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March 30, 2026Journal of Research in Science EducationOpen Access

Development of a Board Game-based Educational Tool for Understanding Neutron Behavior in Nuclear Reactors

Noritaka Yusa Tomomi Kaneko Shinya NAKAYAMA

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This research aims to develop and evaluate a board game that enhances understanding of neutron behavior in nuclear reactors.
Developed an analog board game titled 'Critical Maintenance!' for 2-4 players or teams.
Players use six types of cards to manage neutrons on a modeled reactor board.
Evaluated by 16 undergraduate and graduate students majoring in education.
The board game effectively aids in understanding neutron dynamics in reactors.
Players reported better retention of concepts compared to traditional textbook learning.
The game teaches criticality and chain reactions in an engaging manner.

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A board game educates players on neutron behavior in nuclear reactors, suggesting effective learning through gamification.

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Yusa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd79915652765b073a6875 https://doi.org/10.11639/sjst.25083

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