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Best podcasts about kathleen mercury

Latest podcast episodes about kathleen mercury

Amusing Meeples
3-05: Mama, Just Made a Game... w/ Kathleen Mercury

Amusing Meeples

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 64:13


This episode we have Kathleen Mercury, and we talk about teaching game design to the young and old, as well as come up with a game based on a song I KNOW you have heard before. Thanks for listening! If you would like to reach out, email us at amusingmeeples@gmail.com

Board Out of My Mind
Ep 8 - The Four C's of Game Rules (Kathleen Mercury)

Board Out of My Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 42:57


Kathleen Mercury returns to share the Four C's of Game Rules with Kim and Parker. The gang also chats about the best ways to teach your game at a playtest and helpful tips about playtesting in general. Be sure to check out all of Kathleen's free design resources on www.kathleenmercury.com or follow her on Instagram!Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!

Board Out of My Mind
Ep 7 - Ready, Set, Go! (Kathleen Mercury)

Board Out of My Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 67:08


Kathleen Mercury, co-designer of Greece Lightning, stops by the podcast to explain why racing games are the perfect place to start your design journey. It's simple, nostalgic and easy to connect with her middle schoolers and adult learners. If she can teach middle schoolers for 17+ years, she should be able to keep Kim and Parker on task...right?Learn more about Kathleen and check out her free board game design tools at www.kathleenmerecury.comFollow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!

Inverse Genius
IG 82: Unexpectedly Wholesome Adult Content - Fortnightly

Inverse Genius

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 54:55


On this Fortnightly episode Kathleen Mercury is back to catch up with Donald about the Physical 100, The Last of Us, and How to Build a Sex Room.

Amusing Meeples
2-07 : Generic Superheroes w/ Kathleen Mercury

Amusing Meeples

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 56:55


This week, Kathleen Mercury joins the Meeples as we delve into a topic that is on the outskirts of fame, seemingly his whole life. Even the people who are against him are only a general threat. Join us this week on Amusing Meeples with Kathleen Mercury! Contact: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Follow on twitter: @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord!

Beyond Solitaire
Episode 99 - Kathleen Mercury on Teaching Game Design

Beyond Solitaire

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 54:10


In this episode, special guest Kathleen Mercury speaks about her extensive experience as a gifted educator and game design teacher. She is also a designer herself! Kathleen's website: https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxRising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20watersMonumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-designAll episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaireContact Me: Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.comTwitter: @beyondsolitaireInstagram: @beyondsolitaireFacebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaireWebsite: www.beyondsolitaire.net

On Board Games
OBG 500: Celebration Part I

On Board Games

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 69:02


In this very special episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik take some time to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness. We talk to or hear from: (2:00) Scott Nicholson (26:38) Stephen from the Spiel (27:47) Eric Summerer (43:35) Kathleen Mercury (47:44) Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500 episodes. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek  

Board Game Design Lab
How to Design a Race Game with Kathleen Mercury

Board Game Design Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 69:39


Kathleen Mercury, designer of Greece Lightning, talks about designing race games. We talk about meshing a racing theme with mechanisms that actually feel like a race, different ways to win, general design concepts, and more. The post How to Design a Race Game with Kathleen Mercury appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

RPG Design Panelcast
Episode 325: Let Kids Break Your Game

RPG Design Panelcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 58:45


Recorded at Metatopia Online 2020 Presented by Kathleen Mercury and Julie Ahern. Any adult who's worked closely with kids as a teacher, caretaker, or mentor has a cache of stories about times they learned true humility at the hands of a child. This late night panel presents the argument that the youngest generation is our greatest asset. Join panelists as they break down (through real life, hilariously humiliating examples) how every aspect of games, from design to execution, is bettered for the presence and involvement of kids, and what we can do to make our spaces more welcoming to young people. 

