The Game of Education Playtest

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• 4.94/5: Participants overwhelmingly rated the game as highly engaging and impactful.

• 100% of players found the rules clear and easy to follow.
• 94% agreed that the game accurately reflected the complexities of educational decision-making.

• Role Cards: Praised by 94% of players for immersing them in their roles.
• Voting Cards: Received a perfect 100% approval for simplicity and strategic depth.
• Scenario Cards: Highlighted by 93% of participants as highly effective in creating realistic dilemmas.
• Power Cards: Valued by 88%, with feedback leading to enhancements for greater strategic impact.

• 81% of players found the reflection phase meaningful, providing a valuable bridge between gameplay and real-world insights.

• Engaging and Realistic Scenarios:
  “The scenarios were so realistic; it felt like stepping into a real leadership role.”
  • “I appreciated how the challenges mirrored real-world dilemmas in education.”
• Dynamic Role Play and Negotiation:
  • “I loved the mix of collaboration and competition—it made every decision matter.”
  • “Negotiating with coins and building alliances added a whole new layer of strategy.”
• Strategic Depth of Voting and Power Cards:
  • “The Voting Cards were simple but powerful in creating group tension.”
  • “Power Cards kept the game unpredictable and exciting.”

• Enhanced Scorecard:
  • Categories now include clearer descriptions and examples to streamline point tallying.
• Updated Power Cards:
  • Expanded abilities for greater strategic depth, including the addition of new effects like "Score Saboteur" and "Strategic Delay Deluxe."
• Role Resource Hub:
  • A new webpage providing detailed context for each role to better prepare players before gameplay.
• Scenario Adjustments:
  • Scenarios have been fine-tuned for clarity and to introduce more diverse challenges.

We’re thrilled with the feedback from the playtest and are committed to making The Game of Education the best it can be. Our next steps include:

• Expanding Playtesting: Hosting additional sessions to continue refining gameplay.
• Manufacturing Preparations: Collaborating with game manufacturers to finalize production.
• Community Engagement: Gathering ongoing feedback from educators and players to ensure the game remains relevant and impactful.

• “This game showed how individual agendas and group dynamics play out in real life—it’s both fun and insightful.”
• “I loved the way Power Cards introduced unexpected twists. Every round felt unique.”
• “The reflection phase really tied the gameplay back to real-world challenges in education.”