People's Pie
Federal budget game's challenge delivers powerful message
Pros: Intriguing balancing-act gameplay will bring students back for more.
Cons: It's tough without adjustable difficulty, so some students might not make the cut.
Bottom Line: Federal budgeting -- and its unique ethical and mathematical balancing act -- fits game-based fiddling and strategizing well, but expect a challenge.
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