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Rob Alvarez
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Professor Game is a weekly podcast where we interview gurus, experts and successful practitioners of games, gamification and game thinking that will bring us the best of their experiences to get ideas, insights and inspiration to make experiences meaningful.

  1. Civic Engagement Through Classroom Games with Kerry Flanagan-Owen

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    Civic Engagement Through Classroom Games with Kerry Flanagan-Owen

    Book a free 1:1 call to create your personalized gamification game plan: 🎯 professorgame.com/discoverycall Can games teach students to navigate politics and power? Kerry Flanagan-Owen from the Bill of Rights Institute says YES—and she’s showing us how playful learning is transforming civics education in classrooms across the U.S. Kerry Flanagan-Owen is the Senior Manager of Learning Design at the Bill of Rights Institute, where she leads the development of free K–12 civics, government, and U.S. history resources. With a background in teaching and instructional coaching, Kerry brings deep expertise in designing engaging, inquiry-driven experiences for classrooms nationwide. Most recently, she spearheaded the creation of a series of card-based games as part of the Institute's Government and Politics: Civics for the American Experiment curriculum, using play to bring abstract civics concepts to life for high school students. Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as well as an expert, international speaker and advocate for the use of gamification and games-based solutions, especially in education and learning. He's also a professor and workshop facilitator for the topics of the podcast and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP) for top higher education institutions that include EFMD, IE Business School and EBS among others in Europe, America and Asia.   Guest Links and Info Website: billofrightsinstitute.org LinkedIn: Kerry Flanagan-Owen LinkedIn: Bill Of Rights Institute Instagram: @brinstitute Facebook: facebook.com/BillofRightsInstitute X/Twitter: @brinstitute YouTube: youtube.com/user/BillofRightsInst   Links to episode mentions: Proposed guest: Dr. Susan Rivers Game Design and SEL Psychologist and GBL Recommended book: The Power of Play by David Elkind Favorite game: Space Team and Cranium Peter Williamson Episode   Lets's do stuff together! 3 Gamification Hacks To Boost Your Community's Revenue LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Ask a question

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  2. How to Win at the Game of Life (Without Playing by the Rules)

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    How to Win at the Game of Life (Without Playing by the Rules)

    If you feel like your inner explorer’s been benched for too long... you’re not alone. We’re rebuilding new learning quests inside a Skool group. Might be your next side quest. 🎯 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Education wasn’t built to empower—it was built to control. In this episode, Rob Alvarez breaks down how education evolved into a grind loop and how we can flip the system using gamification. If you've ever felt like your inner explorer got benched, this one's for you. Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as well as an expert, international speaker and advocate for the use of gamification and games-based solutions, especially in education and learning. He's also a professor and workshop facilitator for the topics of the podcast and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP) for top higher education institutions that include EFMD, IE Business School and EBS among others in Europe, America and Asia.   Links to episode mentions: Peter Gray's article: A Brief History of Education Our community to rekindle curiosity, play and exploration   Lets's do stuff together! 3 Gamification Hacks To Boost Your Community's Revenue Community YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Ask a question

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  3. From Skeptics to Superstars: The Power of Play at Work with Alex Suchman

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    From Skeptics to Superstars: The Power of Play at Work with Alex Suchman

    🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks Forget trust falls and awkward icebreakers. Alex Suchman is redefining the workplace with intentional play. Tune in to find out how one game changed a manager’s mindset—and why play may be the missing ingredient in your team culture. Alex Suchman is the CEO and co-founder of Barometer XP, whose mission is to create cultures where people are excited about their work because they feel a strong sense of purpose and belonging. She uses games and play to strengthen interpersonal dynamics, such as trust, accountability, and psychological safety, into the workplace. Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as well as an expert, international speaker and advocate for the use of gamification and games-based solutions, especially in community building and education. He's also a professor and workshop facilitator for the topics of the podcast and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP) for top higher education institutions that include EFMD, IE Business School and EBS among others in Europe, America and Asia.   Guest Links and Info Website: barometerxp.com LinkedIn: Alex Suchman Play Concierge Platform: barometerxp.com/concierge   Links to episode mentions: Recommended book: Predictable Success by Les McKeown Favorite game: The Mind   Lets's do stuff together! 3 Gamification Hacks To Boost Your Community's Revenue LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Ask a question

