Microsoft this week: We're laying off half the industry. Sony: We're ending physical games. Nintendo: have u seen this splatoon weapon we call it the bloblobber

Battledeck players are ready for the competition!

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#ALAAC26 has swarms of librarians descending on their home base of Chicago. If you're attending this year, check out the programming from GameRT:

Are you a librarian who has run a successful game program? Help others do the same by filling out this program suggestion form. We'll publish the results leading up to International Games Month (November). forms.gle/7id5ZuU7LMkS...

Starting to plan your trip to Chicago for #ALA26? Don't forget to save some time on your schedule for GameRT's programming: annual2026.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?p... We always make sure to bring the fun!

Discover how two librarians at Southern Methodist University are using TTRPGs as professional development tools to enhance skills that build instructional confidence. Wednesday June 10 at 10:00 ET. isl.libcal.com/event/16581195

Tune in tomorrow 03/20/26 to the GameRT YT or Twitch channels to catch our wonderful line of of lightning talks all about gaming and libraries. Full program descriptions are on the GameRT website (link in bio.)

Are you a librarian offering gaming programs focused on mental, emotional, and social health? Sign up for the Play for Resistance campaign we're hosting with MESH Helps to receive free games and resources for supporting community health! games.ala.org/meshhelps2026/

Excited to share the lightning talk programming line up for GameRT's Miniconference- happening on Twitch/Youtube on Friday, March 20 from 10:00 CT - 3:30 CT: games.ala.org/2026-march-m...

Join GameRT in conversation with @unpub.org organizers as we talk about Unpub initiatives with the library community and explain the benefits of library folks participating in game design spaces. Friday, February 20 at 1:00 CT. No registration required, just tune in to GameRT's YT or Twitch channel.

Join GameRT in conversation with @unpub.org organizers as we talk about Unpub initiatives with the library community and explain the benefits of library folks participating in game design spaces. Friday, February 20 at 1:00 CT. No registration required, just tune in to GameRT's YT or Twitch channel.

#IGM25 We hope everyone had a great November playing games in libraries! Thank you to all of our partners who help to make the event such a success. If you registered to participate this year, please complete this survey- bit.ly/IGM2025survey - so that we can continue to improve the project.

We are happy to announce this year's winners of the #platys, recognizing the best games for library collections and programming. The Platinum Play Award goes to games released in the past 2 - 10 years while the Hall of Fame recognizes games released over 10 years ago. www.ala.org/news/2025/11...

Today (December 1, 2025) only! Take advantage of the Cyber Monday sale in the ALA gift shop to stock up on GameRT merch including shirts, stickers, and everyone's favorite- tote bags. www.librarygiftshop.org/gamert

If you are a games publisher, developer or designer, please fill out this survey. We’d like to know more about what you are looking for in a partnership. bit.ly/GameRT2025Pu...

If you are a GameRT member or non-member librarian worker, please fill out this survey. We’d like to know more about your experiences with GameRT resources, events, and initiatives, as well as what you would like to see from the round table. bit.ly/GameRT2025Me...

A place of honor and goodness. A bastion of hope. A lighthouse in the long dark. A pillar of the community. YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY, BABY!!!

GameRT is looking for presenters for its one day mini conference to be held on March 20th, 2026. The conference will be virtual and free. This year's theme is "Gaming outside the box" Proposals are due on January 12, 2026. games.ala.org/call-for-pro...

The "How to run a tabletop game design workshop at your library" webinar recording is now online thanks to the Indiana State Library! Get some specific tips on how to make your next program a success. Link below. ⬇️🎲⬇️ #boardgames #libraries #ttrpg #gamedesign

Check out the latest post on GameRT's blog: "Making D&D Inclusive for those with ADHD" by Tylar and Haley games.ala.org/october-is-a...

#IGM25 games are arriving at libraries! Make sure you sign up by the end of the week - 10/31/2025 - to receive free games for your collection. airtable.com/appkUqUwgPmZ... GameRT membership is NOT a requirement to sign up (for this year at least.)

#IGM25 @rrookstudio.bsky.social is the ENnie-award winning writer of literary-inspired rpgs including Moonlight on Roseville Beach and Barrow Keep. He is offering discount codes to his store and free downloadable copies of the game Sherwood to libraries who sign up by November. Thanks, Richard!

@rrookstudio.bsky.social is on a podcast today?!

You’ve been invited to the Spectral Kennel Show! All participants with magical familiars and talented pets are welcome to compete. The event grounds are filled with rows of vendors selling pet products and tiny clothing next to long lines for celebrity meet-and-greets.

#IGM25 @dinoberrypress.bsky.social make games that foster creativity. While they make games for varying ages, GameRT members love running Dinocar for school age audiences. They are offering 30% off discount codes to their store (which is automatically tax-exempt!) Thanks, Nevyn & Jam!

What does a pure exploration RPG actually look like? This new review of Mappa Mundi takes a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCS2... 'Mappa Mundi dares to ask a radical question: what if the Monsters weren't meant to be slain?...This game offers something kind of subversive.'

Would you just LOOK at that beauty! And the best stuff is inside the box.

