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Credits

Shaun Quek; Loo Kang Wee; based on ideas by Theresa Heng; Francisco Esquembre; Félix Jesús Garcia Clemente,

Main Themes:

• Strategic Thinking: Both games explicitly aim to promote strategic thinking in players. The "Hot Seat" version highlights this directly in its title, and the description of the "2 Player Knight's Tour Game" emphasizes the need for players to "think critically above their moves, and to adapt to the moves of their opponent."
• Knight's Movement in Chess: The core mechanic of both games revolves around the unique "L-shaped" movement of the knight in chess. This constraint forms the basis of the strategic challenges presented.
• Two-Player Interaction (in one version): The "Knight Moves Hot Seat" game is designed for two players, encouraging direct interaction and adaptation to an opponent's strategy. The "2 Player Knight's Tour Game" also supports two players in a "hot seat" format.
• Winning Conditions: Both games feature distinct winning conditions that necessitate careful planning.
• Educational Use: The inclusion of these games within the "Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore" platform, along with "Sample Learning Goals" and a section "For Teachers" in the "Player Knight's Tour" resource, strongly suggests their intended use in educational settings, particularly to develop logical reasoning and strategic planning skills.
• Technology: Both games are developed as HTML5 JavaScript applets, making them accessible through web browsers without the need for additional software installation. They are part of a larger collection of interactive resources utilizing this technology.
• Open Source and Creative Commons: The resources are released under a license and the content is licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License," promoting sharing and adaptation for non-commercial purposes. The underlying "EasyJavaScriptSimulations Library" has its own commercial use license.

Most Important Ideas and Facts:

• Game Mechanics: Both games utilize the knight's move, where the piece moves two squares in one of the four cardinal directions (horizontal or vertical) and then one square at a right angle.
• "Knight Moves Hot Seat 2 Player Game": The title itself emphasizes the two-player, turn-based nature of the game and the objective of reaching a star to win.
• "Player Knight's Tour non hint Game HTML5 JavaScript Applet by Theresa": This game is described as a "simple 2 player knight's tour game, where each player takes a turn moving the knight on the board. No square on the board can be visited more than once." This introduces the constraint of unique square visits, a classic element of the Knight's Tour problem.
• Winning Conditions (2 Player Knight's Tour): There are two ways to win this version:
• "land on a star on their turn"
• "make the other player run out of moves" These conditions require players to both pursue the star and strategically limit their opponent's options.
• Educational Aims: The "2 Player Knight's Tour Game" explicitly states its purpose: "The aim of this game is to encourage students to think critically above their moves, and to adapt to the moves of their opponent." This highlights the pedagogical value of the game.
• Accessibility: The "Embed this model in a webpage" section with an iframe code snippet demonstrates the ease with which the game can be integrated into online learning platforms or websites. The availability of a direct link ("The link to the game can be found here .") further enhances accessibility.
• Credits and Collaboration: Both resources credit Shaun Quek and Loo Kang Wee for development, based on ideas from Theresa Heng, Francisco Esquembre, and Félix Jesús Garcia Clemente, indicating a collaborative effort in creating these educational tools.
• Context within OER: The placement of the "Player Knight's Tour" game within the "Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore" website, under categories like "Mathematics" and "Games," and alongside other educational applets, underscores its role as a learning resource.
• Licensing Information: The explicit mention of the "Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License" and the separate commercial license for the "EasyJavaScriptSimulations Library" clearly defines the terms of use and distribution for these resources.

Quotes from Original Sources:

• "This is a simple 2 player knight's tour game, where each player takes a turn moving the knight on the board. No square on the board can be visited more than once." (Description of the 2 Player Knight's Tour Game)
• "A player wins when they are able to either: land on a star on their turn or make the other player run out of moves." (Winning conditions for the 2 Player Knight's Tour Game)
• "The aim of this game is to encourage students to think critically above their moves, and to adapt to the moves of their opponent." (Stated aim of the 2 Player Knight's Tour Game)

Conclusion:

Both "Knight Moves" games offer engaging and accessible platforms for developing strategic thinking skills through the familiar movement of a knight in chess. The two-player "hot seat" format encourages direct interaction and adaptation. The explicit learning goals and teacher-focused information associated with the "Player Knight's Tour" game highlight its value as an educational tool within the Open Educational Resources framework. The use of HTML5 JavaScript ensures broad accessibility, and the clear licensing terms promote sharing and adaptation for educational purposes. These resources demonstrate a thoughtful approach to creating interactive tools for learning mathematical and strategic concepts.