RPG Design Panelcast
Episode 320: Resonant Theming for Greater Emotional Impact in Board Game Design

RPG Design Panelcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 60:19


Recorded at Metatopia Online 2020 Presented by Sarah Shipp, Kathleen Mercury, Eric Slauson. How do designers get their themes to reverberate across the hobby? By adding depth, shape, and clarity to their themes. Let's talk about how to avoid muddy themes and create games that sing.

Know Direction Network
Game Design Unboxed 23: Greece Lightning

Know Direction Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021


In episode 23 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication, we kick off season 2 talking with Kathleen Mercury, an educator, and board game designer. Her first published design Greece Lightning started with her decision to co-design with Mark Sellmeyer on his space-themed game about black holes. This game developed into a push-your-luck, roll-and-move race […]

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication

In episode 23 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we kick off season 2 talking with Kathleen Mercury, an educator, and board game designer. Her first published design Greece Lightning started with her decision to co-design with Mark Sellmeyer on his space-themed game about black holes. This game developed into a push-your-luck, roll-and-move race in an Ancient Greek regatta. She references the importance of playtesting and how one of her students helped solve a flaw in her design. Plus, her sister's assistance in adding the right amount of mythology to the game. This episode is filled with humor and insight so check it out!   Featuring:  Kathleen Mercury - Guest  Danielle Reynolds - Host

Board Gaming with Education
Episode 134 - Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries Crossover feat. Dustin Staats and Kathleen Mercury [REPLAY - Original Episode 71]

Board Gaming with Education

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 67:48


[REPLAY] This is a special crossover episode of Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries. In this episode, Dustin talks with Kathleen Mercury from Games in Schools and Libraries. They discuss various topics like teaching game design, game-based learning, board games, podcasting, and networking. Be sure to listen in to hear a bit about their experiences on how games and education crossover in their roles as educators. Thank you again to Games in Schools and Libraries and Kathleen Mercury for a wonderful crossover episode! Dustin Staats and Board Gaming with Education - 3:46 Kathleen Mercury and Games in Schools and Libraries - 4:43 Resources to Teach Game Design - 5:03 Teaching Gifted Kids: Games Provide Complex Problems to Solve - 8:23 Game Design and Lesson Planning - 10:46 Experiencing a Game Versus Using Games in a Learning Environment - 12:38 Points in Games - 26:32 Connected Students - 35:33 Podcasts on Games in Education - 40:38 Kathleen Discusses Game Design - 45:28 Goals for Dustin and Kathleen - 62:08 Putting "Better" Games in the Classroom - 64:08 Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their songs "Retro Gamer," "Mumbai Mood," and "Fizzy Jazz" for our interview. desert island, and post-production segments. These songs can be found in full on this music archive. http://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

Our Turn! Women on Gaming
Episode #114: Games to Travel With

Our Turn! Women on Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 65:02


In this episode, Cathy is joined by Sara Tedrick Parikh and Kathleen Mercury to talk about games to take with you when you travel.

Our Turn! Women on Gaming
Episode #113: Building a Design Group

Our Turn! Women on Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 58:33


In this episode, Cathy is joined by Danielle Reynolds, and Kathleen Mercury to talk about building a design group.

The Family Gamers Podcast
211 – Long Distance Teaching and Game Design with Kathleen Mercury

The Family Gamers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 54:34


This week, we're talking to Kathleen Mercury, a middle school teacher who teaches game design(among other things). The post 211 – Long Distance Teaching and Game Design with Kathleen Mercury appeared first on The Family Gamers.

Professor Game Podcast | Rob Alvarez Bucholska chats with gamification gurus, experts and practitioners about education

Kathleen Mercury, M.A.T., M.E.T., has been teaching gifted middle school students for fifteen years using design thinking to create functional art from designing tabletop games and RPGs to filmmaking, cosplay, and more. She shares all of her game design teaching resources at www.kathleenmercury.com for free, and loves to collaborate with educators and industry leaders to promote game design curriculum at every level and format. She currently cohosts the podcasts, Games in Schools and Libraries and On Board Games, and is a frequent guest on other podcasts. She has multiple games in various stages of design, development, and publication with the upcoming titles Greece Lightning from Wizkids and Dragnarok from Kolossal. Kathleen thinks happiness comes from being able to create the life you want, and she feels very fortunate that she's been able to do that.

