Have you ever thought about what exactly makes a game leave that lasting impression on you? Maybe you’ve noticed that games can sometimes alter the way you think about the world you live in. In this course, we’ll examine some of the psychological mechanisms underlying your favorite games and the impact games can have on society. A taste of some of the topics: |Games and prosocial behavior |Game mechanics and their underlying psychology |Toxicity versus altruism in game communities |Gamer identity and sense of community |Real morality and guilt |Freedom of choice and exploration |Personal investment in a digital world Some potential games for discussion: Undertale, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros., League of Legends, Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and more!

Have you ever been perplexed by the multicolored menace? Well, come make friends with it! Learning to solve a Rubik's cube is a very rewarding experience--one that comes with an addicting hobby and standing-in-line time-waster, too! This class is designed with the cube virgin in mind, so don't be shy--look under your bed, get that scrambled cube, and join us on an algorithmic adventure!

Have you ever wanted to throw your offspring at the enemy? Or perhaps get a good taste of the competition? Well look no further! Come and learn some of the techniques to maining the best dinosaur Nintendo has to offer! (Will be focused on play in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/WiiU)