Describes the "Trading Game," a learning activity for high school students intended to help players understand how trade can affect the prosperity of a country. The game involves raw materials, technology, trading, bargaining power, and the creation and distribution of wealth. (RH)

Suggests staging a "cookie hunt" around the school to familiarize new kindergartners with the building and the staff. (SJL)

Examines the potential of gaming and simulation for reducing the unpleasantness of revision or study for tests by elaborating on the nature and impact of reviewing, contrasting it with characteristics of gaming and simulation, and describing the potential of revision games and simulations. (Author/CMV)

This description of the man-environment simulation CARIBBEAN FISHERMAN includes its origin in a research article, the simple form of the game, and subsequent modifications or possibilities of modification that have emerged from experience in playing the game. (CMV)

Presents the rules for an educational game in which students reinforce psychology lecture material by creating and dramatizing defense mechanisms such as reaction formation, displacement, and fantasy. Provides definitions and examples of the various defense mechanisms that can be portrayed. (JP)

This article describes a traditional Eskimo game in which complex patterns are created by slipping a circle of string over the fingers, often in accompaniment to songs and chants based on Eskimo myths. Several of the string patterns and songs, with Eskimo and English lyrics, are included. (SJL)

Argues that evaluations of games are often inadequate due to poor experimental design. In order to correct this flaw, particular attention must be given to controlling the confounding variables and obtaining equivalent treatment groups. References are included. (LLS)

A biography of Martin Gardner is given, elaborating on how he developed his "Mathematical Games" column. (PK)

Describes a relay game to practice football skills including running, hiking, passing, and catching. (JMF)

A crossword puzzle for social dance using terminology of seven dances is presented. (JMF)

Variations of some common games such as Bingo are applied to dance and used to teach, review, and test dance skills, history, rhythm, style, and terminology. (JMF)

To design a game, you must understand completely the system you are simulating. Four stages of design are described and illustrated by a case study of the design of the game BLOOD MONEY. (Author)

Examined the frequency and magnitude of specific variables perceived to have affected U.S. Olympic athletes' performance. Respondents perceived that performance was influenced by: performance variables (e.g., preparation for distraction); team variables (e.g., strong cohesion); coaching variables (e.g., coaching expectations); family-friend…

Suggests the use of games, audiovisual aids, and student interaction as teaching strategies for adults. (JOW)

Describes a two-person game based on the Pythagorean Theorem. Includes game board and question cards. (MKR)