Board Games Courses and Certifications

Great Board Games of the Ancient World

23 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Learn the fascinating origins of some of the world’s most beloved games of luck and strategy with an expert on gaming history.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Domain of Science

The Map of Board Games: A Comprehensive Guide to Game Categories and Mechanics

Explore the vast landscape of board games, from abstract strategy to modern designs, understanding mechanics, themes, and gameplay styles that shape different gaming experiences.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rahdo

Top 10 Bag Building Board Games

Discover the top 10 bag-building board games, from Meeples and Monsters to Jiangnan: Life of Gentry. Explore unique mechanics, themes, and gameplay elements that make these games stand out in the genre.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Demystifying Board Game Design

Explore game design through hands-on projects and theory, focusing on educational games. Learn key concepts, play-testing techniques, and redesign strategies to create engaging and effective games.

• Swayam
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

SciShow

This Board Game Is Older Than Stonehenge

Discover the fascinating history of ancient board games like Patolli and Senet, exploring how archaeologists have worked to uncover their original rules and gameplay methods despite missing rulebooks.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learning Games - Discussion of Childhood Games, Board Games, and Gamification vs Resonant Games

Explore childhood learning games, board games' transferable skills, and the distinction between gamification and resonant games in educational contexts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Connecting Through Board Games

Explore the importance of face-to-face interaction and board games in fostering human connections in our digital age, emphasizing the value of playful, competitive, and tactile experiences.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

From Board Games to Boardrooms - Lessons in Entrepreneurship

Discover how everyday experiences and unconventional choices can spark entrepreneurial success. Learn from Ankit Aggarwal's journey of turning passion into a thriving business that bridges education and opportunity.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learn How to Play Backgammon in No Time At All

233 ratings at Udemy

Become absorbed in the world's most exciting game with an expert player!

• Udemy
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Virtual Game Night: Battle Royale (Team Building)

89 ratings at CourseHorse

Compete in a series of classic board games with your team and be crowned the Game Night Masters! Our energetic facilitator will guide you through three rounds of games, promoting team building and friendly competition.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

History of Games

Explore 5,000 years of gaming history, from ancient board games to modern consoles. Analyze design evolution, cultural impacts, and technological breakthroughs shaping how we play, learn, and connect through games.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $477.00
• 3 courses

LCI Education

Evolution of Game Design: Prehistory to the late 1980s

Discover how board and arcade games evolved into ground-breaking video game consoles.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Chess For Beginners Private (Ages 8-11) (Live Online)

Unlock the secrets of chess as your child discovers the fundamentals, strategies, and tactics in this engaging course at Young Gates.

• CourseHorse
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• $150.00

LCI Education Microcredential

Evolution of Game Design

Dive into 5,000 years of gaming history, from ancient board games to modern consoles. Analyze design evolution, cultural influences, and industry transformations to enhance your game development skills and career prospects.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $537.00
• 3 courses

GDC

The State and Future of Board Games

Game designers discuss modern board game industry trends, reflecting on past developments and future prospects in this insightful panel on tabletop gaming's evolution and potential.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk