More Great Games—Presentation Skills & Games

Renderas:sect2. Features of an Effective Learning Game

Balance The game format should present an appropriate mix of chance and skill. Too much chance makes the game boring and mindless; too much emphasis on knowledge reduces the game to a test.

Easily adaptable An effective game format should be “open” to your content and can be written to the level of any audience. Some games even allow you to adjust the level of competition you wish to bring to your audience.

User-friendly The game format is easily understood, so participants are quickly converted into active players.

Fun to play The game promotes player involvement and continued interest.

Flexible The game can be modified to fit into almost any training facility and any time schedule.

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