MUHNAC Courses — Introduction to Board Game Studies

This Course is part of the free educational offer of MUHNAC COURSES in collaboration between the National Museum of Natural History and Science and Ludus. Registration is required for all participants throughthe registration form to be sent to geral@museus.ulisboa.pt 

Day 26 April 2025 — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description:
This course provides a concise introduction to the multidisciplinary field of board game studies, grounded in the cultural heritage of games. Participants will explore the cultural, historical, psychological, sociological, and design dimensions of board games, as well as their connections to fields such as computer science and mathematics.

Far beyond mere entertainment, board games are cultural artefacts that reflect and influence social dynamics, cognitive processes and historical contexts. Through a few well-chosen examples, this course will highlight key themes in the study of games and provide valuable tools for those wishing to explore this fascinating field in more depth.