Knight Moves Game Study Guide

Source Material: Excerpts from "Knight Moves Hot Seat 2 Player Game for Strategy Thinking, Reach the star to win!" and "Player Knight's Tour non hint Game HTML5 JavaScript Applet by Theresa - Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore".

Quiz

Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each.

1. What are the two stated win conditions in the 2 Player Knight's Tour Game?
2. What is the primary educational goal of the 2 Player Knight's Tour Game, according to the description?
3. Who are the credited individuals involved in the creation or conceptualization of the Knight Moves games?
4. What does the description emphasize about the type of thinking the game aims to encourage in students?
5. Can a square on the game board be visited more than once in the 2 Player Knight's Tour Game? What is the rule?
6. Under what license are the "Knight Moves Hot Seat 2 Player Game for Strategy Thinking" and the Easy JavaScript Simulations Library released?
7. What type of game is the "Player Knight's Tour non hint Game HTML5 JavaScript Applet"?
8. What are the "breadcrumbs" listed on the "Player Knight's Tour non hint Game HTML5 JavaScript Applet" page, and what do they indicate?
9. What is the significance of the inclusion of an embed code for the "Player Knight's Tour non hint Game HTML5 JavaScript Applet"?
10. Besides the 2 Player Knight's Tour Game, what other types of interactive resources or subject areas are mentioned on the Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore website?

Quiz Answer Key

1. The two stated win conditions are landing on a star on their turn or making the other player run out of possible moves. The game concludes when one of these conditions is met by either of the two players.
2. The primary educational goal is to encourage students to think critically about their moves and to adapt their strategies in response to the moves made by their opponent during the game.
3. The credited individuals include Shaun Quek, Loo Kang Wee, Theresa Heng, Francisco Esquembre, and Félix Jesús Garcia Clemente, who are credited for ideas, compilation, and development.
4. The description emphasizes that the game aims to encourage students to think critically about their moves, implying a need for foresight and planning, and to adapt to the opponent's actions, highlighting the strategic element.
5. No, a square on the board cannot be visited more than once. This rule adds a constraint to the knight's movement and necessitates careful planning to avoid getting stuck.
6. The "Knight Moves Hot Seat 2 Player Game for Strategy Thinking" is released under a license (stated as released under "a license"). The Easy JavaScript Simulations Library is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License for general use, with a separate commercial use license requiring contact with fem@um.es.
7. The "Player Knight's Tour non hint Game HTML5 JavaScript Applet" is described as a simple 2 player knight's tour game where players take turns moving a knight on a board with the stated goal of winning.
8. The breadcrumbs are "Home > Interactive Resources > Physics > 02 Newtonian Mechanics > 08 Gravity > 🍎7.2 Gravitational Field JavaScript HTML5 Applet Simulation Model > Player Knight's Tour non hint Game HTML5 JavaScript Applet by Theresa > Mathematics > Games > E2K". They indicate the navigational path to the specific resource on the website.
9. The embed code allows educators or website developers to easily integrate the interactive game into other web pages, making it accessible in various online learning environments.
10. The website mentions other interactive resources and subject areas such as Physics (Newtonian Mechanics, Gravity), Mathematics (Fractions, Geometry), various simulation models, interactive tools, and games related to other science and math topics, as well as some English language games.

Essay Format Questions

1. Discuss how the design and rules of the 2 Player Knight's Tour Game effectively promote strategic thinking and adaptation in players. Refer specifically to the win conditions and the restriction on revisiting squares.
2. Analyze the role of open educational resources like the "Player Knight's Tour non hint Game HTML5 JavaScript Applet" in contemporary education. Consider aspects such as accessibility, adaptability, and potential impact on learning.
3. Compare and contrast the "Knight Moves Hot Seat 2 Player Game" with the "Player Knight's Tour non hint Game." What similarities and differences can be identified based on the provided excerpts, and how might these affect the user experience or learning outcomes?
4. Based on the information provided, discuss the collaborative nature of developing educational resources like the Knight Moves games. Highlight the roles of different contributors and the potential benefits of such collaborations.
5. Explore the potential applications of interactive JavaScript applets, such as the Knight's Tour game, in teaching mathematical or logical reasoning skills. Provide examples of how specific features of the game might facilitate learning.