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  4. Why Your Game Mechanic Is the Learning with Elisa Navarro Chinchilla

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    Why Your Game Mechanic Is the Learning with Elisa Navarro Chinchilla

    Get access to over $1,000 worth of retention and gamification strategies, templates, and live sessions—for free. All inside our Professor Game community: 🎁 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What happens when a powerful game opens Pandora’s box? Elisa Navarro Chinchilla shares the highs, lows, and serious challenges of designing games for real-world impact—from schools in Mexico to reforestation efforts in Afghanistan. Elisa Navarro Chinchilla is the CEO and co-founder of Gold Bug Interactive and a veteran educational video game developer with more than 25 titles under her belt. Her most recent projects include Dino Dance for PBS Fred Rogers, Sabz, a reforestation game for Afghanistan; Protection, a tabletop game to teach Results Based Protection for InterAction; Chuka: Break the Silence, developed for the Education for Justice initiative of the UNODC, that leverages social and emotional learning to help prevent domestic violence, and consulting for Project 21, FES, to develop a game for youth participation, governance and citizenship in the MENA region. Convinced of the power of games to support underprivileged contexts through collaborative learning, she has received several national grants in Mexico (Fonca, Procine, Prosoft) to create educational experiences with networked technology, alternate reality games, and digital literacy workshops. Her games challenge players to develop resilience through problem solving, stimulate critical thinking, and practice transferable skills. Elisa has an MA from the Institute of Education at UCL, UK. Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as well as an expert, international speaker and advocate for the use of gamification and games-based solutions, especially in community building and education. He's also a professor and workshop facilitator for the topics of the podcast and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP) for top higher education institutions that include EFMD, IE Business School and EBS among others in Europe, America and Asia.   Guest Links and Info Website: goldbuginteractive.com Website: seriousplayconf.com LinkedIn: Elisa Navarro Chinchilla   Links to episode mentions: Proposed guest: Gonzalo Frasca Recommended book:  What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy by James Paul Gee Favorite game: Puerto Rico   Lets's do stuff together! 3 Gamification Hacks To Boost Your Community's Revenue LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Ask a question

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  5. Secrets to Building the Most Engaging Community Ever

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    Secrets to Building the Most Engaging Community Ever

    Click the link below to book a quick 10–15 minute chat with me. No sales, no pressure—just ideas and clarity on how to engage your community and grow revenue. 🗓 professorgame.com/discoverycall What do sticky communities and addictive games have in common? We break down two powerful design moves to build a community you love showing up to—and one your members will too. Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as well as an expert, international speaker and advocate for the use of gamification and games-based solutions, especially in education and learning. He's also a professor and workshop facilitator for the topics of the podcast and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP) for top higher education institutions that include EFMD, IE Business School and EBS among others in Europe, America and Asia.   Links and Info Book your clarity call: professorgame.com/discoverycall Start your own community on Skool and take advantage of the perks of using this link: professorgame.com/openyourskool (let me know on a DM in Skool)   Lets's do stuff together! 3 Gamification Hacks To Boost Your Community's Revenue YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Ask a question

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  6. From Boring to Brilliant: Rethinking Education with AI and Engagement

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    From Boring to Brilliant: Rethinking Education with AI and Engagement

