[game_edu] Pinball machines useful in teaching game theory?

[Ben]

I was at the Future Play conference this week where Stephen Jacobs, from 
RIT, stated on a panel about game-based curriculum that he uses pinball 
games as a means to talk about level design. Might be someone to contact.

--Ben


Blackledge, Michael wrote:

> Hello,

>

> Curious if anyone here would be able to share their insight on how 

> pinball machines can be used to teach [or illustrate] game theory. 

> Seems I find myself in a situation where I need to ‘sell’ the idea of 

> having 1 or 2 machines to our Uber-Administration. My thinking is that 

> the pinball machines convey a healthy game culture and appreciation 

> for conventional game play. Thoughts?

>

>

> Thanks in advance!

>

> Michael

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Ben Medler
PhD Student / Research Assistant
School of Literature, Communication and Culture
Georgia Institute of Technology
Email: benmedler at gatech.edu
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