The Settlers of Catan boardgame is an excellent example of a tabletop game that allows players to use a deceptively straightforward rule set to enjoy a great variety of gameplay. Players may start the game with relatively few resources but those who think ahead, and adapt to changing circumstances, soon create plenty of [...]
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Not the most common topic for a games blog but our Free Realms playtester felt we should post. As with Halloween and Christmas, Free Realms has put on a show for Valentine’s Day. Hearts, roses, cards and gifts are all over the place.
Running calendar events seems to be appreciated [...] We haven’t gone into hibernation. Just been busy putting together a few posts to send out over the holiday period. We’ll start posting them at the beginning of the Christmas week and thought we’d outline what’s on the way. A ‘Games For Free’ post is going to be first, as there are [...] Keeping children occupied without sending them off on their own doesn’t need to be hard work. Our suggestions for kids of 7+ can fit in the living room and be as entertaining for adults as for kids. They also present plenty of opportunities to help children get started on an activity or to [...] This is the first of a series of posts about possible Christmas gifts which encourage imaginative and/ or family play. We’ve sets for the 3+, 7+, 11+ and 16+ ranges. The exact age for each kid can vary quite a lot, so the age ranges are just a guide. The amount of support [...] The obvious value of many games and simulations lies in the enjoyment we get from playing them. Much of the fun in playing games comes from the rewards or satisfaction our brains get from learning and using in-game and game-related skills. For instance, driving games sell in their millions because we’re very good [...] We’re about to suggest setting aside Mirror’s Edge and Tomb Raider while you give parkour a try for real. Before starting we must state that: PARKOUR, FREE RUNNING AND TRICKING ARE EXTREME SPORTS WHICH REQUIRE PROPER TRAINING AND TUITION TO PERFORM SAFELY. The spectacular parkour seen in movies is the result of training [...]
Parkour, free running and tricking are urban sports involving treating our city landscapes as open-ended obstacle courses. These intensely athletic, skillful and, at times, extreme sports have gained publicity as a result of their use in numerous movies and ads. Examples include Casino Royale (2006), the Bourne series and, most significantly, [...] The Big Draw is a UK wide ‘arts workshop’ that runs in October every year. Libraries, museums, schools and many other organisations run hundreds of drawing and sketching events for kids and adults. The range of activities is remarkable and the Big Draw has become a huge success over the years. Future [...] The fourth and final part of our series on gaming and future learning covers a few skills that show exactly why games have a lot to offer in schools and homes: Teachers and lecturers who don’t adapt to the alternative ‘curriculum’ presented through games and active learning will become increasingly disconnected from [...] |
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