    Build a thriving, loyal community—without chasing members or cranking out content 24/7. Join us for free: 🏡 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Crushing churn in the classroom? It starts with embracing AI. Rob Alvarez is joined by Dr. Matt Metzger to explore how AI can revamp higher education—boosting motivation, retention, and engagement while staying human-centered. No tech expertise required, just a willingness to rethink learning. Dr. Matthew R. Metzgar, PhD, is a Clinical Professor of Economics at UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business and an award-winning teacher who develops and delivers undergraduate and MBA courses focused on real-world applications and innovative pedagogy. He is the author of a new book, "The Overnight AI Educator: Transform Your Course in 24 Hours". His research spans the effectiveness of teaching methods and the economics of obesity, and as a Gambrell Faculty Fellow he is leading a study on employee ownership’s impact on the racial wealth gap in the Charlotte region. He co-chairs the Heterodox Academy Campus Community, facilitates the Constructive Dialogue Faculty Learning Community, and has been interviewed on labor-market shortages at both local and national levels. Dr. Metzgar earned his PhD from the University of Tennessee, an MBA from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a BS from West Virginia University. Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as well as an expert, international speaker and advocate for the use of gamification and games-based solutions, especially in education and learning. He's also a professor and workshop facilitator for the topics of the podcast and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP) for top higher education institutions that include EFMD, IE Business School and EBS among others in Europe, America and Asia.   Guest Links and Info Website: overnight.education LinkedIn: Matt Metzgar   Lets's do stuff together! 3 Gamification Hacks To Boost Your Community's Revenue LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Ask a question

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  7. Failed Game Becomes a Hit — 8 Years Later with Dain Saint

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    Failed Game Becomes a Hit — 8 Years Later with Dain Saint

    🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks “Sometimes your idea isn’t broken — it’s just not ready yet.” In this immersive episode, Dain joins Rob to explore how interactive storytelling can drive real-world impact, from failed game prototypes that resurrected years later to transforming news stories into joyful community games. Tune in for deep insights on designing for emotion, embracing iteration, and why sometimes a pamphlet beats an app. dain saint (he/they) is a Philly-based storyteller, designer, and creative director making beautiful immersive experiences. They run Reckless Magic, an interactive storytelling label, and curate Futurefull, an interfuturist storytelling collective. Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as well as an expert, international speaker and advocate for the use of gamification and games-based solutions, especially in community building and education. He's also a professor and workshop facilitator for the topics of the podcast and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP) for top higher education institutions that include EFMD, IE Business School and EBS among others in Europe, America and Asia.   Guest Links and Info Website: dainsaint.com LinkedIn: Dain Saint Instagram: @dainsaint   Links to episode mentions: Recommended book: Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds by Margaret (Imagineering)  Emerging Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown Favorite game: Hades Roll For Shoes Tag! Football / Soccer   Lets's do stuff together! 3 Gamification Hacks To Boost Your Community's Revenue LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Ask a question

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  8. Level Up IRL: Designing Your Purpose with Yu-kai Chou

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    Level Up IRL: Designing Your Purpose with Yu-kai Chou

    🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks What if your life was a game—and you had the playbook to win? In this episode, gamification expert Yu-kai Chou returns to share his new framework, 10K HP (10,000 Hours of Play), and how aligning your purpose, role, and daily actions can unlock real-life legendary success. 🎮💥 Previous episodes with Yu-kai: Yu-kai Chou and how to do gamification with Octalysis Yu-kai Chou Creating Frameworks including REMOTE Octalysis Prime is a Big Part of Yu-kai Chou’s Life Mission Yu-kai Chou Bringing Gamification Balance for Kids Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as well as an expert, international speaker and advocate for the use of gamification and games-based solutions, especially in community building and education. He's also a professor and workshop facilitator for the topics of the podcast and LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP) for top higher education institutions that include EFMD, IE Business School and EBS among others in Europe, America and Asia.   Links to episode mentions: 10,000 Hours of Play: Unlock Your Real-Life Legendary Success Yu-kai's new book!   Lets's do stuff together! 3 Gamification Hacks To Boost Your Community's Revenue LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Ask a question

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Professor Game is a weekly podcast where we interview gurus, experts and successful practitioners of games, gamification and game thinking that will bring us the best of their experiences to get ideas, insights and inspiration to make experiences meaningful.

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