learning through play.
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about 23 hours ago
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From Risk to modern hybrids, map-conquest games evolved by cutting bloat, embracing innovation, and blending American and European design ideas
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A Brief History of the “Dudes on a Map” Genre - There Will Be Games
You might call them “Risk-style” or “take over the world” games. You may even call them “garbage”. But myself and a lot of other folks writing and thinking about board games have taken to referring to those in which you control and conquer spatially arranged territories on a map with on-board pawns and engage in conflict resolution to determine placement or removal of pieces with other players as “Dudes on a Map” or DoaM games. I’ve been thinking a lot about the genre lately since ...
https://therewillbe.games/articles-essays/7463-a-brief-history-of-the-dudes-on-a-map-genre
about 24 hours ago
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Game Mechanics Applied for Games-Based Learning
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Game Mechanics
Game MechanicsOn today’s episode we’ll cover “Game Mechanics.” One of the first things that designers attempt to do with a new game is outline its mechanics....
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1 day ago
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Games-Based Learning Focused on Feedback Loops
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Feedback Loops
Feedback LoopsOn today’s episode we’ll cover feedback loops in games. Feedback is an important part of the learning process. Feedback is also really importan...
https://youtu.be/OyxOCR09PyU?si=AbktfNp-ZNG8cHjD
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Mastering the Game State: Insights for Serious Game Developers and Educators
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What is the Game State? — University XP
This article will define what we mean by “game state” from multiple different perspectives. It will discuss different characteristics and types of game states and the roles that they play for commercial and applied games. Game states often are tightly related to the game rules and mechanics. These two aspects will be discussed in depth in addition to other “tangible” elements of games...
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2023/12/5/what-is-the-game-state
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How do you design games for the Player Experience?
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The Player Experience
The Player ExperienceOn today’s episode we’ll cover The Player Experience. The player experience is something that we all shoot for in game design. That’s be...
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2 days ago
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🤔 Most people misunderstand gamification. It’s not about games - it’s about designing for behavior. This free course breaks down how it works across education, business, and design. Start here: 🚀
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What is “Gamification?” — University XP
What is “Gamification?”
https://www.universityxp.com/gamification
2 days ago
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How does “Sandbagging” affect the player experience?
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2 days ago
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🚀 Need fresh ideas for employee engagement? The Games-Based Learning Digital Library delivers expert-led resources and real-world examples to elevate your L&D strategy. 👉
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Games-Based Learning Digital Library — University XP
Discover the Games-Based Learning Digital Library: research, resources, and tools on gamification, serious games, and learning through play.
https://www.universityxp.com/library
2 days ago
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How do players create meaning in games?
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How do players create meaning in games? — University XP
This article will explore some larger concepts such as “What is meaning?” More specifically, the article will attempt to define what meaning making is as well as how it is connected to meaningful play. Developing an understanding about how making occurs is important to addressing how meaning making and learning are connected. Only then can meaning making through games and game play be further...
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2021/11/23/how-do-players-create-meaning-in-games
2 days ago
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Grokking Games as Mastery Learning
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What is Grokking? — University XP
This article will review the origins of the word “grok” as well as its definitions and what it means. Grokking has been closely attributed to game play and game design; however there are connections to “grokking a game” and mastery learning. This connection will be reviewed in greater depth as well as how curriculum design, student experience, and instructor interaction influences mastery...
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2021/4/6/what-is-grokking
2 days ago
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Gamification: game like elements in non-game settings
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What is Gamification?
What is Gamification?On today’s episode we’ll answer the question: “What is Gamification?”Gamification is a buzz word that has made it around the world sever...
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3 days ago
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Structure your class from the ground up using games-based learning
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On using games for learning — University XP
Games are currently being used for learning and education. Some of the most common practices are gamification, serious games, and games-based learning. Though that is not what many people see in practice.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2019/5/21/on-using-games-for-learning
3 days ago
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🚫 Gamification isn't about manipulation - it’s about understanding what drives human behavior. Learn how to apply it ethically and effectively in this free course. 🌱
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What is “Gamification?” — University XP
What is “Gamification?”
https://www.universityxp.com/gamification
3 days ago
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Experiential Learning: GAME ON!
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Experiential Learning: GAME ON! — University XP
This post will go into greater depth as to HOW learning in a games-based learning environment happens. It all starts with constructivism.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2016/6/17/experiential-learning-game-on
3 days ago
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🎮 Need inspiration for your next module? The Games-Based Learning Digital Library has expert-led content, case studies, and strategy guides made for instructional designers. 👉
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Games-Based Learning Digital Library — University XP
Discover the Games-Based Learning Digital Library: research, resources, and tools on gamification, serious games, and learning through play.
https://www.universityxp.com/library
3 days ago
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Pick-Up and Deliver: Games That Take You on a Journey
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Core Loops
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Core Loops — University XP
This article outlines what a core loop is as well as provides direction in its design. Examples of core loops are provided as well as some fatal mistakes to avoid in the design process.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2019/12/3/core-loops
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Player Grind in Games
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4 days ago
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How are simulations different from games?
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Simulations vs Games
Simulations vs GamesOn today’s episode we’ll cover simulations vs games. Games and simulations are two things that seem talked about in the same circles. Som...
