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Customers Who’ve Used StarPower Schools/Charities
It’s been estimated that StarPower has been played over 3 million times. Here is a partial list of schools and charitable organizations who have used used StarPower. Learn more about using StarPower with business, consultants and government agencies here.
The Creation of StarPower
By R. Garry Shirts, Ph.D. In 1969 I was asked by the National Council of Social Studies to develop a simulation game to help students understand racism. They wanted me to introduce the new game at their national convention. I felt invincible in those days, so I agreed to do it in the short amount of time that was available to me. In my first attempt, I developed a scenario, based on an actual incident, in which a black high school student and a white student got in an argument over a supposed racial slur by the white student. The incident […]
Links Related To Our Products
There are countless ways organizations have used our products in business and educational settings. Here are a few links to relevant websites relating to using our simulations. We are just starting this resources so be sure to check back often. Please feel free to contact us if you’d like to have a link included.