Board Game Academics
Scholarship and research into the role of modern tabletop board games in society and education.
Message from the Editorial Committee
Following a period of organizational and leadership transition, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our 2026 conference at the Strong National Museum of Play until 2027. While we’re disappointed not to gather with our community this fall, this step reflects our commitment to the quality and integrity of both the conference and the board game academics journal. Our mission is to advance the academic study of tabletop games by fostering collaboration among researchers and practitioners, and over the coming year, we will continue supporting our authors through editorial and peer review while preparing an exceptional conference experience. Although we’re saddened by this postponement, we’re also energized by what’s ahead. We look forward to welcoming you in 2027 to share innovative research, strengthen professional connections, and spark new collaborations. Thank you for your patience and your continued support. Please stay connected with us at boardgameacademics.com for updates and opportunities. We look forward to seeing you in 2027.
Academic Discourse & Gameplay
Board Game Academics was founded as a platform that encourages engaging discourse around play and analog games and systems that facilitate play.
Submit to BGA
Publishing annually, BGA is open to submissions year-round. Submit your completed article, audio presentation, or proposal to contribute.
Volunteer
BGA offers a forum for academic engagement with representative systems of society. As a peer reviewed journal and communications platform, volunteers are welcome.
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Recent Publications
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Get Involved
Are you engaged in research related to analog games, including tabletop RPGs, board games, card games, or anything else featuring dice, cards, meeples or game boards? Submit your proposal or finished draft for review, volunteer as a manuscript reader, or donate to support our efforts.