GAMERT (Gaming) Round Table

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The mission of the Games and Gaming Round Table is to provide the following:
  • A forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns surrounding games in libraries;
  • Resources to the library community to support the building and maintaining of library game collections;
  • A force for initiating and supporting game programming in libraries;
  • Create an awareness of, and need for, the support of the value of gaming and play in libraries, schools, and related learning communities.
  • Create an awareness of the value of games and gaming in library outreach and community engagement plans.
  • A professional and social forum for networking among librarians and non-librarians interested in games and gaming.
  • 1.  ALA Play 2013 Re-cap

    Posted Jul 24, 2013 06:26 AM

    I wanted to share what a wonderful success this year's event was and say thanks to everyone who helped make it possible through participation and attendance.


    We had a huge turnout of people who came to get together, play and learn.


    Scott Nicholson had a corner unto himself where he ran a mini-game design contest with the Game RT's custom dice we had made for the event, as well as offered his artistic talent face painting attendees.


    Jeff Ginger set-up and shared the awesome work he is doing with his FabLab. Highlights included 3D printing and cool people scanning technology.


    Matt Murray ran a Cthulhu themes RPG game based around the World's Fair and ALA Annual in Chicago in the 30's.


    We also had a lot of great publisher support, with Mayfair, Stronghold Games, and USAoploy sending in games. Paizo Publishing was there that night as well, running a demo of their upcoming Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords.


    I also had a chance to demo my upcoming cooperative, card-driven historical game Freedom: The Underground Railroad for several groups.


    The evening capped off with giveaways from many participating publishers as well as great Graphic Novel sets.


    It was a fantastic event and I hope if you are at annual next year, you will have the chance to stop down.