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4 days ago
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📈 Engagement is not luck - it’s design. Gamification helps create experiences that people actually want to be part of. Explore the core mechanics in this free course. 🛠️
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What is “Gamification?” — University XP
What is “Gamification?”
https://www.universityxp.com/gamification
4 days ago
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Teaching Through Trade-Offs: What Multi-Use Cards Can Teach Us
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4 days ago
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✍️ Instructional designers, meet your new go-to. The Games-Based Learning Digital Library makes it easy to source, plan, and build content that gets results and keeps learners hooked. 👉
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Games-Based Learning Digital Library — University XP
Discover the Games-Based Learning Digital Library: research, resources, and tools on gamification, serious games, and learning through play.
https://www.universityxp.com/library
4 days ago
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Designing learning games with players in mind
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Designing learning games with players in mind — University XP
This article will address how to design games with players in mind. There are multiple things to take into consideration when designing games. They include player diversity; learning styles; and player motivations.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2021/8/31/designing-learning-games-with-players-in-mind
4 days ago
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From Play to Proficiency: Leveraging Strategy Games for Learning
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4 days ago
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Can you use games to build soft skills?
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The Art of Less: How Constraints Lead to More Engaging Games
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Game Design Constraints and Scope Creep — University XP
This article will discuss two formative issues with game design: constraints and scope creep. While separate articles and books could address both topics, this article will discuss them as a singular issue as constraints in the design process can often mitigate the scope creep of game design projects.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2025/2/13/game-design-constraints-and-scope-creep
5 days ago
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🔄 Why do some platforms keep people coming back? Gamification is often the secret. Learn how to design for engagement and motivation in this free course. 🎓
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What is “Gamification?” — University XP
What is “Gamification?”
https://www.universityxp.com/gamification
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Abstractions are the “mental leaps” that designers make when creating games around certain themes
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Abstraction in Games — University XP
This article will dive deeper into abstraction in games. Specifically what abstractions are; why they are used in games; and how they affect the player experience. This article will also review specific examples of abstraction in games and how they affect our play and engagement.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2019/11/26/abstraction-in-games
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📐 The secret weapon for instructional designers? The Games-Based Learning Digital Library-packed with proven frameworks, examples, and tools to level up your design process. 👉
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Games-Based Learning Digital Library — University XP
Discover the Games-Based Learning Digital Library: research, resources, and tools on gamification, serious games, and learning through play.
https://www.universityxp.com/library
5 days ago
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Games-Based Learning and Game Mechanics
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Game Mechanics for Learning
Game Mechanics for Learning On today’s episode we’ll cover how to use game mechanics for learning. Game mechanics are the rules and procedures that guide pla...
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Serious Games, Serious Impact: Teaching Strategy Through Play with Thorsten Kodalle
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Hard Fun
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Hard Fun — University XP
What is fun? What is hard fun? Is there easy fun? Gaming and games-based learning uses the fun of games, the joy of engagement, and the thrill of overcoming challenges as powerful motivators to get students to meet learning outcomes.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2016/1/21/hard-fun
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Game Goals That Matter: Designing for Educational Impact
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6 days ago
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💡 Great design isn’t just functional - it’s motivating. Gamification adds purpose and play to digital systems. Learn the strategy behind it in this free University XP course. 🎮
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What is “Gamification?” — University XP
What is “Gamification?”
https://www.universityxp.com/gamification
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Merging Military Training with Game-Based Learning with Ray Kimball
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6 days ago
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🔧 Designing onboarding, leadership, or training? The Games-Based Learning Digital Library gives you frameworks and content to gamify your sessions-without starting from scratch. 👉
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Games-Based Learning Digital Library — University XP
Discover the Games-Based Learning Digital Library: research, resources, and tools on gamification, serious games, and learning through play.
https://www.universityxp.com/library
6 days ago
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Gamified learning helps health professionals navigate uncertainty, connect complex systems, test decisions safely, and understand real-world consequences through immersive simulations
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Mastering Game Literacy: Strategies for Teaching and Engaging Players
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Social Deduction Showdown: The Meta of Deceit in Modern Games
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What happens when the competition in the game turns against us?
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Can I compete? — University XP
In this article we’ll review what “sandbagging” is in games as well as provide examples from the most prevalent games where this happens. This article will also review competition in games as well as how players use and exploit the competitive advantage. Lastly, this article will end with an overview on designing for balance in games in order to make the best use of those competitive elements.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2020/1/30/can-i-compete
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Can games, simulations, and serious games be used for adult learning and development?
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Games for Adult Learning — University XP
This article will review some of the positives of including games in adult learning and development. The application of games compared to other activities will be discussed as well as some digital applications of games based learning.
https://www.universityxp.com/blog/2019/12/17/games-for-adult-learning
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👩🏫 Whether in classrooms or boardrooms, gamification helps people stay motivated and engaged. Learn how it works - and how to apply it - in this free course by University XP. 🎓
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What is “Gamification?” — University XP
What is “Gamification?”
https://www.universityxp.com/gamification
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Serious Games, Serious Impact: Teaching Environmentalism Through Play
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