GameOn quest 5: Game of Games

Owners of this badge tested a few recommended games, analysed them and learned more about the essential elements that make up a game.
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This activity is part of the wider educational effort of the international partnership “GameOn” to promote inclusion, participation and critical thinking through game design. Learn more about this partnership here.

You have to finish 1 task to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: self-approved

To earn this badge, try out 2-3 games, pay attention to the details and then try to answer the following questions about one or more of the games you played:
What is the goal of the game?
What are the dynamics of the game (patterns of how the game and the players will evolve over time, leading to winning)?
What are the mechanics of the game (rules that govern and guide the player’s actions and the game’s response to them)?
What are the rules of the game?
What’s the theme of the game (where/when the action is taking place)?
What are the game’s materials or elements (map, cards, dice etc.)?

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: self-approved

If you didn’t have the opportunity to play some new games, you can still earn your badge!
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Share your thoughts on the following questions:
What is your favourite game?
What elements make this game special?
Share a photo or video of your favourite game.

Activities

GameOn quest 5: Game of Games

GameOn: Onboarding adventure

Organiser

GameOn - Game Design for Inclusion

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