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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 1h

🎮 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

Episode 118 What is the Game State? — University XP

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 19h

Pause, Play, Win: How Game States Shape Every Turn www.universityxp.com/podcas...

On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is the Game State? Determining the “game state” is often one of the questions that designers and developers will ask themselves when determining how to take a design or iterate on the development of

Building soft skills with games — University XP

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 1d

So what soft skills can games be used for? How are games used for soft skills development? www.universityxp.com/blog/2...

This article will cover the different areas that games-based learning can be used for addressing soft skills development. This article will cover cognitive internal development; relational development; as well as how games can be used to develop stud

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 1d

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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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 1d

“How Many Players?” Player Count in Games youtu.be/l_ZDnvxKxn4

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 1d

Players and Player Count in Games-Based Learning youtu.be/l_ZDnvxKxn4 #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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Building soft skills with games — University XP

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 1d

Building soft skills with games www.universityxp.com/blog/2... @davengdesign #edgames #edtech #gamedesign #gamedevelopment #games #games4ed #gamesbasedlearning #gamification #gamificationoflearning #gbl

This article will cover the different areas that games-based learning can be used for addressing soft skills development. This article will cover cognitive internal development; relational development; as well as how games can be used to develop stud

Meaningful Choices — University XP

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 2d

Helping a player make informed and meaningful choices is part of what makes good games great. www.universityxp.com/blog/2...

Helping a player make informed and meaningful choices is part of what makes good games great. Those meaningful choices provide the player weight and substance to their player experience. But often in the pursuit of creating interactive and engaging e

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 2d

🎤 Speak at GBLVC 2026! Share how you're using games, AI, or gamification to transform learning. Reach 100+ global educators and changemakers. Proposals due Dec 7. gblconference.com/ #GameBasedLearning #SeriousGames #Education #Gamification

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 2d

“How Many Players?” Player Count in Games youtu.be/l_ZDnvxKxn4 @davengdesign #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 2d

Guild Chronicles: Game-Based Learning at Its Most Collaborative with Andrew Harris www.universityxp.com/podcas...

Episode 110 Andrew Harris and the Guild Chronicles — University XP

Episode Summary: In this episode of "Experience Points" Dave Eng interviews Andrew Harris, a game designer, therapist, and educator behind The Guild Chronicles program. Andrew discusses the origins of The Guild Chronicles, a transformative game-based

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 3d

Educators, designers, researchers—got ideas at the intersection of games and learning? 🎲 Submit a session for GBLVC 2026 (June 5–7, online). Reach global audiences. Free admission for accepted presenters! gblconference.com/ #GBL #Gamification #EdTech #AIinEducation

Meaningful Choices — University XP

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University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 3d

Helping a player make informed and meaningful choices is part of what makes good games great. www.universityxp.com/blog/2... #gamesbasedlearning #gaming #gamedesign #gamification #gamificationoflearning #edgames #games4ed #gamedevelopment #games #gbl #play

Helping a player make informed and meaningful choices is part of what makes good games great. Those meaningful choices provide the player weight and substance to their player experience. But often in the pursuit of creating interactive and engaging e

Meaningful Choices — University XP

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 3d

Bring meaning to gameful choices www.universityxp.com/blog/2... @davengdesign #edgames #edtech #gamedesign #gamedevelopment #games #games4ed #gamesbasedlearning #gamification #gamificationoflearning #gbl

Helping a player make informed and meaningful choices is part of what makes good games great. Those meaningful choices provide the player weight and substance to their player experience. But often in the pursuit of creating interactive and engaging e

Episode 109 What is Choice Architecture? — University XP

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 3d

How Games Nudge Us: The Hidden Psychology of Player Decisions www.universityxp.com/podcas...

On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Choice Architecture? Both life and games are full of choices. Some of us approach those choices head on. Others take their time to come to rational conclusions about what choices are best for the

Hanabi for Learning — University XP

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 3d

Rolling Through Rondels: Games That Keep You Moving www.universityxp.com/podcas...

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 4d

The game “Hanabi” in games-based learning www.universityxp.com/blog/2...

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

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 4d

Want to present at a global conference on game-based learning? 🎮 GBLVC 2026 is now accepting proposals! Share your ideas on AI, serious games, social impact & more. Deadline: Dec 7. Submit here → gblconference.com/ #GameBasedLearning #EdTech #SeriousGames

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

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

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

📢 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

Hanabi for Learning — University XP

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 5d

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

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 · 6d

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

Hanabi for Learning — University XP

University XP @universityxp.bsky.social · 6d

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

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