Games are important cultural artifacts, and—just like poetry, film, and visual art—they reward closer study. The Y Play Games Lecture Series features faculty giving a short, 25-minute lecture about a game of their choice. Frequently drawing on the lecturer’s other research interests, the talks address gameplay, theme, visual style, and more.
The Y Play Games Lectures take place on a weekly basis during the Fall and Winter semesters on Mondays at 4 pm in JFSB B003. All are welcome to attend. As of Fall 2026, you can choose to attend the lectures as part of the Y Play Games course (DIGHT 395) and earn 1 academic credit.
The game of the week is available to be played from Monday through Saturday in JFSB 1141, giving members of the BYU community a chance to personally interact with and study the game themselves.
Our current and past lecture lineups are visible at the links below:
The lecture series has been covered by the Deseret News, KSL.com, BYU News, and the Daily Universe.