About NASAGA

What is NASAGA?

The North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) is a community of practitioners using play as a means to bring about change. NASAGA members are educators, trainers, facilitators, and consultants. We work in companies, schools, government agencies, and nonprofits across North America. And we share a common belief that games allow individuals to create a shared space opening up new paths for communication, exploration, transformation, and problem solving.

The highlight of the year is our annual conference, when we come together to share ideas, learn from one another, and, most of all, to have fun. In keeping with our ethos, you’ll find no PowerPoints and lectures here. These conferences are all about learning through play and interaction. We invite all who share our belief in the transformative power of games to join us. There is always space at the table.

Our History

The North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) dates back to 1962. Originally founded as the East Coast War Games Council, the original organization was devoted to war games. The name of the organization was changed to the National Gaming Council in 1968 as the emphasis of the organization had shifted Toward business and economic gaming. The name was changed again in 1975 to the North American Simulation and Gaming Association and the organization continues to meet under this name today. The 2012 NASAGA conference, held in Columbus Ohio, was billed as its 50th anniversary meeting which dates back to the organization beginnings in 1962.

Our Members

NASAGA draws its talented membership from across a wide spectrum of the educational field.  Members work across the globe in businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions.  We are…

  • Teachers

  • University Professors

  • Instructional Designers

  • Game Designers

  • Facilitators

  • Speakers

  • Performance Improvement Specialists

  • Consultants

  • Corporate Trainers

Meet the Board

  • Veronica Brown

    Chair

  • Jeremy Caddel

    Conference Chair

  • Anna Heinrich

    Treasurer

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  • James Colquitt, PhD

    Secretary

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