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Games: a series of interesting – moral - choices — University XP There are many types of games available for people to play and enjoy.  One of the most familiar and heartwarming ones are narrative driven games. These are games where the player is the protagonist. They represent a singular avatar and experience the world and explore paths in the story together.

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What is “Gamification?” — University XP What is “Gamification?”

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Getting your players to achieve “Flow State” universityxp.com/pod...

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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TU/e levels up science education with I.C. Tycoon, turning chip design into an interactive game that makes classrooms play, build, and compete phys.org/news/2026-0...

On today’s episode we’ll cover the gamer grind. One of the most characteristic things about today’s crop digital games is the grind. The grind, grindyness, o... Gamer Grind

Why do Gamers Grind through Games? youtu.be/IeOR39jGH4Q...

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Fun Meets Function: Enhancing Learning Through Games universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

Game Mechanics — University XP This article will review what game mechanics are as well as how players interact and interpret them. Game designers’ roles with creating and using mechanics will be discussed as well as how mechanics are used for games-based learning and educational gaming. Lastly, this article will close on what designers should avoid when designing mechanics for their games.

What are mechanics really? How do game designers use mechanics in practice? How can educators use games mechanics for creating games for learning? universityxp.com/blo...

What is “Gamification?” — University XP What is “Gamification?”

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Gamer Grind — University XP One of the most characteristic things about today’s crop digital games is the grind. The grind, grindyness, or grinding aspect of some games is an aspect that most gamers have experienced at one time or another.  But what does that mean? How do players experience it? How can designers and educators of games-based learning address the grind in our designs?

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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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Fall in love Roman-style by playing board games Ovid thought that a bit of healthy competition could foster romance.

Ancient Romans flirted over board games, not roses. Play, presence, and even losing built intimacy—maybe love needs less swiping, more strategy theconversation.com/...

Defining “Megagames” universityxp.com/pod...

Hostile Players — University XP This article will examine the concept of “hostile players” in games. Hostility will be analyzed through four different lenses including cynicism, antagonism, griefing, and toxicity in gameplay.

When Fun Turns Frustrating: Dealing with Hostile Players at the Table universityxp.com/blo... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

Socializing in GamesOn today’s episode we’ll cover socializing games. Games are powerful tools that can be used to help students achieve their learning outco... Socializing in Games

Do games exist in a “Social Environment?” youtu.be/nEd1gWXD2FE... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

Game ThemeOn today’s episode we’ll cover game themes. Table top game designers often think of the question: what comes first, mechanics or theme? The same ca... Game Theme

What does Theme mean in Games? youtu.be/N2pDG1ErN2g... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

What is “Gamification?” — University XP What is “Gamification?”

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Narratives, Toys, Puzzles, GamesOn today’s episode we’ll cover the differences and similarities between Narratives, Toys, Puzzles, and Games. Narratives, toy... Narratives, Toys, Puzzles, Games MEDIA Video

Consider & Compare: Narratives, Toys, Puzzles, and Games youtu.be/9WudQQ7NO0Q...

Chris Carbone on Board Game AcademicsIn this episode of Experience Points by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Christopher Carbone, an accomplished car... Chris Carbone on Board Game Academics

From Meeples to Meaning: When Board Games Shape Who We Are with Chris Carbone youtu.be/eWnfxBsTQb0...

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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Distributed Practice in Games-Based Learning — University XP This article will define distributed practice as a concept of spaced practice with intervals of rest in between. This is compared to massed practice where all of a learner’s activity takes place in one sitting. Distributed practice takes advantage of the “spacing effect” of separating times of practice, study, and engagement. This helps with students’ retrieval and successful application...

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Formal Game StructuresOn today’s episode we’ll cover formal game structures.Formal game structures are the cornerstone on which game designers build their ex... Formal Game Structures

Using Formal Game Structures in Games-Based Learning youtu.be/-_OQCn2sQhA... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

Travis Windleharth on foundry10In this episode of Experience Points, Dave Eng chats with Travis Windleharth from foundry10 about games-based learning. Travis... Travis Windleharth on foundry10

Games, Growth, and Gabe Newell: Behind the Scenes at foundry10 with Travis Windleharth youtu.be/2oVNnH3fTEg... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames 

Beyond Boss Fights: Crafting Engaging Learning Games universityxp.com/pod...

What is “Gamification?” — University XP What is “Gamification?”

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Michele Haiken on Gamify LiteracyIn this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Dr. Michele Haiken, an experienced literac... Michele Haiken on Gamify Literacy

Rolling for Reading: Gamifying Literacy with Michele Haiken youtu.be/pnHpkZEVYK8... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames 

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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Achieve Explore Socialize KillOn today’s episode we’ll cover…. different player types: achievers, explorers, socializers, and killers. Games and students hav... Achieve Explore Socialize Kill

Achieve, Explore, Socialize, Kill youtu.be/NuNShdT_ra0... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

Game Mechanics — University XP This article will review what game mechanics are as well as how players interact and interpret them. Game designers’ roles with creating and using mechanics will be discussed as well as how mechanics are used for games-based learning and educational gaming. Lastly, this article will close on what designers should avoid when designing mechanics for their games.

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