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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5m

The Art of Game Goals: Driving Engagement in Tabletop Play youtu.be/8kbSisLFJqA

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 20h

Motivating Learners Through Game-Based Objectives youtu.be/8kbSisLFJqA #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 20h

📢 Call for Proposals: Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2026 (June 5–7, online). Share your work on game design, AI, social impact & more with global educators. Proposals due Dec 7. Submit now → gblconference.com/ #GBL #GameBasedLearning #EdTech #Gamification #SeriousGames

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 23h

The game “Hanabi” in games-based learning www.universityxp.com/blog/2... #gamesbasedlearning #gaming #gamedesign #gamification #gamificationoflearning #edgames #games4ed #gamedevelopment #games #gbl #play

Hanabi for Learning — University XP

Hanabai is a cooperative card game designed by Antoine Bauza. Players are dealt a series of cards face down. These cards are never revealed to their holders. Instead they can only provide information to teammates around the table. Each card comes in

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 1d

Games for good? AI for education? Inclusive play? Present your work at GBLVC 2026—an all-virtual, global event for change-makers in game-based learning. Deadline: Dec 7 → gblconference.com/ #GameBasedLearning #EdTech #Gamification #GamesForChange

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 1d

Baby you’re a Firework www.universityxp.com/blog/2... @davengdesign #edgames #edtech #gamedesign #gamedevelopment #games #games4ed #gamesbasedlearning #gamification #gamificationoflearning #gbl

Hanabi for Learning — University XP

Hanabai is a cooperative card game designed by Antoine Bauza. Players are dealt a series of cards face down. These cards are never revealed to their holders. Instead they can only provide information to teammates around the table. Each card comes in

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 1d

The Art of Game Goals: Driving Engagement in Tabletop Play youtu.be/8kbSisLFJqA @davengdesign #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 2d

Simulations vs Games www.universityxp.com/blog/2...

Simulations vs Games — University XP

Games and simulations are two things that seem talked about in the same circles. Sometimes they even get misinterpreted for one another. They do share some of the same characteristics; but games and simulations are different from one another.

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 2d

Pitch your session for GBLVC 2026! 🌍 Teach others how games can change minds, inspire learning & build inclusion. AI, design, therapy, social impact—bring it. Proposals due Dec 7 → gblconference.com/ #GBL #EdTech #Gamification #SeriousGames

Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2026

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 2d

Strategy, Structure, and Skill: Lessons from Classic Game Mechanics youtu.be/QTTlCQlxlTw?si=I6W...

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 3d

Simulations vs Games www.universityxp.com/blog/2... #gamesbasedlearning #gaming #gamedesign #gamification #gamificationoflearning #edgames #games4ed #gamedevelopment #games #gbl #play

Simulations vs Games — University XP

Games and simulations are two things that seem talked about in the same circles. Sometimes they even get misinterpreted for one another. They do share some of the same characteristics; but games and simulations are different from one another.

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 3d

🎮 Games. Learning. Innovation. Present at GBLVC 2026 and share how you’re transforming education through play. Online. Global. Impactful. Proposals due Dec 7 → gblconference.com/ #GameBasedLearning #SeriousGames #EdTech #Gamification

Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2026

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 3d

From Play to Proficiency: Leveraging Strategy Games for Learning youtu.be/cHuzsS8Az18

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 3d

Collecting, Interpreting, and Applying Feedback in Game Design www.universityxp.com/blog/2...

Applying Feedback — University XP

This article will review different areas of player feedback from play testing. It includes the steps for collecting feedback as well as how to specifically ask for actionable feedback from your playtesters. It includes the top three questions that I

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 4d

Collecting, Interpreting, and Applying Feedback in Game Design www.universityxp.com/blog/2... #gamesbasedlearning #gaming #gamedesign #gamification #gamificationoflearning #edgames #games4ed #gamedevelopment #games #gbl #play

Applying Feedback — University XP

This article will review different areas of player feedback from play testing. It includes the steps for collecting feedback as well as how to specifically ask for actionable feedback from your playtesters. It includes the top three questions that I

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 4d

From Play to Proficiency: Leveraging Strategy Games for Learning youtu.be/cHuzsS8Az18 #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 4d

Mastering the Mind Game: Exploring Strategy in Board Games youtu.be/cHuzsS8Az18 @davengdesign #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

Games for good? AI for education? Inclusive play? Present your work at GBLVC 2026—an all-virtual, global event for change-makers in game-based learning. Deadline: Dec 7 → gblconference.com/ #GameBasedLearning #EdTech #Gamification #GamesForChange

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

Applying Feedback in Game Design www.universityxp.com/blog/2... @davengdesign #gamesbasedlearning #games4ed #edgames #gamificationoflearning #gamification #gbl #games #gamedesign #gamedevelopment #play #gaming

Applying Feedback — University XP

This article will review different areas of player feedback from play testing. It includes the steps for collecting feedback as well as how to specifically ask for actionable feedback from your playtesters. It includes the top three questions that I

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

Pitch your session for GBLVC 2026! 🌍 Teach others how games can change minds, inspire learning & build inclusion. AI, design, therapy, social impact—bring it. Proposals due Dec 7 → gblconference.com/ #GBL #EdTech #Gamification #SeriousGames

Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2026

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

🎮 Games. Learning. Innovation. Present at GBLVC 2026 and share how you’re transforming education through play. Online. Global. Impactful. Proposals due Dec 7 → gblconference.com/ #GameBasedLearning #SeriousGames #EdTech #Gamification

Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2026

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

Applied Games-Based Learning www.universityxp.com/blog/2...

Applied Games-Based Learning — University XP

This article will review the use of games-based learning as well as reiterate the main reasons why you should consider using it in your teaching and instruction practice. Games-based learning as a student centered approach will be discussed as well a

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

How Game-Based Learning Helps Students Overcome Decision Overload youtu.be/pAHkKQmT9rU

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

Breaking Down Analysis Paralysis in Games youtu.be/pAHkKQmT9rU #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 6d

GBLVC 2026 is calling all innovators! 🎮 Submit your proposal on games for learning, social impact, AI, and more. Connect, inspire, and lead the conversation June 5–7. Deadline: Dec 7 → gblconference.com/ #EdTech #GBL #Gamification #InclusiveDesign

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