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  • Dustin chats with Prisha about her tabletop game cafe in India. They talk about marketing tabletop games and running educational programming at a tabletop cafe. Dustin shares his expertise in using game-based learning and gamification techniques.

    Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 1:18 - Introduction to Prisha 3:31 - Context for the Conversation and Understanding the Tabletop Gaming Market 12:08 - Questions for Dustin-- Dustin Tackles Questions about Using Tabletop Games for Educational Programming

    Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]:

    Splendor Skull Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Periodic Cytosis Rhino Hero Rhino Hero Junior Trap Words Ion Wongamania Rabbit Rally Snake Oil Superfight Set

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/prisha

  • Dustin shares his experience running a booth at a local event. He talks about some things he's learned from his booth experience and shares some data on the success of the event.

    Episode Topics 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education/BGE's Tabletop Updates - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 3:56 - Introduction to Running Booths at Local Events 11:14 - Looking at the Data 14:40 - Conclusion

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/brick-and-mortar-episode/

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  • Dustin chats with Laurie Blake about the power of games for good. We chat about his company Stop, Drop, and Roll Games and its mission-- inclusive, conscientious, and immersive. We also chat about their game Earth Rising and how it ties into games for learning.

    Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) 00:00 - Board Gaming with Education - Twitch or YouTube or Facebook 1:49 - Introduction to Laurie Blake 8:24 - Using Games to Improve the World 18:50 - Earth Rising 35:00 - Game Time

    Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]:

    Earth Rising Genius Games like Cytosis Capital Games Studios like Wongamania Pokemon Hero Quest

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/laurie-blake

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin shares some resources you'll find as a part of the Board Gaming with Education community and some huge updates!

    Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Webstore Resources - 0:57 Updates - 9:52

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    GET UPDATES ABOUT OUR BRICK-AND-MORTAR STORE: https://witty-leader-6961.ck.page/337039c715

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningwithgames

    Website Survey for EduGamer Points: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctMZ_CUeCcHB3-V0gvtR_ik8eOuKtPzsfv1m2RScLYSonjsg/viewform

    Call for Contributors: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/call-for-contributors-2021/

    Episode 147 - Using Tabletop Games In-Person in a Socially Distanced Classroom: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/using-tabletop-games-in-person-in-a-socially-distanced-classroom/

    Episode 146 - Using Tabletop Games in Class Feat. William Brown from the Hungry Gamer: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/william-brown/

    Board Game Crate: https://mrqz.to/boardgamecrate

    New Games Added to the Store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/shop/?orderby=date

    Kickstarter Calendar: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/kickstarter-calendar/

    Wavelength Game: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/product/wavelength/

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/season-12-resources-and-updates

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin shares his experience with using tabletop games in person this past summer. He talks about different games he has used and tips for implementing them and keeping students distanced.

    Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Webstore Tip #1: Check out party games! - 4:02 Tip #2: Personal Whiteboards - 8:06 Tip #3: Connect Your Phone Camera to Your Computer to Project the Board - 13:41 Tip #4: Check out roll and write games - 17:58 Tip #5: Go outside - 19:20

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/using-tabletop-games-in-person-in-a-socially-distanced-classroom

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by William Brown from The Hungry Gamer to discuss how he has used tabletop games in the classroom. He talks about several examples as well as dives into one specific example of how he used Thousand-Year-Old Vampire to teach writing. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education!

    Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Gaming with Education Store - 00:00 Who is William Brown? - 1:50 Defining Tabletop Games - 4:13 Examples of Games for the Classroom - 7:07 Benefits and Pitfalls of Games in Class - 14:23 Thousand-Year-Old Vampire a Creative Writing Game for Teaching Writing - 17:45 Board Game Project- 38:14 Dustin Challenges William to a Game of Wavelength - 40:31

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/william-brown

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Jenny Varrichio to discuss game-based learning and using it as a tool for formative feedback. Jenny shares insights into her research as to how we can leverage game-based learning in our classrooms with our learners. This is a perfect episode for diving into the reasons why and how to create an environment for the successful use of game-based learning. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education!

    Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Board Game Crates - 00:00 Who is Jenny Varrichio? - 1:17 Defining Game-Based Learning and Formative Feedback - 5:22 Exploring the Topic Further-- Looking at Research in the Field - 7:18 Why Game-Based Learning as Formative Feedback - 12:38 Dustin Challenges Jenny to a Game of Concept - 23:58

    Get your board game crate now!

    https://mrqz.to/boardgamecrate

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/jenny-varrichio

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Peter Seiler, to best game-based practices for getting to know others. Peter shares his game Top Tale and how it fosters a great experience for getting to know your fellow human. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education!

    Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Newsletter Community - 00:00 Who is Peter Seiler? - 3:20 Overview of our Topic: Getting to Know Others and Game-Based Learning - 4:05 Fostering a Game Experience for Opening Up - 8:24 Top Tale - 18:08 Dustin Challenges Peter to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 31:39

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/peter-seiler

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Hamid Printer, to discuss running tabletop roleplaying games at a library or other youth programs. Hamid shares some amazing tips for beginners and veterans alike on how best to run a tabletop roleplaying game at your local library. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education!

    Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Hamid Printer - 3:20 What are TTRPGs (Tabletop Roleplaying Games)? - 5:48 How Easy is it to Get Involved in TTRPGs or D&D? - 7:32 First Steps to Getting Started - 14:20 Other Tips for In-Person and Virtual - 22:06 Dustin Challenges Hamid to a Game of The Emoji Challenge - 40:27

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/hamid-printer

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Dan White, CEO of Filament Games to talk about using video games for game-based learning. They explore topics such as defining game-based learning and where games fall on a game-based learning spectrum, how and what role game-based learning played during the pandemic, and what the future of game-based learning may be. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education!

    Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Dan White? - 1:40 What are Games? - 2:42 Video Games as Part of your Learning Environment - 5:12 Filament Games - 8:56 Dustin Challenges Dan to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 33:33

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]:

    "A Theory of Fun" by Raph Koster RoboCo Carcassone Do I Have A Right That's Your Right

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/dan-white

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin talks about implementing a tabletop game as a game-based learning lesson. In the episode, he takes this in three steps-- framing the context for using the game, pulling the learning outcomes from the game, and structuring supplemental materials or activities around the game.

    Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education - Call for Resources and Game-Based Learning Lesson Development Course - 00:00 Step 1: Overview, Context, and Why? - 4:02 Step 2: Pulling the Learning Outcomes from a Game - 6:00 Step 3: Supplemental Materials and Activities - 9:56

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]:

    Werewolf Chemistry Fluxx

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/3-steps-to-using-tabletop-games-in-the-classroom

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Dina Ramse to talk about what we can learn as players from spatial awareness and spatial recognition games. We discuss the impacts these games can have on us and our daily lives and also chat about how these games have helped Dina's son. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education!

    Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Dina Ramse? - 1:34 Framing the Discussion: Spatial Awareness and Spatial Reasoning - 2:50 How Spatial Awareness and Spatial Reasoning Games tie into the Real World - 10:46 Montessori Schooling Philosophy and Games - 13:38 Dustin Challenges Dina to a Game of Is That for Real a Board Game?! - 20:08

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]:

    Feast for Odin Indian Summer Carcassone The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being by Simone Davis

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/dina-ramse

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Alex Lu to talk about what the player's experience is all about. We talk about this from both the perspective of the player and the perspective of the designer. We discuss topics such as inclusion and representation in games, what to look out for as a parent or educator on what games to pick up, and what designers should consider when designing for the player's experience. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education!

    Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Alex Lu? - 1:42 Framing the Discussion: The Player's Experience - 3:19 A Game for Kids and Adults - 8:52 Playtesting and Inclusion - 11:37 Dustin Challenges Alex to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 20:23

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/alex-lu

  • We're back with Season 12! In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by Danielle Dabbs for Board Gaming with Education's first-ever VideoCast episode. Whether you're a parent looking for more ways to spend time as a family, use games to support learning, or are a hardcore hobby gamer and looking for more games to play with kids this episode is for you! Danielle shares some awesome games to use at home to support hybrid learning and homeschooling. She also shares some stories, insights, and tips on how she supported her children at home this past year with board games. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more content from Board Gaming with Education!

    Episode Topics (timestamps are for podcast episode | video time stamps are available on YouTube) Board Gaming with Education Introduction: Board Games for Learning at BGE - 00:00 Who is Danielle Dabbs? - 3:09 Framing the Discussion - 5:19 Growing into Board Games - 7:19 Using Board Games to Teach Content - 18:13 Dustin challenges Danielle to a Game of 5-Second Rule - 35:23

    Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]:

    Hoot Owl Hoot Sleeping Queens Mysterium Forbidden Island Pandemic Tiny Parks Bearenpark The Quacks of Quedlinburg

    Some games mentioned in this episode for content learning (links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links)

    Hoot Owl Hoot

    Disney Codenames

    Ecosystem

    Sleeping Queens

    Money Bags

    Alphabet Bingo

    Planet

    To see the full list of games that Danielle suggests check out our full blog post of this episode at: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/danielle-dabbs

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at-home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/danielle-dabbs

  • Dustin from Board Gaming with Education shares some updates and what to expect for Season 12 of the podcast.