Glossary of Key Terms

• Hot Seat Game: A game format typically involving multiple players taking turns in a single playing space or on a single device, often implying direct interaction or competition.
• Strategy Thinking: A cognitive process involving planning, considering consequences, and making deliberate decisions to achieve a goal, often in the face of an opponent or challenging situation.
• Reach the star to win: A specific win condition mentioned in the title, indicating a target location on the game board that players must reach to be victorious.
• Knight's Tour: A mathematical problem involving moving a knight chess piece on a chessboard such that it visits every square exactly once.
• HTML5 JavaScript Applet: An interactive program or application developed using HTML5 (the latest evolution of the standard defining web pages) and JavaScript (a programming language commonly used for web interactivity). These applets can run directly in a web browser without the need for additional plugins.
• Open Educational Resources (OER): Teaching, learning, and research materials that are freely available for everyone to use, adapt, and share, with no or limited restrictions.
• Open Source Physics @ Singapore: An initiative or organization based in Singapore focused on creating and sharing open educational resources, particularly in the field of physics, often utilizing interactive simulations.
• Embed: To integrate content, such as a video or an interactive applet, from one website into another website, allowing users to view or interact with it without leaving the current page.
• Sample Learning Goals: Predefined objectives or outcomes that students are expected to achieve through engaging with the educational resource.
• Initial State of the Game: The starting configuration of the game board, pieces, and any other relevant elements at the beginning of a new game.
• No square on the board can be visited more than once: A specific rule in the 2 Player Knight's Tour Game that restricts player moves and adds a layer of complexity to the strategic planning.
• Think critically: To analyze information objectively and make reasoned judgments, often involving evaluating different options and potential outcomes.
• Adapt to the moves of their opponent: To adjust one's strategy or actions based on the decisions and moves made by the other player in a game or interactive situation.
• License: A formal permission or authorization to use, modify, or distribute a work under specific terms and conditions, often related to copyright and intellectual property.
• Breadcrumbs: A navigational aid on a website that shows the user's path from the homepage to their current location, typically displayed as a horizontal list of links.

Sample Learning Goals

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For Teachers

2 Player Knight's Tour Game HTML5 JavaScript Applet

Initial state of the game

The link to the game can be found here.

Description

This is a simple 2 player knight's tour game, where each player takes a turn moving the knight on the board. No square on the board can be visited more than once. A player wins when they are able to either:

• land on a star on their turn
• make the other player run out of moves

The aim of this game is to encourage students to think critically above their moves, and to adapt to the moves of their opponent. 

 

A game in progress

The link to the game can be found here.

 

Research

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Video

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 Version:

1. https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/math/ejss_model_knight_moves/

Other Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions: Knight Moves Strategy Game

1. What is the core gameplay of the "Knight Moves" game described in these sources? The "Knight Moves" game is a two-player strategy game played on a board where players take turns moving a knight. The key rule is that no square on the board can be visited more than once during the game. The objective is to be the first player to either land the knight on a designated star on their turn or to maneuver in such a way that the opponent has no legal moves remaining.

2. What are the two ways a player can win in the "Knight Moves" game? A player can achieve victory in two distinct ways: first, by strategically moving their knight to land on a square marked with a star during their turn. Second, a player wins if they make a move that leaves the other player with no possible legal knight moves on their subsequent turn. This emphasizes both offensive and defensive strategic thinking.

3. What is the primary educational goal of this "Knight Moves" game? The game is specifically designed to encourage students to develop critical thinking skills. It requires players to carefully consider the implications of each move, anticipate their opponent's potential responses, and adapt their strategy accordingly. The constraint of not revisiting squares further enhances the need for thoughtful planning.

4. What type of digital resource is the "Knight Moves" game available as? The game is implemented as an HTML5 JavaScript applet. This format allows it to be embedded and played directly within web browsers without the need for additional plugins or software installations, making it easily accessible for online educational purposes.

5. Who are the key individuals credited with the creation and conceptualization of this game? The credits indicate that the "Knight Moves Hot Seat 2 Player Game" was compiled by Shaun Quek and Loo Kang Wee, based on ideas by Theresa Heng, Francisco Esquembre, and Félix Jesús Garcia Clemente. This highlights a collaborative effort in the development of the game.

6. Where can educators or users find and potentially embed the "Knight Moves" game? A link to run the game is mentioned within the text, and an embed code (an <iframe> tag) is provided, specifically pointing to the URL: https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/math/ejss_model_knight_moves_no_hint/knight_moves_no_hint_Simulation.xhtml. This allows educators to easily integrate the game into their own web pages or learning management systems.

7. Is this "Knight Moves" game part of a larger educational resource initiative? Yes, the game is presented under the umbrella of "Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore." This suggests that it is part of a broader collection of freely available educational materials focused on physics and potentially mathematics, developed and shared by this initiative.

8. What is the significance of the "Hot Seat" designation in the game title? The "Hot Seat" designation likely refers to the two-player nature of the game played on a single device. Players would take turns in the "hot seat," making their move and then passing control to their opponent. This contrasts with games that might allow for asynchronous or online multiplayer modes.