Learning Games Lab, New Mexico State University

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As part of New Mexico's largest Land-Grant University, we serve the Cooperative Extension Service by producing educational media. We have created hundreds of animations, videos, games, apps, interactive modules, and web tools, including Math Snacks.

clip of "Everything is Chemical" video explaining the 4 chemicals all living things are made up of.
a GIF of a character from the game defeating an enemy by matching the numbers.
screenshot of the opening screen of the game Portal to Possibilities
Main screen for Market Set Go! This shows your booths, money, settings, and any in-game challenges to solve
Cat puppet dressed as yoda says "zero targets hit per stormtrooper"
image of prickly pear cactus with label educational media tools and title making prickly pear cactus juice and URL innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu
Person wearing VR headset while being photographed
Image of a bowl of mutton stew with text that reads, "This includes any typical stew: mutton stew, posole, corn stew, bone stew, green chile stew, caldo de res, menudo, chicken noodle soup, etc." On the side, portion sizes of vegetables (1), grains (1), protein from meat (0.5), and protein from beans (0.5) are given.
Laptops on table with various games loaded
Title screen showing a woman holding the leadrope of a horse. Text reads: This digital publication has been peer-reviewed by external experts.
Pamela N Martinez
Comic-style poster with dramatic text introducing 'Treadsylvania'—a fictional land where evil has returned. Two serious-looking characters stand below the title. New Mexico State University’s Learning Games Lab logo is in the bottom right corner.
Video about the game Game Over Gopher demonstrating how to defend the large prized carrot by feeding waves of hungry gophers with graphics explaining the game overview.
Two students at a table hold up a colorful 3D model of a DNA double helix inside a classroom at the NMSU Learning Games Lab, with one student seated and the other standing beside him.
promotional post for the game Night of the Living Debt with an illustration of green zombie characters surrounding a female presenting character that holds a card with the words 'Zombank'.
Promotional video for MathSnacks with graphics, character illustrations, and photos of middle school students playing online games.
characters from Math Snacks pointing at the logo from each direction
Promotional video about the game Theme Park Kitchen with animations and gameplay.
youth playing a game on iPad
Promotional graphic for interactive labs on water testing and sampling, featuring molecule illustrations and logos for CONSERVE and NMSU Learning Games Lab.
army of personified germs invades
In an office setting, game developers respond to a prompt about industry knowledge outsiders may not know, while showcasing parts of their work.
A collage of students visiting different rooms in a creative workspace. At the top, a group observes a computer screen filled with colorful game art and character figures. Other panels show students interacting with staff, exploring sound booths, and engaging in group discussions.
Illustration video of a farming game with tips on water management and sustainability. Sections titled "Build community" explain the importance of working together with your neighbors in the game. “Balance with nature” and “Manage your farm” explain adapting to weather and making smart farming choices. A game interface shows crop plots and water usage options as well as the impact of the right usage of the aquifer.
Children and teens engage with educational games, interactive technology, and collaborative activities in a creative learning environment. Scenes include hands-on computer use, group discussions, and animated moments of play and exploration.
Colorful cartoon-style game title screen for "AGRINAUTICA" with vibrant alien plants and a large blue play button in the center. The background features a distant planet landscape. Text above reads “for teachers” and “credits,” and below it says, “WHAT WILL YOUR PLANET LOOK LIKE?”
youth presents from an iPad
Page from searchable web database giving details about the plant penstemon, including its scientific and Navajo name, plant type, habitats, flower colors, and other traits.
Poster offering free educational resources about hosting a food waste hackathon
Young man playing VR
High schoolers discussing game design
Young woman playing VR
youth playing Theme Park Kitchen on laptops
Three people in a greenhouse with chile plants and camera equipment
Farmers and a family
Cat puppet holding enormous pencil