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title: "Individual Play Versus Head-to-Head Multiplayer"
url: "https://books.playgoventure.com/3/newsletter/190/individual-play-versus-head-to-head-multiplayer"
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# Individual Play Versus Head-to-Head Multiplayer
**Individual play** versus **head-to-head multiplayer** — when should you use these options in education?
An exciting aspect of modern games is the ability to compete head-to-head against other players, locally or around the world.
But, head-to-head multiplayer play can pose challenges in an educational environment.
Some students (youth or adult) may not be equipped for the social pressure that sometimes happens with competition. Some instructors prefer to avoid competition altogether.
The good news is that there are ways to leverage the high engagement of competition, while minimizing or eliminating the social pressures that may go with it.
I explain how in this video.
> Have you ever had positive or negative experiences with competition?
> Share your story below!
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# Individual Play Versus Head-to-Head Multiplayer
**Individual play** versus **head-to-head multiplayer** — when should you use these options in education?
An exciting aspect of modern games is the ability to compete head-to-head against other players, locally or around the world.
But, head-to-head multiplayer play can pose challenges in an educational environment.
Some students (youth or adult) may not be equipped for the social pressure that sometimes happens with competition. Some instructors prefer to avoid competition altogether.
The good news is that there are ways to leverage the high engagement of competition, while minimizing or eliminating the social pressures that may go with it.
I explain how in this video.
> Have you ever had positive or negative experiences with competition?
> Share your story below!