h istory of n on -e lectronic g ames foundations of game programming
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AT THE END OF THIS LECTURE, STUDENTS SHOULD:
Give a brief history of non-electronic games Identify certain timelines in non-electronic
game history
WHY BOARD GAMES?
Spend time with the person you are playing
with
Learn about “taking turns”
Letter recognition and reading
Visual perception and color recognition
Eye hand coordination and manual dextery
Number and shape recognition, grouping
and counting
For young children
WHY BOARD GAMES?
Increases mental capability
Increase team sportsmanship
Learn how to accept defeat
Learn how to be a gracious winner
Strength strategy
Learn positive social skills
For young adults
REFERENCES http://activities-for-seniors.info/indoor-group-activities-for-seniors-promote-soc
ialization/indoor-group-activities-for-seniors-promote-socialization-seniors-playing-scrabble/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/worldhistory/royal_game_of_ur/ http://monkeybuddha.blogspot.com/2012/02/ancient-history-of-games.html