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.  Board games and video games ideas

    Posted Jun 18, 2019 10:30 AM
    Hello Everybody,

    I'm creating a new games collection at my library. We have no games so far. Our library is an academic library specializing in economics, finance, marketing and journalism. I wanted to ask if anyone had ideas of games (board games or video games) we could purchase and add to this new collection. 

    Thank you so much for your insight!

    Aronne

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    Aronne Watkins
    Co-head, Library of Economics and Business
    University of Neuchâtel
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  • 2.  RE: Board games and video games ideas

    Posted Jun 19, 2019 07:08 AM
    Hi Aronne,

    I suggest checking out the boardgamegeek.com site. They list hundreds of games by category. The economics category has games like: "The $tock Exchange Game," "Acquisitions," "After the Empire," and "Alubari: A Nice Cup of Tea."

    Other categories you may want to check out are: Industry/Manufacturing, Educational, Negotiation, or Movies/TV/Radio theme.

    There are reviews on many of the games, by people who have bought and played them.

    These are all boardgames. Hope this helps.


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    Derek Wilmott
    Librarian
    Clemson University Libraries
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  • 3.  RE: Board games and video games ideas

    Posted Jun 19, 2019 09:53 AM

    Hello Aronne,

    Since your library specializes in economics and marketing I'd suggest one of the old standbys, Settlers of Catan- a game about resource scarcity, management, and trading.  Hey, someone had to say it.  I've also heard good things about Cashflow, a personal finance game.

    You mentioned video games- what platforms are you willing to support?  



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    Alois Romanowski
    Senior Library Assistant
    Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Campus Library
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  • 4.  RE: Board games and video games ideas

    Posted Jun 20, 2019 12:19 PM
    Hi

    i think you will want to find resources that strike the right balance of academic level business and economics with engaging gameplay for the students.

    Catan may be too abstracted and not rigorous enough for your needs. Ideally you want to find resources that meet specific curricular goals and not simply hit the broader concept of money and trading.

    I am en route to Annual right now but a few initial suggestions are:

    1. Power Grid - a good exploration into open markets and how supply and demand affect resource costs.
    2. Chicago Express - an introductory exploration to stocks and dividends
    3. 1846 (or other 18xx games) - a much deeper dive into companies, stocks, dividends, commodity speculation and more.
    4. Stockpile - another stockholding game
    5. NY Slice - a pure I cut, you choose game that highlights valuation, equity and resource sharing.
    6. Tulip Bubble - investment bubbles.

    I would be happy to talk more and share more tailored resource recommendations if you would like. Feel free to message me through connect.

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    Brian Mayer
    Director of the School Library System
    Erie 2 BOCES
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  • 5.  RE: Board games and video games ideas

    Posted Jun 21, 2019 05:04 PM
    Ticket to Ride seems like it would be a good fit for your library and it is very fun to play.
    Best,
    Kate



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  • 6.  RE: Board games and video games ideas

    Posted Aug 08, 2019 10:38 AM

    I would add to Kate's comment that specifically Ticket to Ride Pennsylvania as that version contains stocks.

    Some of the auction style games which includes Power Grid.  Another game that may be of interest is Fast Food Franchise.
    Vickie

    Vickie Albrecht
    Science Librarian
    University of Manitoba
    Winnipeg, Canada



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    Vickie Albrecht
    Biological Sciences Librarian
    University of Manitoba Libraries
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