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HeroClix®: A Multiplayer Chess Game for Teaching the Fundamentals of Human Capital Management

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article describes the adaptation and use of the HeroClix® board game to teach critical real-world principles for effective human capital management within teams. In a HeroClix® game, players pit their team of miniature figurines against other players’ miniatures in combat. This is akin to organizations striving in the business environment today, with well-structured human capital within their teams as a key competitive advantage. In this article, we suggest how the game can be applied in the classroom for undergraduate students to experience, reflect on, and learn more about the prerequisite considerations in proficient people management, the dynamic nature of human capital, and the strategic considerations involved in human capital optimization amid volatility. The HeroClix® game is straightforward to set up, easy to expand for large class sizes, and engages students in experiential learning effectively.

Source: Management Teaching Review

DOI: 10.1177/23792981251331964

Authors: Chin Heng Low, Jiunwen Wang, Paul Lim, Bernie Koh

Institutions: Australian National University, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400