Dana Bernardino
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1Huddle’s on-demand Game Shop has hundreds of games that cover 16 unique workforce skill areas. With new games dropping every month on any topic you can think up, choosing what to play can be overwhelming. So let us be your guide.
As February comes to a close, we’ve put together a list of the top monthly games 1Huddle players can’t stop playing. So instead of scrolling through hundreds of picks, save yourself some time and try out 1Huddle’s top February games.
Here are the 20 best games that every 1Huddle player needs to check out this month:
Game Creator: 1Huddle
Category: Society & Culture
Description: February is Black History Month! This historic month is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of African Americans and recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Want to find out how much you know about Black history? Game on!
Description: Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Let’s see how much you know about Juneteenth!
Game Creator: Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Category: Books & Entertainment
Description: The Pulitzer-Prize-winning authors of the acclaimed bestseller Half of the Sky now issue a plea — deeply personal and told through the lives of real Americans — to address the crisis in working-class America, while focusing on solutions to mend half a century of government failure.
Game Creator: Bryan Stevenson
Description: This worldwide bestseller is a powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. Get ready to play!
Description: Nicknamed “The Greatest,” Muhammad Ali is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, and he’s one of the most significant and celebrated figures of the 20th century. But Ali wasn’t just an amazing boxer. He was an activist, philanthropist, and so much more… Think you really know Ali? It’s gametime!
Game Creator: Michelle Obama
Description: Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming has been renowned as one of the 50 most impactful Black books of the past 50 years. In her #1 New York Times bestseller, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her compelling life — from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as a young professional balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent as the first African American First Lady of the United States. Ready to play the game based on Michelle Obama’s deeply moving life story?
Description: This plan outlines a position that we at 1Huddle fight for every day, for every worker. In light of a global pandemic, a skill gap that threatens business growth and the future of work that is no longer in the future, it’s time to give all workers what they need most — a raise.
Description: Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as the first Black President of South Africa and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. Let’s see how much you know about one of history’s most revolutionary leaders!
Game Creator: Al Sharpton
Description: The national bestseller “Rise Up,” is a rousing call to action for our nation, drawing on lessons learned from Reverend Al Sharpton’s unique experience as a politician, television and radio host, and civil rights leader. Reverend Sharpton offers timeless lessons for anyone who’s stood at the crossroads of their personal or political life, weighing their choices of how to proceed. So if you want to learn how to use your voice to change a nation, this is the game for you. Ready to play?
Description: Malcolm X was an African American leader in the Civil Rights Movement, minister, and supporter of Black Nationalism whose ideas inspired the Black Power Movement. How much do you really know about Malcolm X’s life and legacy? Let’s find out!
Description: Bessie Coleman was the first licensed Black pilot in the world as well as the first Native American woman pilot in history. So why haven’t most people heard of her? History has favored Amelia Earhart and the Wright brothers, but this game was created to rectify that injustice and bring more awareness to Bessie Coleman’s exceptional life and achievements. Ready to soar to new heights with the game all about Bessie Coleman? Get ready to play!
Game Creator: Poetry Foundation
Description: James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright, novelist, and voice of the American civil rights movement who is acclaimed for his insights on race, spirituality, and humanity. Baldwin’s insights on the struggle of Black Americans and the saving power of brotherhood still ring true today. Play the game to find out more about James Baldwin’s upbringing, activism, and impact on world history!
Game Creator: The Oprah Magazine
Description: In the late ’60s, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress, and in 1972, she became the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Ready to play the game on Congresswoman Chisholm’s extraordinary life and legacy?
Category: Diversity & Inclusion
Description: Building an inclusive team requires us all to be inclusive team members. Find out how to be a more inclusive member through this essential game!
Game Creator: History.com
Description: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in U.S. history. This landmark legislation signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson prohibits racial discrimination in voting and has been amended five times to expand its protections. How much do you know about the history of The Voting Rights Act and the people who pioneered it? Play to find out!
Description: Marsha P. Johnson was a Black trans woman, drag queen, and activist at the forefront of the LGBTQ+ movement. Johnson was an outspoken advocate for gay rights who co-founded STAR, an organization that housed homeless queer youth. Johnson was also one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising of 1969. Are you ready to find out more about one of the most important Black LGBTQ activists in American history? Let’s play!
Description: John Robert Lewis was an American politician, statesman, and civil rights activist and leader who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia’s 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020. Let’s see how much you know about this American Civil Rights leader!
Description: Diversity and inclusion is finally receiving the recognition it deserves at many companies. Help your team achieve its D&I goals by playing this impactful game.
Description: Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister, social activist, and prominent civil rights leaders who inspired generations of people across the world to mobilize for justice and equality. His leadership was fundamental in ending the legal segregation of African Americans in America. Everyone knows the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., but are you an expert on his teachings, philosophy, and accomplishments? Play to find out!
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For the last week of Black History Month, we’re offering our players the chance to choose one game they want added to the Game Shop. If you’re the first person to correctly answer a question from the 1Huddle game Nelson Mandela then you can pick any topic related to Black History and the 1Huddle team will build a game on it.
Ready for the challenge? Here’s your question:
When Mandela was elected president, women held just 2.7% of seats in South Africa’s parliament. But by 2013, less than two decades later, women made up ____________ of the legislature.
Think you know the answer? Email your answer to dana@1huddle.co for your chance to choose the next game that will be added to the 1Huddle Game Shop!
Dana Bernardino, Manager of Digital Marketing at 1Huddle
"1Huddle is a great tool to drive knowledge retention and make it sticky, make it fun, and also serves as a huge analytics tool for us to understand the quality of the stuff we’re rolling out.” —James Webb, Global People Development & Engagement
Increase in knowledge acquisition
Annual savings per location (312+)
“All of a sudden, people are playing the game multiple times a day to rack up points to get to the top of the leaderboard.” —Lauren Constable, VP of Operations
Faster opening new locations
Annual savings opening 5 new locations
“This thing is amazing. I’m awestruck with the power of this tool. 1Huddle makes running and operating restaurants fun and greatly increases our employees’ knowledge.” —Tony Daddabbo, Director of Training
Reduction in training time
Annual savings across 60 locations