A board game ludography analysis for Game-Based Learning in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science
Space exploration and astronomical objects are extensively used in modern board games. These games can be an entertaining way to present educational contents on Astrophysics-related topics, by acknowledging the importance and beauty of Space. However, careful consideration of mechanics, messages, and themes is required to achieve this goal. We present a classification system for the presence of Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space Science in the 2000 most popular modern board games, where games are categorised according to their complexity and actual scientific contents. This initial mapping defines a potential Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science ludography, i.e. a set of board games for STEM educators to create learning activities about such topics, using easily attainable commercial products.
Authors
- Rachele Toniolo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6142-7388)
- Giannandrea Inchingolo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1506-6227)
- Stefania Varano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7490-7620)
- Andrea Ligabue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6528-6180)
- Alessandra Zanazzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9022-5745)
- S. Ricciardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3807-4043)
Institutions
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (US)
- Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory (IT)
- Osservatorio astronomico di Bologna (IT)
- Institute for Space Astrophysics and Planetology (IT)
- National Institute for Astrophysics (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Astronomy Education Journal
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.32374/aej.2024.4.1.078ra
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.58