Game Mechanics at Work

We all know that gaming is good for the soul. It makes us happy, refreshes our imaginations, gives us new life to face the sometimes difficult tasks of day to day living, and lets us escape for a time.  But what is the psychology of gaming, that keeps people engaged and coming back for more?  How is it different from our real life objectives?  Could game mechanics be a tool managers could use to keep workers more engaged, enthusiastic, and productive?  

Tradition Series Part 1

Welcome to the first of our 3-part Tradition Series on games from world cultures.  Today, we begin with a game called Surakarta which is named for a town in Java, Indonesia. Roundabouts is another name by which the game is often called.

What is a Lottery?

People in nearly every state in the union either have, or have access to, a state sponsored lottery of some sort.  A lottery is a legal form of gambling involving the drawing of numbers for a prize.  Although lottery is against the laws of some governments, others endorse it to the point of championing either a national or state lottery. The regulation of lottery by governments even allows those supporting governments to tax lottery payouts. In the early 20th century, nearly all forms of gambling in the U.S.A. and most of Europe were illegal and stayed that way until after World War II ended.  In the 1960s, lotteries and casinos began springing up, and rather than outlaw them, some governments found ways to capitalize on their earnings for tax purposes.

Gambling Addiction