Discussion Maker is a multiplayer mobile game developed by Filament Games that teaches speaking, listening, and argumentation skills. Designed for face-to-face classroom use, the game enables teachers to facilitate structured small-group discussions at scale.
Developed by Filament Games, Discussion Maker is a collaborative mobile experience designed to strengthen middle and high school students' communication and critical thinking skills. The game transforms the traditional classroom environment into a dynamic forum where small groups engage in structured, real-time debates and collaborative reasoning. By providing a digital framework for face-to-face interaction, the platform helps teachers manage multiple simultaneous conversations while ensuring every student has a voice. This moderated approach encourages learners to practice evidence-based argumentation and active listening, turning abstract rhetorical concepts into a lively, social practice.
Argumentation & Reasoning, Oral Communication, Active Listening, Civic Discourse
Deploy face-to-face discussion activities across an entire classroom.
Apply the core system to a wide range of standards-aligned content packs.
Move from character and topic selection through discussion and resolution.
Engage in gameplay that scaffolds effective communication behaviors.
Classroom discussion skills are central to academic learning and civic participation but are often difficult to teach consistently at scale. Discussion Maker provides teachers with a practical, repeatable way to support meaningful student discourse while reinforcing communication strategies through guided, interactive play.
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