Learn and have fun ... Why not both?

Founded by Jake and Ahmad, EduGaming Collective is a new initiative that focuses on using a game-based learning framework to educate communities on environmental stewardship. We run school incursions and public workshops that use games design as a fun and engaging tool to inspire learners of all ages through project and play-based education.

Jake and Ahmad are both passionate tabletop game designers and educators. Although we've completed multiple games previously, Bee The Buzz is our first co-designed project.

(Pssst! If you want to promote Bee The Buzz, here's our Press Kit!)

About Bee The Buzz

Australia is home to some of the world's most unique flora and fauna. Our native bees in particular are highly diverse and poorly understood. Did you know that most Aussie bees are solitary, don't nest in hives, or even make honey? Unfortunately native bees are under severe threat from habitat loss, and the first step to making people care about them is to get to know them first!

Bee The Buzz teaches about some native Australian bees in an entertaining and engaging manner. Players take turns to literally fly their bees - by throwing bee cards to try and land on flowers and Bee Hotels to score (these are things that help support bee habitats). At the same time, try and avoid pesticides and other human activities that hurt bees. Of course, no game is complete without some ways to buzz your opponents away! Use Pollen Power cards to gain an advantage - such as the Blindfold card that forces a player to close their eyes during their throw attempt.

Packed with practical information such as what flowers attract certain types of bees, players learn as they play. Soon you'll be a bee expert and be the buzz around town!

About The Designers

Jake Bamford

Jake is a freelance game developer, writer and illustrator who uses games design and sustainable thinking to inspire and motivate others. Jake hosts educational workshops for broad ranging age groups, passionately advocating for the environment and better ways towards a sustainable future.

Connect with Jake: Dapper Cranium (website) | Instagram

Ahmad Salahuddin

Ahmad is an operations leader turned game designer. Ahmad develops thematic games that combine unique mechanics with storytelling to create impact. Ahmad advocates for tabletop game design as an educational, screen-free and creative activity for both kids and adults. He actively works at the community level such as with Game Foundry WA and Tabletop Game Designers Assocation (TGDA).

Connect with Ahmad: Cardboard Quokka (website) | Instagram

In this campaign, we're also featuring some of the other games we've made - see the details below. You can get them as add-ons or get the Ultimate Aussie Collection for a great discount bundle!

Other Games By Jake & Ahmad

Bin-Off

8+ yrs old | 2-8 players | 20 mins | Official Website

Strategically sort waste and build up points for each filled bin you claim. With gameplay that references real-world recycling and waste management strategies, Bin Off is sure to be a fun AND educational addition to your board game sessions!

Date Drop

10+ yrs old | 2-6 players | 15 mins | Official Website

In this fast-paced, 15-minute, push-your-luck card game, compete to fulfill date boxes by flipping cards, avoiding duplicates, and utilizing power cards to steal cards in a 2-6 player, family-friendly setting.

Frodge

8+ yrs old | 2-8 players | 20 mins | Official Website

Leap and whirly-do your way across the pond, guiding your frog to victory while messing with your friends' frogs. Easy to learn, fun to play again, ideal for ages 8+ and for 2-8 players.

Hieroglyph Historian

14+ yrs old | 1 player (with multiplayer variants) | 30 mins | Official Website

In this solo word builder, study parchments and decipher Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to escape the tomb! Perfect for word puzzle lovers and those who'd like a challenge and one-up themselves as it's not just about making the longest words! You can have more players cooperating to help you, and there's a light competitive variant too.

Ruinous - Live now on Kickstarter!

12+ yrs old | 2-4 players | 30 mins | Kickstarter Page

Also part of Micro May! Command ancient golems in rapid deck-building combat. Build up your arsenal of magical gems, power up your army, then rain down rocky mayhem upon your opponents to crush their heart gems. A game of careful planning, quick thinking, and hopefully no ruined friendships!

Bee The Buzz

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