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 150: With Lydia-Rae Wehmeyer

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020


In episode 150 of Games in Schools and Libraries Lydia-Rae Wehmeyer joins Kathleen Mercury to discuss her experiences in using games in the classroom. Lydia-Rae WehmeyerDrama and Public Speaking Teacher at Brittany Woods Middle SchoolContributor @fivebygameshttps://www.instagram.com/alltheworldsastage07/  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Dungeon Master's Block
207: Studying the Wizard (feat. Kathleen Mercury)

Dungeon Master's Block

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 53:38


DM Mitch & Neal sit down with Kathleen Mercury to talk about the Wizard! Follow Kathleen: @Mmmmmmmercury Patreon @DMs_Block Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Music provided by:chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz This episode edited by: Mitchell Connelly

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 148: Making the World Better Through Games

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020


Scout Blum, historian, game designer, and publisher, joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about her evolution with games and design in her classes and community with the goal to make the world better. Scout Blum Elizabeth “Scout” BlumEnvironmental historian studying activism; game designer and author of Love Canal Revisited.Professor at Troy UniversityMockingbird Games@ScoutBlumFace to Face  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 148: With Juan David Garcia

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020


In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 148 Kathleen Mercury talks with Juan David Garcia about using games to engage students in higher education. Juan David GarcíaNational University of ColumnbiaAssistant Professor Faculty of Medicinehttps://twitter.com/garciaart3 http://cimalab.intec.co/jdg/ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 147: Social Nonsense with Doug Shaw

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020


In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 147 Doug Shaw joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about applied improvisation, his book Social Nonsense. They also touch on the improv concepts of listening, reacting, and making the bolder choice. Doug ShawDoug is an award-winning mathematics professon. His research is in tertiary math education, combinatorics, and graph theory.http://dougshaw.com/social-nonsense/ https://twitter.com/socialnonsense1 Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

On Board Games
OBG 396: Karoake Night

On Board Games

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 52:27


In this episode, Erik and Kathleen play some fun parody songs about boardgames. You read that right. (12:50) The Game - sung by Erik Dewey (18:49) What's this - sung by Errol (27:04) No Thanks - sung by Kathleen Mercury (31:20) Relax - sung by Erik Dewey (37:30) Space Elevator - sung by Isaac Shalev (43:28) The Final Stronghold - sung by Erik Dewey   We are also asking you to get in on the act. Send us your best parody song(s) by April 25, 2020 to be entered in to a contest for a $50 gift card to Miniature Market. You will not be judged on the quality of your singing but rather the creativeness of your content. If you do not wish your entry to be played on a future show, please include that in the submission. All submissions can be sent to onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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Five Games for Doomsday
Voices From The Solitude- Kathleen Mercury

Five Games for Doomsday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 25:16


Meeple Syrup Show
Digging into Design - Just Keep Swimming or How to keep things going

Meeple Syrup Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 64:12


Howdy Meeps and welcome to the Meeple Syrup Show Season 2! On today's Digging into Design, we tackle one of the biggest design problems: how to keep everything going. We all get stuck on projects or have a lot on our plates at once, guests Kathleen Mercury and Chris Rowlands talk about their approaches and strategies to "Just Keep Swimming". Join us! Make sure to hit the "Subscribe" button and please become one of our patrons for exclusive content at www.patreon.com/meeplesyrup. The Meeple Syrup Show is a live broadcast every Wednesday night at 9pm EST at www.facebook.com/meeplesyrup. Join the live chat, ask questions, and interact with our hosts and guests. We are also a Youtube Channel! Proudly part of the Roll to Play Network, click here to subscribe and listen from your preferred platform https://www.rolltoplaynetwork.com/ Intro and outro music is "Funday" from Bensound.

Five Games for Doomsday
The Guild w Kathleen Mercury

Five Games for Doomsday

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 48:33


Ben pops to the bar to speak to Kathleen and see what board games need more of. 

