Let’s go aha (no example, I’m lazy right now)
Games like Apples to Apples, Cards Against Humanity, etc. teach us that the “best” options are often passed over in favor of the hilarious or absurd.
Jenga teaches that it doesn’t matter how well you do something, as long as someone else screws up worse than you.
Secret Hitler demonstrates what’s happening in US politics.
And Settlers of Catan teaches us that, just like in real life, no one at the dinner table wants to buy your sheep.
I legit think that Secret Hitler should be a required part of high school government classes. It so perfectly demonstrates the risks of both government action and inaction.
You can pass a law with the best of intentions, trying to root out dangerous elements but those same laws can be turned against you. Think about what your worst enemy could do with a given law before you demand its passage.
Tetris teaches that success disappears but failures accumulate.
Monopoly: that capitalism is bullshit
Capitalism is bullshit if you’re not the winner. That’s the real intended lesson.
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Also that things can be dragged out if the rules are adjusted, but it’s still not great.
The Landlord’s game
Factorio teaches that planning and preparation takes hours but saves days.
“Always eat food you find on the ground.” - Gauntlet
“You can shoot through your own bunkers to surprise the aliens.” - Space Invaders
“If you have a smaller friend who idolizes you, make them take all the risks, while you reap the rewards. And when things go smoothly, leave them behind.” - Sonic the Hedgehog 2
“You can peacefully end a warrant for your arrest by leading a police chase directly to one of your money laundering gun stores.” - Saints Row
“Take this rock. Wait until the man in black comes over the hill. As soon as his head is in view, hit it with the rock!” - Cliffhanger
I’m not sure I’m doing this right…
Ive learned a fair bit of geography from playing paradox interactive’s various games. It wont really give the best sense of modern countries borders or anything since of course theyve changed from what they were and the games diverge wildly from actual history, but the general name of certain regions, the general part of the world certain cultures are from, that kind of thing. Sometimes I’ll find interesting some small country Ive never heard of in Europa Universalis or something and go on a bit of a research tangent out of curiosity over what it actually was and what happened to it.
Dark Souls teaches you that awareness and patience are virtues. Rushing through that world blindly is a recipe for death.
Minecraft You need to be properly dressed and have sufficient provisions for trips
Superliminal. Some problems aren’t a problem with the right perspective.
Go on…
Superlimanal is a puzzle game which has you changing your perspective to proceed so for example looking at objects from a different angle to create a ramp.
SimCity 4 taught me: NO, JUST ONE MORE LANE WILL NOT SOLVE CRAPPY CITY PLANNING! And it teaches me the value of a good headphone or speaker setup every time i hear that certified banger of a soundtrack!
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