A board game ludography analysis for Game-Based Learning in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science

Giannandrea Inchingolo; Rachele Toniolo; Stefania Varano; Alessandra Zanazzi; Andrea Ligabue; Sara Ricciardi

doi:10.32374/AEJ.2024.4.1.078ra

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Giannandrea Inchingolo INAF - National Institute for Astrophysics https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1506-6227
Rachele Toniolo Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; INAF - National Institute for Astrophysics, Radio Astronomy Institute, Bologna, Italy; Game Science Research Center, Lucca, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6142-7388
Stefania Varano INAF - National Institute for Astrophysics, Radio Astronomy Institute, Bologna, Italy; Game Science Research Center, Lucca, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7490-7620
Alessandra Zanazzi INAF - National Institute for Astrophysics, Arcetri Astrophysics Observatory, Florence, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9022-5745
Andrea Ligabue University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy; Game Science Research Center, Lucca, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6528-6180
Sara Ricciardi INAF - National Institute for Astrophysics, Astrophysics and Space Science Observatory, Bologna, Italy; Game Science Research Center, Lucca, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3807-4043

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https://doi.org/10.32374/AEJ.2024.4.1.078ra

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Astronomy Education, board game, game-based learning, serious game, astrophysics, space science

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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.

A board game ludography analysis for Game-Based Learning in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science

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