Scott Nicholson - Creating Board Games

Scott Nicholson, a professor at Syracuse University, discusses the educational benefits of board games and game jams. He explains how game jams can be used in classrooms to foster creativity and learning by having students design games with specific constraints. The process involves creating, testing, and iterating games, which can be done in various time frames. Game jams encourage collaboration and can be an engaging activity for students and their families, offering a screen-free way to learn and create.

What is one of the main advantages of using board games in education according to the speaker?

• They are expensive to create.

• They require advanced programming skills.

• They remove the need for screens and programming.

• They are only suitable for professional game designers.

What is a game jam as described in the video?

• A group activity to create a game on a specific topic within a limited time.

• A solo activity to create digital games.

• A competition to see who can play the most games.

• A workshop for learning advanced programming skills.

Which of the following is NOT a type of constraint mentioned for game creation?

• Budget

• Game mechanisms

• Components

• Theme

How can game creation activities benefit families according to the speaker?

• They are only for children.

• They can be a great intergenerational activity.

• They require professional game designers.

• They are too complex for family involvement.

What is a key benefit of using game creation in the classroom?

• It is only suitable for older students.

• It requires advanced technology.

• It can be done quickly and inexpensively.

• It is a costly and time-consuming process.