AWS BuilderCards
AWS BuilderCards is a 30-minute educational card game that teaches players about AWS services, featuring QR codes for additional information. It promotes teamwork and is available at select AWS events.
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AWS BuilderCards, now in its second edition, is a card game designed to educate players on how various AWS services can be combined to create well-architected cloud solutions. Players take on the role of IT architects tasked with building innovative cloud-native applications while managing on-premises infrastructure. The game lasts approximately 30 minutes, making it suitable for quick team-building activities or breaks during work. It encourages strategic thinking and collaboration among players, regardless of their prior knowledge of AWS. The game features QR codes on cards that link to additional information about the services represented, enhancing the learning experience. Feedback from players has been positive, highlighting the game's fun and educational aspects. AWS BuilderCards can be obtained at select AWS events, and there are plans for broader availability. The game is designed to foster social connections and teamwork, making it a valuable tool for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to cloud computing.
- AWS BuilderCards is an educational card game focused on AWS services.
- The game is designed for quick play sessions of about 30 minutes.
- It includes QR codes for players to access more information about AWS services.
- Positive player feedback emphasizes its fun and educational value.
- The game is currently available at select AWS events, with plans for wider distribution.
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8 commentsAnd see your cloud bill go through the roof.
I don't see the pricing.
for example, it's not clear what the actual objective of the game is.
they look nice, but they're dumb (as a game).
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