Episode 6 – Chicago ’68 and Historical Framing in Games

by bgacademics | Aug 20, 2025 | Podcast

Chris is joined by Yoni Goldstein to discuss their work on Chicago ’68, an upcoming game about the 1968 Democratic Convention riots in Chicago. Learn more about the Board Game Academics Conference taking place on October 4-5, 2025, in Rochester, New York, at the...

Episode 5 – Deep Blue Sea: Board Games as a Framework for Computer Science

by bgacademics | Aug 14, 2025 | Podcast

Chris is joined by Stephen Hall to discuss their research and article from the 2025 Volume of Board Game Academics: Deep Blue Sea: Board Games as a Framework for Computer Science. Learn more about the Board Game Academics Conference taking place on October 4-5, 2025,...

Episode 4 – Lacan Plays Catan: Unconscious Desire in Tabletop Gaming

by bgacademics | Aug 5, 2025 | Podcast

Chris is joined by Dr. Paul Hoard to discuss their upcoming presentation at the Board Game Academics Conference: Lacan Plays Catan: Unconscious Desire in Tabletop Gaming. Learn more about the Board Game Academics Conference taking place on October 4-5, 2025, in...

Episode 3 – Roleplaying Games, General Education, and Understanding Culture

by bgacademics | Jul 30, 2025 | Podcast

Chris is joined by Dr. Stephanie Hedge to discuss their upcoming presentation at the Board Game Academics Conference: Roleplaying Games, General Education, and Understanding Culture. Learn more about the Board Game Academics Conference taking place on October 4-5,...

Episode 2 – Gamification as Educational Tool with Christopher Rondeau

by bgacademics | Jul 23, 2025 | Podcast

Chris is joined by Christopher Rondeau (University of Tulsa) to discuss their upcoming presentation at the Board Game Academics Conference: Gamification as Educational Tool. Learn more about the Board Game Academics Conference taking place on October 4-5, 2025, in...

Podcast Episode 1 – Endgame: Playing at Dying with Dr. Laura Davies and Dr. Emma Reay

by bgacademics | Jul 16, 2025 | Podcast

Chris is joined by Dr. Emma Reay (University of Southampton) and Dr. Laura Davies (University of Cambridge) to discuss their upcoming presentation at the Board Game Academics Conference: Endgame: Playing at Dying. Learn more about Dr. Reay and Dr. Davies...