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Do you think games are a good way to involve the public in science? Did you enjoy playing the games? Tell everyone why or why not.
Personally, I like the idea a lot! On the one hand, people playing such games can actually really be helpful for science, on the other hand, they can approach a scientific topic in an entertaining and fun way and thus become more included/integrated in the whole process.
I am working in a computational biophysics group and we regularly use the protein folding game "FoldIt" for pupils visiting out institute, which they always enjoy.
I think it's a great idea! Games are a terrific way of getting public engagement, but I can only imagine how hard it must be to create them! During my PhD we created a card game, Cards Against Humanity's style, and that was less technologically challenging, but it also reaches way less people.
I enjoy this game and think this kind of activity is interesting for the public.
In an era where everyone has a smartphone/ tablet\ pc, I believe it is easy to engage people in these games, and because of that, to increase its knowledge about science.
Games are a very good way to learn/teach but in these terrible days of coronavirus the example of the game you chose seems premonitory.
This is a brilliant idea. I had never about these and plan to tell my nephew who loves science about them. A great way to get the public involved.
Well, I think it's a good idea, but it does not necessarily tell you the entire details that needs to be given and also could be addictive. Also, not everyone likes games.
Gamification and/or serious games can be a great strategy for communicating or teaching. However, in some cases, I consider them as rather annoying or useless. I believe, it's very much dependent on the target group.
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