Tag: game design

I am Making a Boardgame : Introducing Chronundrum

Dec 7, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

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How to make an educational board game, designing for learning, and the mechanics of fun. All relevant to todays discussion of designing a serious tabletop board game in which players travel through ancient Egypt collecting artifacts, solving riddles, and correcting the chaos of time in an interactive and highly lively environment with a full ensemble…
Level 4: Reflecting on the Game Design Journey of “Trail Guardian: The Ranger’s Journey”

Dec 3, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, Graduate Research, graduate school, graphic design, learning technology, Ludology, narrative design, Narratology, writing

As I navigate through the process of designing “Trail of the Guard: Ranger’s Journey” (TotG), I find myself confounded and delighted in the complexities of digital game creation. I’d like to take a moment to consider three major perspectives.. Reflection on Game Mechanics Design As I navigate through the process of designing “Trail of the…
Self-Determination Theory in the State of Game Studies – Motivations for Video Game Play and Political Decision-Making: Evidence from Four Countries

Nov 30, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, philosophy

This week I read over several papers on motivation design and encouraging participation among students. You see, games require motivated participants involved in an objective voluntarily. That’s a hell of a triumph! One of the articles that stands out hails from a multinational survey on decision-making and player motivation -> Game Studies – Motivations for…
Playing Skip-Bo: A metaphor, a lesson on life, and a game.

Nov 22, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in analog game, card game, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, Thought Provoking, user research

You may or not have noticed by now but I like to overthink things. To stew and ferment a subject and distill it to the nuclear components that make it tick. As a video game researcher and sociologist with an eclectic background, interpreting the card game Skip-Bo through a metaphorical lens presents a unique opportunity…
Coming Soon: Trails of the Guard – Interactive RPG Designed for the US National Forest Service

Nov 20, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in writing

Tentative Title“Trails of the Guard: The Ranger’s Journey” Player/LearnersTarget Audience: Aspiring rangers, trail keepers, environmental science students, and individuals interested in forestry and outdoor management.Engagement Strategy: Interactive gameplay that simulates real-world trail maintenance and forestry management challenges. Subject AreaFocus on trail maintenance, forestry management, and sustainable environmental practices. Learning ObjectiveCognitive: Enhance players’ understanding of environmental…
In the Whispers of Chance Encounters- A Poem, An Essay, and a Confession.

Nov 19, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, NaNoWriMo, Narratology, performance studies, Poem, poet, Poetry, poetry lessons, writing

In the ever-spinning world of fleeting encounters, there lies a hidden tapestry of connection. Each glance, each smile shared with a stranger, weaves a story untold, a narrative that pulses with the heartbeat of humanity. These moments, often overlooked in the rush of daily life, hold the essence of our shared experience. They are the…