On November 11, 2026, the Board Game Club of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), organized the “ICT Board Game Club Tournament, Academic Year 2026” for first- to fourth-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (ICT International Program) and the Bachelor of Science in Digital Science and Technology (DST Thai Program). On this occasion, Dr. Pilailuck Panphattarasap, Assistant Dean for Research, Innovation and Academic Services and Club Advisor, and Miss Martika Suksantilarp, a fourth-year student in the ICT International Program, delivered opening remarks. The event was hosted by Mr. Kasidi Kalpana, President of the Board Game Club, and Mr. Kongphop Saengkasnee, Vice President of the Board Game Club, both of whom are second-year students in the ICT International Program. The tournament took place at the Innovation Space, 1st Floor, ICT Building, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
The tournament consisted of four rounds, each featuring different gameplay formats and levels of difficulty. The first round featured games with simple, easy-to-understand rules, such as Trio and Piles. The second round introduced more challenging games that emphasized negotiation and strategic thinking, including Coup and Meow Code. The third round focused on planning and decision-making through games such as Splendor and Table Cooking. The tournament concluded with a final round featuring Sheriff of Nottingham and New World, which challenged participants’ analytical thinking and advanced strategic skills. Following the competition, Dr. Pilailuck Panphattarasap presented awards to the winners.
The tournament aimed to strengthen students’ analytical thinking, logical reasoning, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills through engaging board game activities. It also encouraged communication, teamwork, and interaction among students from different academic years. In addition, the event provided students with an enjoyable and creative opportunity to relax, socialize, and take a break from their academic routines.
