NEW MERIT BADGE AND PAMPHLET!
Game Design Merit Badge and Pamphlet
Now available, this new merit badge rewards Scouts for creativity, fun, and strategy. This Merit
Badge and accompanying pamphlet will allow Scouts to focus on one (or more) of these kinds of
games:
Electronic (games for computers, game systems, or mobile devices)
Outdoor/Athletic (sports or games like capture the flag)
Tabletop (dice-based games, board games, card games)
Pen and Paper or Role-Playing Games
Awesome! Including different types of games means the BSA will reach Scouts with different
interests. It also keeps the merit badge accessible for Scouts who don’t have reliable access to a
computer — while not limiting a tech-savvy Scout from creating the next Angry Birds-type hit.
In addition to creating and testing an actual, playable game, Scouts will learn:
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How to think critically about certain games
What makes games fun
Important game terms
How to design and implement rules
Problem solving
And more!