@caraplayingstuff Sure, there are RF detectors that will detect a cell phone's signal, as long as it's not turned off or in airplane mode.

There are also some phone apps that claim to detect other devices, like tracker apps, airtags, and other cell phones. I can't say how well they work as I haven't used them.

But your main problem is going to be limiting detection to a specific area, unless you plan to blanket the entire school, also catching faculty in the net.

Can you implement a no phones in the class policy, where you simply collect all cell phones at the start of class, or require that they be left in lockers?

I've mostly moved to BlueSky. Like all social media, it's not perfect, and further splintering of the space doesn't feel great, but I'm giving it a try.

If anyone here is also there, share your handle and we can connect. I'm @philomorph.bsky.social

As a board game player/collector with too many games and too much disposable income, I've figured out how to fulfill my self-imposed "one-in one-out" rule for buying new board games while also still spending more money on my little hobby.

This is thanks to the growing markets of nice wooden organizers and for "upgraded" components that are getting more common.

I especially love organizers from Tower Rex, a Ukrainian seller on Etsy, and the "Geek Up" bit replacement sets from BoardGameGeek.

I'm not sure the earth will appreciate the additional acrylic that will eventually end up in a landfill, so I'm keeping those to a small number of titles that really benefit from the tactile upgrade, as opposed to just "looking nice".

What's your favorite upgrade to a beloved board game that you're happy you got?