    Check out the video format of this episode:

    https://youtu.be/t6iIdwOif5o

    Episode Topics

    Board Gaming with Education Introduction: VideoCast and YouTube Channel - 00:38 Introduction - 1:36 Weekly Streams - 1:42 Instagram - 3:34 Our Website - 5:52 Newsletter - 6:18

    Check out our board game store:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our transition music on the podcast. This song can be found in full on this music archive.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/videocast-season-12

  • [REPLAY] Dustin and Grace visit Strategicon, a board game convention near LAX in Los Angeles. Listen in to the show to hear about their experience, what they think about the convention, and hear about some of the games they played! The convention happens three times a year. If you have the chance, be sure to attend, and let us know if you do!

    Introduction to Strategicon and the Episode - 2:05 Day 1 - 6:10 Day 2 - 8:50 Wrap-up - 11:52

    Check out our board game store:

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page!

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/strategicon-feb2020

  • [REPLAY] This is a special crossover episode of Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries. In this episode, Dustin talks with Kathleen Mercury from Games in Schools and Libraries. They discuss various topics like teaching game design, game-based learning, board games, podcasting, and networking. Be sure to listen in to hear a bit about their experiences on how games and education crossover in their roles as educators. Thank you again to Games in Schools and Libraries and Kathleen Mercury for a wonderful crossover episode!

    Dustin Staats and Board Gaming with Education - 3:46 Kathleen Mercury and Games in Schools and Libraries - 4:43 Resources to Teach Game Design - 5:03 Teaching Gifted Kids: Games Provide Complex Problems to Solve - 8:23 Game Design and Lesson Planning - 10:46 Experiencing a Game Versus Using Games in a Learning Environment - 12:38 Points in Games - 26:32 Connected Students - 35:33 Podcasts on Games in Education - 40:38 Kathleen Discusses Game Design - 45:28 Goals for Dustin and Kathleen - 62:08 Putting "Better" Games in the Classroom - 64:08

    Check out our board game store:

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their songs "Retro Gamer," "Mumbai Mood," and "Fizzy Jazz" for our interview. desert island, and post-production segments. These songs can be found in full on this music archive.

    http://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Dave Eng and guest Terry Pearce to discuss the differences and similarities between game-based learning and gamification in both the corporate world and the education world. Join Dustin, Terry, and Dave on this discussion of board games for learning.

    Episode Topics

    Board Gaming with Education Introduction: GBL Conference - 00:00 Welcome Dave Back to the Show - 1:01 Who is Terry Pearce? - 3:09 Farming the Discussion - 7:26 ROI (Return on Investment) - 9:53 Networking and Sharing within the Field of Games for Learning - 18:28 Investing in Game-Based Learning and Gamification - 24:02 What Can Educators Learn from the Corporate World? - 26:32 Dave Rejoins the Conversation - 31:40 Dustin, Dave, and Terry play Wits & Wagers - 38:32

    Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]:

    The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education by Karl Kapp Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges and Leaderboards by Yu-Kai Chou Even Ninja Monkeys Like to Play: Unicorn Edition by Andrzej Marczewski More content from Andrzej Marczewski including the Design Element Cards

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at-home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/terry-pearce

  • In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin is joined by co-host Rodger Moore and guest Steve Dee to discuss the importance of game design, how game design overlaps with other aspects of our lives, and what we can learn from game design through an educator's lens. Join Dustin, Steve, and Rodger on this discussion of board games for learning.

    Episode Topics

    Board Gaming with Education Introduction: GBL Conference - 00:00 Welcome Rodger Back to the Show - 0:29 Who is Steve Dee? - 1:51 Tin Star Games - 3:28 Defining "Game Design" - 4:30 How to Think Like a Game Designer - 6:22 Student Differentiation and Different Game Players - 9:44 Leveraging the Creative Side of Game Design - 21:38 Rodger Rejoins the Conversation - 31:40 Dustin, Rodger, and Steve play Wits & Wagers - 45:12

    Games/Books from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]:

    Kobold Book of Game Design by Kobold Press Theory of Fun by Raph Koster The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses Board Games that Tell Stories by Portal Games Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal

    Check out our board game store for a curated collection of board games for learning at-home and in the classroom:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/steve-dee

  • VideoCast Episode Preview #2! We will be launching our VideoCast on YouTube for Season 12 of the Board Gaming with Education Podcast. This is a preview of what to expect! In this episode, we talk about two games that we previewed on our Instagram channel-- Aroma and Werewords! What do you think of these games? Leave a comment below!

    Check out the video format of this episode:

    https://youtu.be/JOwD5zo6ynY

    Episode Topics

    Board Gaming with Education Introduction: VideoCast and YouTube Channel - 00:38 Aroma - 01:59 Werewords - 6:03 What's to come?! - 10:57

    Check out our board game store:
    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com

    Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our transition music on the podcast. This song can be found in full on this music archive.

    Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

    https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/about-a-game-instagram-preview-of-aroma-and-werewords