IDM 135 - Games Through The Ages

Credits: 3

Whether we play alone or with friends, almost everyone enjoys a good game. From Candyland to Fantasy Football, games entertain us and challenge us, but their impact throughout history goes much deeper. In this course you will learn that games reflect the social, religious, political and economic elements of every society’s culture. You will also have the opportunity to construct game boards developed by ancient civilizations and to demonstrate knowledge of game rules by accurately applying them. The designs of new and old games will be compared and contrasted.

Theory: 3