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 138: Board Gaming with Education

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019


In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 138 Kathleen Mercury is joined by Dustin Staats of Board Gaming with Education. In this crossover episode the hosts of both shows talk a bit about their experiences with classroom oriented gaming. FYI - versions of this show will appear in each feed. Dustin StaatsBoard Gaming with Education Website https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/podcast/ Twitter @bge_gamesEmail podcast@boardgamingwitheducation.com Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Board Gaming with Education
Episode 71- Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries Crossover feat. Dustin Staats and Kathleen Mercury

Board Gaming with Education

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 66:10


This is a special crossover episode of Board Gaming with Education and Games in Schools and Libraries. In this episode, Dustin talks with Kathleen Mercury from Games in Schools and Libraries. They discuss various topics like teaching game design, game-based learning, board games, podcasting, and networking. Be sure to listen in to hear a bit about their experiences on how games and education crossover in their roles as educators. Thank you again to Games in Schools and Libraries and Kathleen Mercury for a wonderful crossover episode! Dustin Staats and Board Gaming with Education - 2:08 Kathleen Mercury and Games in Schools and Libraries - 3:05 Resources to Teach Game Design - 4:35 Teaching Gifted Kids: Games Provide Complex Problems to Solve - 6:46 Game Design and Lesson Planning - 9:08 Experiencing a Game Versus Using Games in a Learning Environment - 11:00 Points in Games - 24:54 Connected Students - 33:55 Podcasts on Games in Education - 39:00 Kathleen Discusses Game Design - 43:50 Goals for Dustin and Kathleen - 60:30 Putting "Better" Games in the Classroom - 62:30 Support our podcast! How can you support us? There are many free and paid ways to support the show. Be sure to check out our support page! Our Facebook Group for Educators: Games-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their songs "Retro Gamer," "Mumbai Mood," and "Fizzy Jazz" for our interview. desert island, and post-production segments. These songs can be found in full on this music archive. Support us by listening to us on RadioPublic! Every listen helps contribute resources to keep our podcast going. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode.

On Board Games
OBG 371: Design Daze

On Board Games

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 101:24


In this episode, Adrienne Ezell talks with Kathleen Mercury about Design Days at conventions.       (54:25) After that, Adrienne talks with Ben Begeal, Mayor of UnPub about games they've played lately like: Santorini Blue Lagoon Great Western Trail: Northern Rails Sangrada DraftaSauraus   And then they discuss UnPub.     Be sure to check out the pre-order option with Essen pick up at Grand Gamers Guild.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obgTwitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rssEmail us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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Games in Schools and Libraries

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 134 Kathleen Mercury is joined by Luke Laurie, Designer of Manhattan Project: Energy Empire and Dwellings of Eldervale to talk about using gamification techniques for classroom management and engagement, a little thing called being an Einstein Fellow, and student success. Luke Laurie@LukeLaurieGamesEinstein FellowshipGamesDwellings of EldervaleStones of FateReplicantThe Manhattan Project Energy Empire

On Board Games
OBG 363: GenCon Recap

On Board Games

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 97:33


In this episode, Adrienne Ezell and Kathleen Mercury talk about their experiences at GenCon 2019       (31:22) After the break, Adrienne and Isaac Shalev talk a little about their GenCon experiences.   (1:11:26) Lastly, Adrienne and Kathleen finish up with more games and merriment from Indianapolis.     Did you know you can pre-order The Artemis Project for deliver to Essen? Head to GrandGamersGuild.com for more information.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obgTwitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rssEmail us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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The Spiel - MP3 Version
GenCon 2019 - The Expanding Board Game Market

The Spiel - MP3 Version

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 53:00


The board game market has grown dramatically over the past two decades. We examine the market today from an industry perspective and look to see where it might be headed. Panelists: Stephen Buonocore, Shari Spiro, Kathleen Mercury, Morgan Dontanville

