We created a board game about the music during the ‘90s. We included the most popular and well known artists and vocal groups during this decade, to ensure that the people who will play the game already have knowledge about who the famous artist and groups are. When we are ready to take an action that we want to succeed, we are thinking really well, but if we rather let us think about something without any action or interest, we think very poorly (Edutopia, 2012). With this said, we wanted to create a game where the players felt happy and curious about the game and could bring their previous experience into it. The previous experience is very important for having the opportunity to learn which James Paul Gee gives an example on. He tells us that if two people get the same book to read, the one with most experience about the book is also the one who will have the best opportunity to learn (ibid.).
The game we created is pretty easy where the goal is to go from the ´90s to the 21st century after answering the questions correct. You hit the dice and jump as many steps as it shows, and when you end up on a Q-marked square you have to answer a question.
An engaging dynamic is something the principles of gaming can create which encourages people to develop competencies and skills as they focus of the activities of the game (Educause, 2014). If we would develop this board game further, we would also have information squares so you really get a feeling from the music industry back then. This will give you as a player various opportunities to develop your competencies compared to how the current game looks like. I think our idea is interesting and is absolutely something that would engage people!
References:
Educause. (2014).”7 things You Should know About Games and Learning”. 2014 (October) Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/7-things-you-should-know-about-games-and-learning (2015-09-13)
Edutopia (Producer). (2012). “James Paul Gee on Learning with Video Games”. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnEN2Sm4IIQ (2015-09-13)
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