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Episode 126 Chris Carbone on Board Game Academics

In this episode of Experience Points by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Christopher Carbone, an accomplished career services leader and co-founder of Board Game Academics. They discuss the intersection of academia and tabletop gaming, emphasizing experiential learning and personal development. Carbone shares insights on career development, the mission of Board Game Academics, and memorable experiences from his Board Gamers Anonymous podcast. He highlights the transformative power of tabletop games in education, mental health, and social contexts. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of Board Game Academics and its contributions to scholarly research and societal understanding of gaming.

table top games, board gamers anonymous, christopher carboneDave EngDecember 1, 2024experience, learning, table top games, board games, academia, balance, diversity, christopher carboneComment

Episode 99 The Ideal Board Game Player Part 2

On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question “What makes the Ideal Board Game Player?” What makes the “ideal” board games player? Some say that it takes someone who fully understands the rules. Others would say that it’s more about those who pay attention to the game rather than be subjected to distractions. Some feel that it’s tactical play and strategic thinking that makes the ideal tabletop player.

board games, table top gamesDave EngNovember 19, 2023board games, tabletop games, players, player experience, hostingComment