Strategic thinking — News in Games-Based Learning

The popular board game that helps build resilience and problem-solving

Settlers of Catan is a strategy board game that has transformed modern gaming since 1995 and offers more than entertainment. By simulating social and business environments, Catan helps players develop strategic thinking, resource management, negotiation, adaptability, and resilience. Players analyse contexts, manage limited resources, differentiate strategies, and collaborate or compete to achieve goals. The game mirrors real-world uncertainty and decision-making, making it a powerful tool for game-based learning.

Game-based learningDave EngAugust 27, 2026Strategic thinking, Game-based learning, Resource managementComment

Bill of Rights Institute Civics Game Takes Gold Medal in International Competition

“Regime,” a card game developed by the Bill of Rights Institute and Game Genius, earned a gold medal in the 2025 International Serious Play Awards for excellence in educational gaming. Aimed at middle and high school students, the game teaches political and economic systems while fostering strategic thinking, negotiation, and adaptability.

Educational gamingDave EngApril 6, 2026Educational gaming, Civics curriculum, Strategic thinkingComment

419th Fighter Wing Airmen train using scenario driven tabletop game

During the April 2025 Unit Training Assembly at Hill Air Force Base, the 419th Fighter Wing conducted small-group Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) drills using a tabletop strategy game. Airmen collaborated across roles to solve scenario-driven challenges involving austere, remote environments, focusing on resourcefulness and coordination.