Reacting to the Past 

Reacting to the Past is an award­–winning series of immersive role-playing games that actively engage students in their own learning. Students assume the roles of historical characters and practice critical thinking, primary source analysis, and argument, both written and spoken. Reacting games are flexible enough to be used across the curriculum, from first-year general education classes and discussion sections of lecture classes to capstone experiences, intersession courses, and honors programs. 

Reacting to the Past (RTTP) was originally developed under the auspices of Barnard College and is sustained by the Reacting Consortium of colleges and universities. The Consortium hosts a regular series of conferences and events to support faculty and administrators. 

UNC Press is proud to be the publisher of Reacting to the Past game books, as of July 1, 2022.  

Examination copies and desk copies information (including how to request FREE electronic exam and desk copies) can be found on our For Educators page. 

Additional resources for instructors are available for many titles. Instructors do not need to be members of the Reacting Consortium to access basic instructor materials for published games. To create a non-member instructor account, visit this RTTP link to receive these materials (to prevent students from accessing role sheets, etc.). 

Instructors are, however, encouraged to become members, and membership is offered at a minimal cost. 

Visit the Reacting Consortium website for more information. 

Subscribe to the UNC Press RTTP email list to receive email alerts whenever new game books are published.  

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