Learning Logic Through Board Gaming
- Title:
- Learning Logic Through Board Gaming
- Year:
- 2026
- Original Order:
- 1603
- Game:
- TRD26ND302662
- Group:
- Purdue University Superheroes of Science
- Short Description:
- Basic logical processes, and higher level reasoning, are integral to board games. Come play Shipwreck Arcana and discuss how it and other games could be used in the classroom.
- Long Description:
- Educator & Librarian Track: Participants will engage in hands-on gameplay to experience how players must synthesize hidden information, evaluate mathematical probabilities, and use higher-level reasoning to solve complex puzzles. The session will include a collaborative discussion on how to effectively integrate these mechanics into an educational setting. We will examine how the game’s deductive loops map to educational standards, foster peer-to-peer communication, and build critical thinking resilience. Participants will leave with practical strategies for using analog games in teaching students.
- Event Type:
- TRD - Trade Day Events
- Minimum Players:
- 1
- Maximum Players:
- 40
- Age Required:
- Everyone (6+)
- Experience Required:
- None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
- Duration:
- 1
- Game Master Names:
- Sarah Nern, Steven C Smith, Steven O Smith, Austin Beidelman
- Tournament:
- No
- Round Number:
- 1
- Total Rounds:
- 1
- Location:
- JW
- Room Name:
- 103
- Special Category:
- none
- Tickets Available:
- 15
- Last Modified:
- 7/29/2026