The Spiel - MP3 Version
GenCon 2019 - The Expanding Board Game Market

The Spiel - MP3 Version

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 53:00


The board game market has grown dramatically over the past two decades. We examine the market today from an industry perspective and look to see where it might be headed. Panelists: Stephen Buonocore, Shari Spiro, Kathleen Mercury, Morgan Dontanville

The Spiel
GenCon 2019 - The Expanding Board Game Market

The Spiel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 53:00


The board game market has grown dramatically over the past two decades. We examine the market today from an industry perspective and look to see where it might be headed. Panelists: Stephen Buonocore, Shari Spiro, Kathleen Mercury, Morgan Dontanville

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 125: Teaching Science Through Games

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019


In Games in Schools and Libraries #125 Catherine Croft joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about designing games to help teach science concepts, and how other teachers can design games for their own classrooms. Catherine Croft, PhD, Catherine was neuroscience researcher before she began teaching high school science and designing games. Catherine’s fun, classroom-friendly games, are available through her company, Catlilli Games.http://catlilli.com/about-us/our-team/  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

On RPGs
OnRPGs 070: Lady Blackbird is Calling

On RPGs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 55:36


In this episode, Don and Kathleen Mercury talk about playing Lady Blackbird and introducing people to RPGs. Download Lady Blackbird at http://www.onesevendesign.com/ladyblackbird/   RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home   Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! m/ m/

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 123: From Gamer Scientist to Scientist Game Designer

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019


John Coveyou of Genius Games joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about his games, how he designs them, and how teachers and libraries can use them in the classroom. This episode is posted a few days early so you have the chance to check out the Nerd Words Kickstarter campaign before it has ended. John Coveyou, former science teacher at the middle, high, and collegiate levels, formed Genius Games to bring scientifically accurate and fun games to the classroom. @JohnCoveyouhttps://www.geniusgames.org/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/geniusgames/nerd-words-science-a-party-game-meets-real-science Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Podcast - Game Level Learn
Designing a Game-based Learning or Gamified Adventure Session

Podcast - Game Level Learn

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 60:32


For all the resources you could ever want on this topic, check out Kathleen Mercury’s teaching support page here.

Playability
Episode 8: Kathleen Mercury

Playability

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 24:17


In this episode, Rebecca discusses game design in the classroom with all around great person Kathleen Mercury (https://twitter.com/Mmmmmmmercury). Special Guest: Kathleen Mercury.

Our Turn! Women on Gaming
Episode #87: Dice & Dreams

Our Turn! Women on Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 65:43


In this episode, Cathy welcomes Kathleen Mercury back to the co-host seat and we discuss Roll & Write Games; and Cathy interviews Carla Kopp from Weird Giraffe Games about Dreams of Tomorrow.

Players Wanted Podcast
PWP Chats with Kathleen Mercury

Players Wanted Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 70:52


In this episode, Barb and Matt chat with Kathleen Mercury, gifted student teacher, board game designer and all around awesome person! Listening to this episode will provide you with insights into the board game design process and teaching board games effectively. And you will hear...

Dukes of Dice
Dukes of Dice - Holding Court 24 - Kathleen Mercury

Dukes of Dice

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 54:58


Thanks to all of our awesome Patreon supporters, the Dukes are able to bring you additional interviews of publishers, designers and board game media personality for our Holding Court episodes. This episode, Alex sits down with Kathleen Mercury - the designer of Dirty Dragons coming out from Kolossal Games! The two discuss board game design and all of the Kathleen's ongoing projects! Click here to       Twitter: @dukesofdice Facebook: /dukesofdice Dukes of Dice YouTube ChannelSubscribe on iTunes  

Gaming Rules!
Gaming Rules! Podcast – Episode 64 – Dealing with difficult gamers

Gaming Rules!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 61:19


Gaming Rules! is a channel providing you with How-to-Play videos, Reviews, Podcasts, and other content. In this podcast, I am joined by Kathleen Mercury talking about ways to deal with difficult gamers. You can now also support me on Patreon to help keep these podcasts going: https://www.patreon.com/gamingrules or a one-time donation on PayPal: https://paypal.me/GamingRules For […]

