Board Game Academics will be hosting two panels at PAX Unplugged this year, so be sure to join us to learn more about the use of tabletop games in educational settings, how to increase student engagement with games, and the path to greater inclusion and increased accessibility in gaming.
Engagement! The Secret to Teaching with Board Games
Saturday, December 7, 2:30 PM
Crab God Theater
Tabletop games offer a unique opportunity to engage students and introduce new ideas in an accessible multi-modal format. Join our panel of educators, counselors, and advisors as we discuss the practical applications of tabletop games in the classroom. We’ll share how we use board games, card games, and roleplaying games in the classroom counseling and career centers. Topics include a writing course focused on rhetoric in board games, an “Exploratory Gaming” program that fosters career development, and the use of tabletop RPGs to create a safe sandbox for students to explore potentially tricky content. This isn’t just a discussion of theoretical applications for games in schools but a hands-on look at how we use board games and RPGs to help students succeed.
Anthony Chatfield [Owner and Editor-in-Chief, BGA]
Christopher Carbone [Owner and Publisher, BGA]
William Nation [Staff Psychologist, Johns Hopkins University]
Roll for Inclusion: Empowering Accessible Tabletop Gaming
Sunday, December 8, 4:00 PM
Crab God Theater
Join VGCUSA Guardians MH Nomnivore Games Board Game Academics and Board Games for the Better as we explore the world of accessible tabletop gaming. From physical adaptations to sensory and cognitive inclusivity, this panel is all about creating a fun, inclusive experience where everyone can thrive at the table!
Christopher Carbone (Founder, Board Game Academics)
Josh Bound (Founder, VGCUSA)
Joseph Telesk (Executive Director, Guardians MH)
Derek Chung (CEO, Nomnivore Games)
Chris Rodriguez (CEO, Board Games for the Better)