Gaming the future: a practitioner's view. Issue 2 (3rd June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Aguilar-Millan, Stephen John
• Is Part Of: On the horizon. Volume 27:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 118
• Page End: 124
• Publication Date: 2019-06-03
• Subjects: Futures; Education, Higher -- Periodicals; 378.005
• DOI: 10.1108/OTH-03-2019-0013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1074-8121

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the links between the practice of gaming and the practice of futures. Design/methodology/approach: The approach is to isolate the steps involved in game design and compare them with the steps involved in designing a futures project. Findings: The findings are that there are significant commonalities between the two processes. Research limitations/implications: The implications are that gaming should be more widely used in the practice of futures. Originality/value: The value of the piece lies in alerting practitioners to the option of using gaming as a futures tool.