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 109: Board Games Through a Video Game Designer's Lens

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018


In episode 109 of Games in Schools and Libraries Stone Librande Stone Librande, video game designer (EA SimCity, Riot Games) joins Kathleen Mercury to  share his insights from teaching tabletop game design to video game designers and lessons learned from designing for his kids. Stone Librande@StoneLibrande stonetronix.com ‏Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

The Spiel
GenCon 2018 - Games As Teaching Tools

The Spiel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 42:20


Games can be brilliant teaching tools both in the classroom and beyond it. We discuss how each panelist uses games in creative ways to facilitate learning and develop life skills. Panelists: John Knoerzer, Beth Heile, Kathleen Mercury

The Spiel - MP3 Version
GenCon 2018 - Games As Teaching Tools

The Spiel - MP3 Version

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 42:20


Games can be brilliant teaching tools both in the classroom and beyond it. We discuss how each panelist uses games in creative ways to facilitate learning and develop life skills. Panelists: John Knoerzer, Beth Heile, Kathleen Mercury

The Spiel - MP3 Version
GenCon 2018 - Games As Teaching Tools

The Spiel - MP3 Version

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 42:20


Games can be brilliant teaching tools both in the classroom and beyond it. We discuss how each panelist uses games in creative ways to facilitate learning and develop life skills. Panelists: John Knoerzer, Beth Heile, Kathleen Mercury

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 105: Lucas Gillispie

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018


In episode 105 of Games in Schools and Libraries   Lucas Gillispe joins Kathleen Mercury to  discuss professional development & administrator support for games in school programs Lucas GillispieSurry County Schools Director of Academic and Digital Learning@lucasgillispieedurealms.com Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 104: Matthew Bivens

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018


Matthew Bivens, an art teacher in California, joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about Game Design as part of an Arts Cirriculum.  Matthew T. Bivenshttps://www.facebook.com/matthew.t.bivenshttps://twitter.com/BivensArtClass Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Our Turn! Women on Gaming
Episode #80: Games with Mythical Creatures

Our Turn! Women on Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 83:40


In this episode Cathy, Sarah Reed, & Kathleen Mercury talk about Games with creatures from myths, legends, literature, and movies.

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 103: Managing a Group of Kids

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018


How do you manage a group of kids in a games program if you're not a teacher? In Games in Schools and Libraries. episode 103, Kevin Crowther and Kathleen Mercury help Adrienne Ezell prepare for leading a games program at her local library. Kevin Crowtherhttp://thecardboardjungle.libsyn.com/www.hexagram63gamesstudio.com On twitter @cbj_kevinEmail damja28@gamil.com and kevin@hexagram63gamesstudio.com  Adrienne EzellArt Director and Graphic Designer for hobby games.Designer of Shogunate from Indie Boards and Cards hits store June 15. Dreadfulgames.comherdesigns.comEmail: Adrienne@dreadfulgames.comTwitter: @dreadfulgamescoInstagram: @Loxleygram Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 101: Games and Leadership

