The author briefly reviews some of the origins of educational games and simulations and looks at the role of gaming in education. (AK)

The author warns teachers about some of the pitfalls of using simulation and suggests some ways to counteract these pitfalls and use simulations and games as devices to facilitate learning." (Author/AK)

Discussion and reflection after the game has been played may be more important than the game itself. (Editor/AS)

Discusses the use of simulation-gaming in teaching business communications courses. (JOW)

Describes the "Trading Game," a learning activity for high school students intended to help players understand how trade can affect the prosperity of a country. The game involves raw materials, technology, trading, bargaining power, and the creation and distribution of wealth. (RH)

Suggests staging a "cookie hunt" around the school to familiarize new kindergartners with the building and the staff. (SJL)

Examines the potential of gaming and simulation for reducing the unpleasantness of revision or study for tests by elaborating on the nature and impact of reviewing, contrasting it with characteristics of gaming and simulation, and describing the potential of revision games and simulations. (Author/CMV)

Presents nine steps for game design, and discusses why particular formats were used in the design of five games: CONRAIL Railroad Deregulation, Montauk Exercise, Geothermal Energy, Simulated Nutrition System, and Human Settlement. (CMV)

This description of the man-environment simulation CARIBBEAN FISHERMAN includes its origin in a research article, the simple form of the game, and subsequent modifications or possibilities of modification that have emerged from experience in playing the game. (CMV)

Presents a nine-step process for designing simulation games for use by real-world clients in actual policymaking situations. For example, this design model could be used to produce a game for railroad company executives needing to explore the probable impact of railroad deregulation on its operation. (LLS)