Monthly Archives: August 2010

Getting Settled

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

We played Settlers of Catan- the best board game ever made! The homework: list the mechanics of this game. List them as primary, secondary, and tertiary.Tomorrow, we will discuss how they create an enjoyable play experience. Refer to the list … Continue reading →

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Modding Pandemic

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

We came up with three modifications (mods) for the game Pandemic. The mods are called the MediNuke!, Smooth Operator, and the dreaded Mega Virus! MediNuke allows players to eliminate all the outbreaks in cities adjacent to their current location. They … Continue reading →

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Academy Day 1 – RISK

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

Hello class. Thanks again for a great first day. I am really excited to be working with you all for the next two weeks. So, here is your homework for the first day. We played RISK, there were wins, there … Continue reading →

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Jane McGonigal at Ted

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

Here is the link to the great talk we watched in class today. Feel free to share this with your family and friends! Watch Here

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