#gamesforlearning — Public Fediverse posts

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Like any media based on #history, games can portray broad events as well as more relatable personal stories. When using #GamesForLearning we can gain a more empathetic perspective of those who lived through that history and rose to the challenges imposed upon them.

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https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-personal-view-of-sweeping-events.html

High time I updated my personal #GamesForLearning page with last year’s project: designing and presenting a simple #wargame about the Battle of Great Bridge, VA’s first major engagement in the American Revolution. Links to relevant blog posts about research, game design, playtesting, and crafting.

https://peterschweighofer.blogspot.com/p/games-for-learning.html

High time I updated my personal #GamesForLearning page with last year’s project: designing and presenting a simple #wargame about the Battle of Great Bridge, VA’s first major engagement in the American Revolution. Links to relevant blog posts about research, game design, playtesting, and crafting.

https://peterschweighofer.blogspot.com/p/games-for-learning.html

High time I updated my personal #GamesForLearning page with last year’s project: designing and presenting a simple #wargame about the Battle of Great Bridge, VA’s first major engagement in the American Revolution. Links to relevant blog posts about research, game design, playtesting, and crafting.

https://peterschweighofer.blogspot.com/p/games-for-learning.html

High time I updated my personal #GamesForLearning page with last year’s project: designing and presenting a simple #wargame about the Battle of Great Bridge, VA’s first major engagement in the American Revolution. Links to relevant blog posts about research, game design, playtesting, and crafting.

https://peterschweighofer.blogspot.com/p/games-for-learning.html

#HobbyGamesRecce
Good things come in small packages; Battle Box: Napoleonic Wars proves no exception. A compact yet engaging historical wargame, hearkening back to the Kriegsspiel days, with rules and modifications encouraging all the strategy of a big-box game.

#Wargames #HistoryGames #GamesForLearning

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/04/packing-battle-in-small-box.html

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I love seeing bibliographies, sources, and notes on inspiration in adventure gaming materials. They challenge me to investigate further and validate resources I’ve previously explored. They’re a gateway, not a gate, to greater understanding.

#HistoryGames #Wargames #GamesForLearning

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/04/bibliography-validation.html

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I wish my high school classes used such engaging #GamesForLearning assignments as Student-Designed Histories developed by @gamingthepast: interactive fiction based on carefully considered research of people from the past and the decisions (and consequences) they faced.

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/03/choose-your-own-history-path.html

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Why do I need so many games about one historical subject? #Wargames and #Boardgames on the same battle can offer different perspectives in how they model historical elements, varying our experiences and, with some reflection, making such games ideal as #GamesForLearning.

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-battle-multiple-games.html

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I take a look at Peter’s Paperboys, Peter Dennis’ line of print-and-craft paper toy soldiers. They’ve served me well over the years with their various historical periods and versatility. This holiday season I’m reminded of the joyful playfulness they inspire.

#wargames #GamesForLearning

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-joy-of-paper-soldiers.html

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After a busy weekend presenting my Battle of Great Bridge #wargame at the 250th re-enactment I revisited my thoughts about good beginner games for those seeking to explore the confluence of history, games, and learning...battlegames.

#GamesForLearning #BattleOfGreatBridge

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/12/beginners-intro-to-history-gaming.html

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Inspired by an old Osprey Illustrated Military Diary, I consider the possibility of running a historical #wargame each week, coinciding with a notable event one could explore through simulation...including event and game suggestions.

#GamesForLearning #GamingThePast #HistoryGames

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/11/wargame-calendar-challenge.html