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Super Bowl Food Fun

Hey All – it is I, (the other) Pete once more with a glorious food craft!

Now, I know that I normally blog about activities that are happening at iD, but I wanted to share these cool iDeas for the BIG GAME!

Football is not a sport that we normally play at iD during the summer, but aspiring game designers can learn a great deal from observing this popular sport. Because we are, in part, a game creation camp, I love to have discussions with the teens about how they can learn to design a fully functioning, high quality experience. Also, I believe that any opportunity can be turned into a learning opportunity!

Football has risk and reward, a fundamental concept for all gaming. Should they kick or go for it on the fourth down? Strategy plays a huge role as well – in fact, matching the opponent’s play is almost equivalent to picking Rock, Paper or Scissors. Another major component is the clock – 2 minute drills reinforce the importance of resource management, as well as the challenge flag.

We constantly find teachable moments at our overnight summer camps – and here’s a delicious moment that you can make this weekend, courtesy of Bryan and I!

NOTE: These crafts require some cooking, sharp objects and marshmallows. Please get a parent / guardian to observe / give permission FIRST. Thank you.

NACHO STADIUM

KRISPY FOOTBALLS

Full instructions after the break(!)

Remember – Clean hands first!

NACHO STADIUM

KRISPY FOOTBALLS

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4 Responses to “Super Bowl Food Fun”

1. Karrie Colette, on February 8th, 2010 at 8:02 am Said:

   You two are insanely creative! Thanks so much for sharing!!

2. PeteV, on February 8th, 2010 at 10:09 am Said:

   Thanks Karrie! I loved the Krispy Treats… mmm… I should make more.

   Perhaps for March Madness.

3. Josh, on February 8th, 2010 at 11:38 am Said:

   What a great game that was!

4. PeteV, on February 8th, 2010 at 11:59 am Said:

   Oh yeah. On side kick was outstanding!

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