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 !

We launched For The People in early 2023 as a time limited 5 year volunteer run grassroots national intervention. If you are interested in learning more about our work, you can find it on our website: www.librariesforthepeople.org - the work of our formation will likely sunset at the start of 2028.

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!

#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.

Really great thread about reviews & previews of boardgames and how to match with a content creator.

@rollforcombat.bsky.social has sponsored the past three years and have been great to work with. #IGM25

Some really good content in the day 2 presentations.

Great thread from a professor on his student’s work on #TTRPGs

#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!

Love the call out to donating to libraries

#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.

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

#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.

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-...

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! 👑

#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!

Really nice explanation from a non librarian.

#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.

Vinny is such a bad player, and Morgan isn’t much better. #bb27

As someone who once produced educational video games about civics, I'm excited to see analog games catch on, especially as the classroom becomes increasingly digital. Also: wonderful to see DMV luminaries @downtowntbrown.bsky.social and @sebastianbae.bsky.social featured!

#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!

I looked at the Connect thread. I wish people would stop using 'politically neutral' and 'non-partisan' interchangeably. There are reasons for the leader of a member driven nonprofit to act and present in a non-partisan manner. There is no reality in which libraries are politically neutral.

If you want to sign up for the StoryGuider campaign that will fun the rest of the art (and hopefully some cool stretch goal), check out the Backerkit page here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...

My next ko-fi goal is for funding the TTRPGkids site and operating expenses for 2026, which includes webhosting and support, business email, business license renewal, and a scheduling aid. You can support by becoming a member (and picking up perks) here: ko-fi.com/ttrpgkids/go...

The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, and math, funded by #IGM25 sponsor @cardsagainsthumanity.com Applications open every September. CAH boosts their IGM game donations on behalf of this scholarship.

#IGM25 Maryland-based friends and designers who publish as @junkfoodgames.bsky.social have donated RPG combo packs of their games including Necromancer Heretic, Death Cap Saute, Moon Rings, and Strange Saplings. This reward will be great for any library also collecting zines! 💜✂️📔 Thanks, Chris!

#IGM25 Almost Bedtime Theater was founded to introduce families of all kinds to TTRPGs and create content appropriate for players of all ages. @almostbedtime.bsky.social will be donating 25 copies of The Librarian’s Apprentice and 25 copies of their new game Song of the Scryptwyrm. Thanks, Dan!

#IGM25 Rowan, Rook, & Decard @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social create awesome moments of play through clever TTRPGs. They are offering discount codes for their online store, featuring well known titles such as Honey Heist, Eat the Reich, Goblin Quest, and more. Thanks Chris & Grant!

This month's newsletter is out and is a great place to get a summery of TTRPGkids articles in case you missed any on socials! This issue has a couple featured projects, lots of reviews, and updates on projects by TTRPGkids. Find it here, and happy gaming! https://loom.ly/a_zVtYg

Hello again, tabletop RPG designers! The second Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant is now taking applications! I'm looking to award up to 10 grants at $200 apiece. Applications open until the end of the month. Apply here: bannerless.games/grants

What a Gen Con! Molly House + John Company are sold out in the US right now, so this year was wild and wonderful. We saw lots of folks and old friends, ran a 50 person John Company journaling TTRPG megagame, and i even played a synthesizer for an Oath puppet show. 10/10 @leder.games

Thanks to @ginnydi.com for meeting Platy, they are so honored. As we talked about, asking libraries to carry games (TTRPGs, board games, card games, video games) really helps.

Lightning Train! #gencon

Thanks for shouting out our resources. I’ll post the webinar version when it is posted yonYouTube for those who can’t make the Sept 24 live webinar.

That is awesome you'll be at Serious Play! And thank you for sharing the resource. @chrishopper.bsky.social organized the GenCon panel and he, @thelibgamer.bsky.social, Sarah Nurrenenbern, and I made the doc together during panel prep. Hoping it can be a good extra resource!

#IGM25 Mythworks was founded as an artistic body to craft original story adventures and immersive experiences. They are donating 5 copies each of Wildsea, Slugblaster, CBR+PNK, and The Last Caravan, in addition to discount codes for their store. Thanks @mythworks.bsky.social !

We'll be at Gen Con this Thursday through Sunday at Booth 2669, we hope to see you there!  #gencon2025 #gencon #mythworks #tabletopgaming #tabletopgaming #tabletop #gamingconvention

Kelsey couldn’t have been nicer. #TheArcaneLibrary #Shadowdark

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to @cardsagainsthumanity.com for their support of this grant! We can't wait to see how these projects develop. Full details: www.ala.org/news/2025/07...

Very excited to ~officially~ announce this year's winners for the Game On! Grant : University of Southern Mississippi Libraries - Cook Library, to develop an international games collection, and Johnsburg Public Library District (IL), to develop after school video game programming.