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2018


In Games in Schools and Libraries 101 JS Bragg and Bethany MacMillan join Kathleen Mercury talk about how they teach a course on leadership at Miami University of Ohio using board games. Bethany MacMillanCoordinator of Student Activities, Miami University Middletown CampusFacebook: GamingGirl.Bethany (message me also to tell me who you are, please)Email:JS BraggAssistant Director, Student Activities & The Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Miami UniversityTwitter, Instagram, etc: @JotaEsetheGeekBoardGameGeek: jotaeseFacebook: JSBragg (message me also to tell me who you are, please)E-mail: JSBragg@MiamiOH.eduAbout the classBlog: http://blogs.miamioh.edu/tabletop/Original Player’s Handbook (syllabus): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0g_xFM37S-kQkY1MXJLM2VDblU/view?usp=sharingSponsoring Departments:Miami University EDL Department: http://miamioh.edu/ehs/academics/departments/edl/Miami University IMS Department: http://miamioh.edu/cca/aims/Miami University Center for Teaching Excellence: http://miamioh.edu/cte/Miami University Division of Student Affairs: http://miamioh.edu/student-life/student-affairs/index.htmlTheories: Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning (Bloom)Learning Partnership Model (Baxter Magolda)Drew Dudley: http://www.drewdudley.comResources:The Shapes of Leadership (by Phil Stamper (pstamper1@hotmail.com)  and Michael McNeil) NASAGA: NASAGA.org   Facebook: nasagaorgTwitter: @nasagaEveryday Leadership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBEThe Leadership Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuB9S6fzMigThe Game Has No Winners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ADu08wQE0First Follower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQHeifetz & Linsky's Leading With An Open Heart: http://lci.typepad.com/leaders_resourcing_leader/files/LeadingWithAnOpenHeart.pdfKouzes & Posner's Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership: http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/about-section-our-approach.aspxGames/Topics Breakdown: Week, Tabletop Game(s)Leadership Themes1 Resistance, FoundationalVocabulary Building2 Secret Hitler, HanabiViews of Team Leadership/Theories of Leadership3 Betrayal at the House on the HillViews of Personal Leadership/Theories of Leadership4 Mysterium, Corrupted KingdomsWhat is Identity? Who am I?5 Survive, 2 Rooms and a BoomValues6 Ladies and GentlemenIdentity and Interactions7 Wits & Wagers, Say Anything, 7 Wonders, Spyfall 2Views of Identity and Self: Section Review8 Pandemic, Ultimate WerewolfGroup Roles and Dynamics9 Captain Sonar, Forbidden IslandGroup Communication10 TIME Stories, Pathfinder Adventure  Card Game  “Victory Points”: What Counts as “Successful” Leadership?11 The Grizzled, Telestrations, Codenames, Specter OpsGroup Leadership and Social Responsibilities: Section Review12-14 No Games to Purchase for these weeks- Student Created Tabletop GamesInnovative Leadership, Leadership Through Gaming  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Our Turn! Women on Gaming
Episode #76: Exploring The Self By Designing Games

Our Turn! Women on Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 95:11


In this episode Cathy welcomes game designers Kathleen Mercury and Emelie van Rodin to the show and they talk about game design.

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 98: Using Games to Teach History

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018


In Games in Schools and Libraries 98, Patrick Rael joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about using games to teach history.  prael@bowdion.eduhttp://www.bowdoin.edu/faculty/prael/  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 95: Narrative in Games with Andrew Parks

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 68:59


In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 95 Andrew Parks joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about the value of narrative in games.

Five Games for Doomsday
Kathleen Mercury

Five Games for Doomsday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 62:50


This week I speak to games teacher and designer of the upcoming Dirty Dragons from Kolossal Games, Kathleen Mercury. We talk about the challenges in teaching game design to gifted children and the rewards in organising a gaming con. But which games did she choose?

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 94: The Benefits of Tabletop and Digital Game Design

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 58:25


Angie Hoffman and Kathleen Mercury talk about the benefits of all kinds of game design, from digital to tabletop.

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 92: Hub Games

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 78:24


Donald Dennis, Kathleen Mercury, Michael Fox talk about how Hub Games might be useful in schools and libraries.

Breaking Into Board Games
Breaking into Board Games Episode 61 - Kathleen Mercury

Breaking Into Board Games

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 56:12


Tony, Ian, and Gil talk to Kathleen Mercury, designer of the upcoming Dirty Dragons from Kolossal Games, and gifted teacher for some lucky students. Kathleen has been working on improving her students skills through game design challenges. You can reach out to her at the locations below. kathleenmercury.com @mmmmmmmercury     Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 88: Computational Thinking

