#educational game

The Library Game is here!

Turn library literacy into a game with the ultimate library scavenger hunt!

Play as a team of experts in a particular archetype (from alchemists to zoologists and everything in between) as you solve problems that have been submitted to the Archivist!

Where does the library come in? You search for resources to find words that will help you or your team create a story. Learn about library organization, the difference between fiction and nonfiction shelves, and other resources your library provides by exploring!

Or, if you're looking for a more relaxed day in the stacks, try out the Early Literacy Edition for free! Pick up books, movies, and more, find words you like, and string them together in a story of your own invention. Archivist-free adventuring!

Whatever your style, find The Library Game at the link below, and share the stories you tell together! The Archivist awaits you.

A puzzle collection disguised as a point-and-click adventure game. You can play it in your browser here.

Right-click to change actions, and don't forget your inventory (though many object uses are automatic). You'll also need this (also archived here) - the scanning's a little smeared but still readable.

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 Video Game Play And Political…