The MediuM
A Marshall McLuhan Board Game
Requirements
30-60
2-99
12+
Description
Inspired by legendary Canadian philosopher and innovative media thinker Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980), The MediuM is a gaming experience of Laws of Media. The New Science (1988), developed by Marshall McLuhan and his son Eric McLuhan (1942-2018). Also known as “McLuhans’ Tetrad”, the Laws of Media reveal the four constant rules that govern all human innovations, four questions that can be asked in order to understand the implications that will inevitably result from any medium.
An entertaining and educational board game that stimulates players’ cooperative, innovative, and creative thinking skills.
Educational and hilarious for the novice and expert alike, The MediuM is fast-paced, engaging and brainy fun that will have young and old laughing... as they learn out loud.
This game is played in teams of two or more players. Each round, one team member tries to get their team to guess the medium on the card. Clues take the form of answers to the four questions of The Laws of Media. Teams move along the board when a medium is guessed correctly, pulling themselves out of the Maelstrom.
Use The Medium to analyze an artifact or human innovation from the past or present, and enjoy being the first team to escape the media maelstrom!
This game is presented by the Estate of Marshall McLuhan and the McLuhan Foundation.
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Large Retail Box | 1 |  |
| Quad-Fold Game Board | 1 |  |
| Tall Booklet | 1 |  |
| Custom Full Color 16mm D6 | 1 |  |
| Small Square Deck | 1 deck of 72 cards |  |
| Bowling Pin, Small, Green | 1 |  |
| Bowling Pin, Small, Orange | 1 |  |
| Bowling Pin, Small, Purple | 1 |  |
| Bowling Pin, Small, Yellow | 1 |  |
| Sand Timer, 60 seconds | 1 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 3 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | February 27, 2021 |
| Edition | First |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | Co-op Educational Edutainment Communication Media Marshall McLuhan Education Roll-and-move serious game Deduction Family creative thinking Teams Party Social Media Technology Critical Thinking Questioning Co-operation Skills Media Literacy |
| More Info | The MediuM web site |
Why buy this?
Break free of linear monopoly and flip into The Medium. No charade, you’ll laugh as you learn!
- Educational and hilarious.
- Fast-paced, engaging, and brainy fun.
- Stimulates innovative and creative thinking skills.
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Notes
- This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.
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Ratings and Reviews
Own It
Played It
Fun
Definitely an enjoyable game that stretches thinking. No need to know McLuhan to “get” it. “Cool” game.
Own It
Played It
Fun
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
Excellent production value on the board game. Design, printing, look, and feel are spot-on and really give this game an added 'fun' factor. Only negative on that front was the crumpled brown paper use...
Own It
Played It
Fun
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
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