Games That Bring Everyone to the Table
Games That Bring Everyone to the Table
Games That Bring Everyone to the Table
By Nicole Davis
February 13, 2026
Summary
This article profiles Christopher Vicari, a Fordham University faculty member who incorporates board games into his Game Culture: Theory and Practice course in the Communication and Media Studies department. Vicari teaches students how games can drive social change, educate audiences, and connect people. Past student projects include a forensic mystery card game and a periodic table game for elementary schoolers. A certified Dungeons and Dragons game master, Vicari is publishing a book titled Behind the Screen: A Dungeon Master’s Guide to Crafting Campaigns. He also recommends favorite games for non-D&D fans: Codenames, Carcassonne, Pandemic, and Life Is Strange.
Reference
Davis, N. (2026, February 13). Games that bring everyone to the table. Fordham Now. https://now.fordham.edu/inside-fordham/games-that-bring-everyone-to-the-table/