CMU Center for Learning through Games and Simulations

CMU Center for Learning through Games and Simulations It includes Central Michigan University Press (CMich Press). Purpose:

Children often learn skills faster through play than most other methods.

The Center for Learning through Games and Simulations (CLGS) at Central Michigan University is a faculty-led academic center that promotes the use of games, simulations, and play in learning. Somewhere between childhood and becoming an adult our society has made learning a chore rather than a pastime. Go to any college campus and you will find students constantly learning through play. In a game o

f ultimate Frisbee, for example, college students will learn new ways to throw a Frisbee to help their team win. The purpose of this institute is to bring play and fun into the classroom thereby facilitating a greater enjoyment of learning and better retention of the material. Goals:
Make learning fun
Promote leadership
Broaden student experience
Apply information into real world problems
Promote interdisciplinary
Learn through informal settings/play
Understand complex problems
Understand human agency, choice, and contingency.

We can't wait to travel to Traverse City and spend a fun evening with Tabletop Underground at Tank Space on 8th! If you'...
05/29/2026

We can't wait to travel to Traverse City and spend a fun evening with Tabletop Underground at Tank Space on 8th! If you're in the Traverse City area, come join us for a fantastic time!

Game Night with CMU Center for Learning through Games and Simulations. 🎲

Join us at Tank Space on 8th for an evening of tabletop gaming, friends, and fun!

🍺Grab a pint — or a soda, if you’re so inclined — and join us at the table. We’ll be providing a light selection of games to play, learn, and explore. Come be a part of the fun! 🥂

Today, our retail partner spotlight is on Source Comics & Games in Roseville, MN! If you're in the area and seeking a go...
05/29/2026

Today, our retail partner spotlight is on Source Comics & Games in Roseville, MN! If you're in the area and seeking a good game or comic, check it out! You can also learn more at their website: https://sourcecomicsandgames.com. Thanks for being a fantastic partner!

The box art for The Blue Way was created by the one and only Art of Samuel Araya. It is chillingly beautiful and perfect...
05/28/2026

The box art for The Blue Way was created by the one and only Art of Samuel Araya. It is chillingly beautiful and perfectly ominous!

Awesome news! Two of our CMich Press crew will be attending the UK Games Expo this year! Say hello to Tracy Davis and An...
05/28/2026

Awesome news! Two of our CMich Press crew will be attending the UK Games Expo this year! Say hello to Tracy Davis and Andrew Devenney if you see them around! If you would like to meet, email us at [email protected], and we can set up a time to chat. Stay tuned for more updates!

Come hang out with some awesome people and play games in development!
05/27/2026

Come hang out with some awesome people and play games in development!

We're getting ready to start summer off with a BOG! Join us at the Main Street location of Modern Explorers Guild on June 12th from 5-7 for a Summer Break Our Games Night! We'll see you there for a night of games and fun!

We're getting ready to start summer off with a BOG! Join us at the Main Street location of Modern Explorers Guild on Jun...
05/27/2026

We're getting ready to start summer off with a BOG! Join us at the Main Street location of Modern Explorers Guild on June 12th from 5-7 for a Summer Break Our Games Night! We'll see you there for a night of games and fun!

05/26/2026

Registration for NASAGA is now open! This amazing gathering of games-based learning professionals is always one of the highlights of our year. No matter your profession, if you're interested in GBL, this is the place to be for three days of practice and networking. And the member discount is the best thing running! Learn more here: https://www.nasaga.org/2026conhomepage

It's finally here! Our May newsletter is BURSTING with awesome updates -- read it here at http://eepurl.com/SjjZD8bCSu o...
05/25/2026

It's finally here! Our May newsletter is BURSTING with awesome updates -- read it here at http://eepurl.com/SjjZD8bCSu or go to CMichPress.com/news to catch up!

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