Simulation Games for Merchants, Generals & Emperors

Richard Lemanczykafka coached Odyssey of the Mind for three years at Pinewood Elementary School, ran a gaming club during his two years at Chippewa Middle School, and has been in charge of the Chess and Board Gaming Club at MVHS for the past three years. Gaming has been an enthusiastic pass time that he has been involved with since early childhood. And shortly after graduating from college at the U of MN with Honors, he began his game collection, with games going back to the 1890’s, and numbering close to a thousand games! He has experience in all forms of gaming from cards and chess to board gaming, miniatures and even role-playing. He is looking forward to his second year at the Academy.

Simulation Games for Merchants, Generals & Emperors

Take gaming to the next level, beyond Stratego, Risk and Settlers of Catan! If you derive enjoyment from historical “what ifs”, analyzing maps, resolving political intrigue, developing a civilization or simply want to take over the world, this is the experience for you. Join us as we learn how to play, analyze and form winning strategies for several games. Simulations let you call all the shots as the general, CEO, president, tycoon, or emperor. You will be put into historical situations as you match wits with your classroom rivals, deciding whether to cooperate or compete to reach your simulated objectives. Gaming scenarios will be selected that offer a variety of strategic challenges for three or more players. Not only will you get to play many intense and intriguing games but you will also analyze their game mechanics and visual appeal/aesthetic design in order to create your own game components. Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to expand a business or a civilization? As the leader and decision-maker, you will find out as you apply your knowledge of geography, economics, politics and history to be successful in this course!