Today’s the day!! Come check out our panel about the Growing Demand for Kid Friendly Manga at #ALAAC26 in McCormick W186!

Platy and I in the big chair. If you know you know. Thanks @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #ALAAC26

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

Saturday, June 27 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM, McCormick Place W 194 A GameRT's Mages Program: Creativity, Community and Connection: Why We Can't Shut Up About Game Jams cdmcd.co/wjwqEd

Saturday, June 27 from 8:30 - 11:00 PM Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballroom ALA PLAY! Play games with our friends @protospielstl.bsky.social l @cardsagainsthumanity.com @9thlevelgames.bsky.social @theop.games @nickbentley.bsky.social @hitpointpress.bsky.social ntpress.bsky.social cdmcd.co/4RqyDZ

Sunday, June 28 from 10:00 - 11:00 Hyatt Regency McCormick, Erie GameRT Board Meeting - connect with board members, ask questions, and chat with other gaming librarians cdmcd.co/xKx944

Sunday, June 28 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM McCormick Place, W 184 ABC Level 2 Unlocked: Powering Up Library Innovation with TTRPGs, Video Games, and More! cdmcd.co/D8PZ4a

Sunday, June 28 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM Marriott Marquis, Great Lakes AB ALA Battledecks 2026 Celebrate ALA's 150th anniversary with the return of the legendary Battledecks slide presentation competition! cdmcd.co/bRGqjJ

Sunday, June 28 from 7:30 - 9:30 PM Marriott Marquis, Great Lakes AB ALA Trivia Championship determines which librarians take home the coveted title of "Best Reference Librarians in America" This is a ticketed event; tickets can be purchased at the door. cdmcd.co/bR7rbY

Monday June 29 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM McCormick Place W 184 ABC For Every Player Their Game: Winning Strategies for Recommending Games cdmcd.co/3RLzGn

Monday, June 29 from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM McCormick Place, W 185 A Meeples and Metrics: Curating a Tabletop Game Collection Using Data-Informed Strategies cdmcd.co/YKE5Rd

And don't forget to stop by GameRT's booth in the Library Marketplace to pick up resource guides and swag. We are booth #1047 in the Games & Graphic Novels Pavilion.

Four more months later and Daggerheart is still front and center (and I managed to get the picture without my foot)

Four more months later and it’s only Daggerheart on the front table…

12 more days until I leave for Chicago and ALA Annual!

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

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!

what if we put issue 8 of Wyrd Science on sale? What if this got more likes & shares than our stupid jokes? featuring Dolmenwood, Blades In The Dark, Doomsong, Kamping Kitbash, Lee Gold, The Old King's Crown, weird fiction, aggro comics, dungeon synth & lots more shop.wyrd.science/products/wyr...

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/

Platy knows Mychal T; who knows Michael K; who knows Jon Stewart 😎

I want to thank @meanpomelo.bsky.social and @brotherwisegames.bsky.social for having me at there booth at #GAMAExpo2026. It was a blast, I continue to expand my industry connections and look forward to Gen Con this summer.

Exciting program for this year’s mini-con. Mark your calendars.

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.

I am definitely looking into this after the holidays!

Great #IGM2025 call out. Thanks @junkfoodgames.bsky.social

Look what I just saw…

I made a TTRPG about a holiday train! Explore each train car to see what new space-time defying mischief awaits for some quick, zero prep, system agnostic fun for the holidays. https://ttrpgkids.itch.io/the-winter-wonder-express

First table at my local Books-a-Million

@chaosium.bsky.social and @wotc-news.bsky.social will find their games on the 2026 #platy classics list

@fortcircle.bsky.social @alderaceg.bsky.social @montecookgames.com will recognize their games on the 2025 #platy list.

Happy Tuesday folks! It feels like I've been working on this forever, but I am pleased to announce that The Wandering Library: Expanded Edition is now available for purchase! ✨ Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me throughout this! 💚

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

Game publishers we need your help: @rollforcombat.bsky.social @mythworks.bsky.social @darringtonpress.bsky.social @paizo.com @explodingkittens.bsky.social @looneylabs.bsky.social @restorationgames.bsky.social @theop.games

Calling all game designers. We need your help: @stickydoodler.bsky.social @almostbedtime.bsky.social @ttrpgkids.com @tokengaymer.bsky.social @senfoonglim.bsky.social @exeunt.press

Reminder: GNCRT is accepting volunteer applications for our LIsts, Awards & Juries, serving from Jan 1- Dec30, 2026. Visit the GNCRT Get Involved Page for more information. www.ala.org/gncrt/ge... Submit your application: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...

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...

For anyone who missed it John from @exeunt.press gave a wonderful webinar for the Indiana State Library. Here is the link to the recording from last week for any who missed this: youtu.be/Pg-kmNb0b5o?...

Wish I could be there. Enjoy!

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 !

Our sponsors will receive their contact lists next week and start sending libraries digital games, codes, and more! #IGM25

With a gif, a movie you’ve seen more than 7 times

As SNAP benefits freeze, here’s where to find food and donate in Louisville and Southern Indiana

Having fun teaching people about solo journaling games at DC Zinefest with Designed in the DMV. #zine #SoloJournaling #DitDMV

Happy first day of International Games Month! #IGM25 and Game Store Day! @alagamert.bsky.social and @gamaofficial.bsky.social wish all gamers a joyous day and month.

democrats of all stripes should be rallying around kat abughazaleh asap. it doesnt matter where you stand ideologically. trying to jail dissenters is fundamentally unamerican and 100% fascist. democratic leaders at all levels should be making noise about it. you dont need a poll or focus group.

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 @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!

#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!