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017


In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 88 Geoff Englestein joins Donald Dennis & Kathleen Mercury to talk about Computational Thinking and tabletop games. (This Episode was also posted to the On Board Games feed as OBG 278.) @gengelstein on Twitterengelstein on BGG http://www.ludology.libsyn.com/   Some of the Games/puzzles mentioned Robo Rally//CODE, On the Brink, Rover Control, Robot Repair,Major General Duel of TimeRiver DragonsCodemasterRobot TurtlesCode Monkey IslandArticle Referenced Collaborative strategic board games as a site fordistributed computational thinkingGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 87: Philosophy Through Game Design

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017


In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 87 Jessey Wright joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about his experiences teaching philosophy through game design.  jesseywright.comthroughthevoid.com @TTVoid ‏ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 85: Games and Speech Therapy

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2017


In Games in Schools and Libraries 85 John duBois joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about using games as part of Speech Therapy.   John duBoiseTwitter @JohnduBoisBlog: Obfuscated Objective    Speech Sounds GamesApples to Apples Receptive Language Games Backseat Drawing Brick PartyExpressive Language GamesSnake OilOnce apon a timeRory's Story CubesStorytelling cardsAnimal Upon Animal with Expanding Expressions KitSocial Language Games DixitIn a PickleOther games mentionedFiascoThe Quiet YearThe Games in Schools and Libraries podcasts and blogs are produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library SystemEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

Our Turn! Women on Gaming
Episode #53: Games with Food

Our Turn! Women on Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 110:23


In this episode, Cathy and Sarah talk about their favorite food-themed games; and Cathy interviews Kathleen Mercury, a new host on Inverse Genius·s Games in Schools & Libraries Podcast. Show Notes: http://ourturnpodcast.com/Episode53

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 80: Games Helping Special Needs Students with Social Skills

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017


In games in episode 80 of Schools and Libraries Chris Kohlman joins Kathleen Mercury to discuss using games to help special needs students with social skills. Games discussed:Looping LouiePitchcarRhino HeroKeesdowSecret Code 13+6SherlockUbongoManhattanGeeklistshttps://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/144119/modifications-games-make-kids-more-successfulhttps://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/139587/games-special-education-students   The Games in Schools and Libraries podcasts and blogs are produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library SystemEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comMusic by Ian Sovine

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 78: When Professional Game Designers Teach Game Design, What Happens?

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 62:34


00:01:44 Kathleen Mercury & Jay Little on Game DesignJay Little www.PaintedThumb.com Jay  teaches game at the university level and shares how his experience helps him to teach game design and Kathleen mentions Star Wars Carcassonne and Spin Monkeys. She also recommended the Finished Not Perfect video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRtV-ugIT0k 00:48:25 Diane Robson - International Games Week with the Games & Gaming Round TableInternational Games Week http://games.ala.org/international-games-week/Games and Gaming Round Table  http://games.ala.org/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library SystemGames in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekGames in Schools and Libraries BlogFacebook group for WNBTeens: https://www.facebook.com/WNBTeensEmail us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.comHome: gamesschoolslibraries.com Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Music by Ian Sovine

Games in Schools and Libraries
GSL 73: RPGs in the Classroom

Games in Schools and Libraries

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017


Games in Schools and Libraries 73Kathleen Mercury joins Donald Dennis to talk about bringing RPGs and RPG design into the classroom.  Kathleen Mercurykathleenmercury.com      @Mmmmmmmercury RPGs MentionedFate/Fate acceleratedGoat on FireParsely The Quiet YearMermaid AdventuresD&DFiascoHero KidsTearable RPGGames in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library SystemGames in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekFacebook group for WNBTeens: https://www.facebook.com/WNBTeensEmail us: onboardgames.net@gmail.comHome: gamesschoolslibraries.com Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Music by Ian Sovine

Games in Schools and Libraries

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 72 Donald is joined by Kathleen Mercury to talk about the various versions of Catan and our gaming culture, including how to best utilize them in the classroom.   kathleenmercury.com      @Mmmmmmmercury    Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library SystemGames in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekFacebook group for WNBTeens: https://www.facebook.com/WNBTeensPatreon Account: http://www.patreon.com/obgEmail us: onboardgames.net@gmail.comHome: gamesschoolslibraries.com Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Music by Ian Sovine