Dracon Rules Design Studio proudly participated in AthensCon 2024 with an engaging workshop and panel discussion on the role of board game design in education and socialization. The event offered an exciting opportunity to delve into the creative process behind board games and their potential as powerful tools for learning and fostering connections.
Workshop Highlights
Creating and Using Games: Beyond Fun
The workshop explored the deeper value of board games, focusing on how the design and use of these games can serve educational and social purposes. Participants discovered how games can be tailored to meet the needs of specific groups, offering:
- Educational Benefits: Promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and decision-making.
- Social Impact: Encouraging inclusivity, teamwork, and community building.
Tethics: Ethics Through Play
Dracon also took the opportunity to showcase the Tethics board game, a key deliverable of the Erasmus+ project TETHICS: A Serious Game for Innovative Education in Ethics of Technology. Attendees learned how Tethics combines gameplay with real-world ethical dilemmas, inspiring players to navigate challenges in technology responsibly.
New Horizons in Game Design
The interactive nature of the workshop gave participants hands-on insights into the design of games for educational and social purposes. The session emphasized:
The importance of tailoring games to align with specific educational or social goals.
The potential for board game design to open new career paths and contribute to social good.