#IGM25 For our non-US libraries, @threesailsstudios.bsky.social is a UK-based game studio inspired by real cultures and histories. They are offering discount codes for their game Mappa Mundi, a collaborative ttrpg about exploring a world recovering from ecological disaster and cultural isolation.

Just dropped a bunch of games in the mail that are going out to libraries for this year's International Games Month that is organized by the @alagamert.bsky.social !

#IGM25 Don’t think GameRT limits ourselves to Dungeons & Dragons! @rollforcombat.bsky.social is an actual play podcast set in Paizo’s Starfinder & Pathfinder role-playing universe and a sponsor of IGM this year. They are offering 50% off discount codes for their store. Thanks, Stephen!

We're Live with Universe At Your Door: The Traveller! 🚀Join and help us Build A Ship Together so we can all take off to the Stars in this game of 🌌 Space Exploration 🪐 World Creation 🌠 Learning and Connection Come Tell Stories and Support Beautiful Art! www.kickstarter.com/projects/joh...

#IGM25 @thirdvaultyarns.com is writing games that explore challenging themes, to help people envision kinder worlds, radicalize people to push for change and make a difference! They are offering both print and digital copies of their game, Universe At Your Door: The Traveller. Thanks, Lola!

#IGM25 @restorationgames.bsky.social are self described board game necromancers- they take vintage and out of print games, update them for more accessible play, and re-release them to the world. They are offering a 50% discount code for their store, with free shipping to participating libraries.

Monday the 22nd at 7pm CST, Himeutsugi, an RPG designer, writer, and VTuber, will be playing Dawn of the Orcs solo on their stream. Their stream is here: www.twitch.tv/himeutsugi More about Hime here: himebirb.nekoweb.org#about

#IGM25 @lymerpg.bsky.social is the writing and game design of Lyme, who really likes orcs, fantasy, and talking about TTRPGs. He is offering both print and downloadable copies of his game, Dawn of the Orcs, an Ennie-nominated GMless dark fantasy game to libraries registered for IGM. Thanks, Lyme!

I’ll tell you, nothing gets me as PUMPED as getting an email from a librarian asking for digital assets for Perils & Princesses and permission to use the artwork for the library. YES! Whatever you need! 👑

Working on game programs to host at your library during IGM? Check out this post about a library hosting a game jam: games.ala.org/library-igm-...

#IGM25 @plusoneexp.bsky.social is a brand that multiclasses in game design and content creation within the indie ttrpg community. Plus One has donated 30 copies of their game Down We Go, a minimalist OSR RPG, and offered discount codes for their store to libraries registered for IGM.

This week, my post for the American Library Association's Games & Gaming Round Table site went live! If you want to support the org, check out their IGM event, helping libraries stock games. Send your own or back the library donation tier on the latest TTRPGkids project! tinyurl.com/e5z46y28

Help libraries add your indie TTRPG to their collection: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/game-catal... #ttrpg #libraries #publiclibraries #gamedesign 🎲✂️

New blog post: @ttrpgkids.com talks about the way ttrpgs can inspire an interest in reading in young folx, even reluctant readers. Check it out games.ala.org/donor-spotli... and post in the comments your favorite comic or chapter book that features characters playing games.

#IGM25 @cardsagainsthumanity.com is a party game publisher that has set the standard for irreverent card games. In addition to sponsoring our Game On! Grant, they are also generously donating copies of the Family Edition of their signature game as well as copies of their newest game, Party Mouth.

#IGM25 TTRPGKids not only publishes rpgs designed to introduce young audiences into the hobby but they also develop resources to help teachers and caregivers facilitate gaming experiences, including a podcast! @ttrpgkids.com is donating copies of their most recently crowdfunded game. Thanks, Steph!

LAUNCHING TUESDAY! Help us fund new art, updated formating, print versions, and hopefully translations (stretch goals pending)! Sign up here, check out the raffle posted on the launch party (last day to enter), and keep an eye out for early bird rewards! ⏰🐥 https://loom.ly/NTudvkY

I'm doing some back-to-school features this month, and we're starting with the EDU x TTRPGs list! Find games that are made to teach, and please let me know if there's any I should add! https://www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/03/06/educational-tabletop-rpgs-for-kids-and-teens/

#IGM25 The Op Games publishes board games that are well loved classics as well as games that are sure to become classics with new generations. @theop.games are providing copies of their games- including Telestrations, Hues & Clues, Tapple, and more- to up to 500 libraries in the US. Thanks!

#IGM25 @tenacregames.bsky.social is a studio known for building immersive worlds, entertaining games, exciting adventures, and creative modules. They are providing digital copies of their games including Penguin Tale, Corporate Onboarding, and Hard Sell, as well as discount codes for their store.

I love my library's board game collection but my heart goes out to whichever librarian is having to label every individual component

#IGM25 Hatchling Games makes accessible games rooted in Deaf culture. @hatchlingdm.itch.io has donated 50 copies of their award winning game Inspirisles, which has both ASL and BSL embedded in the mechanics. Thanks, Kathryn & Rich!