ALA Games & Gaming Round Table
@alagamert.bsky.social
A round table of the American Library Association
GameRT provides resources and community for library workers interested in bringing games into library spaces.
https://linktr.ee/alagamert
GameRT provides resources and community for library workers interested in bringing games into library spaces.
https://linktr.ee/alagamert
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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...
October is ADHD Awareness Month! – ALA Games and Gaming Round Table
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October 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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.)
GameRT membership is NOT a requirement to sign up (for this year at least.)
October 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
#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.)
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!
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!
October 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#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!
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!
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@rrookstudio.bsky.social is on a podcast today?!
Ken and Robin talk Kpop Demon Hunters for Feng Shui 2, Moonlight on Rosewood Beach with Richard Ruane, late 90s fantasy films, and an alternate Benedict Arnold.
Episode 672: I Mostly Like Cowboys « Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff
www.kenandrobintalkaboutstuff.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
@rrookstudio.bsky.social is on a podcast today?!
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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.
October 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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!
They are offering 30% off discount codes to their store (which is automatically tax-exempt!)
Thanks, Nevyn & Jam!
October 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#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!
They are offering 30% off discount codes to their store (which is automatically tax-exempt!)
Thanks, Nevyn & Jam!
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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.'
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.'
What does a pure exploration RPG actually look like?
YouTube video by Dave Thaumavore RPG Reviews
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August 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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.'
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.'
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Would you just LOOK at that beauty!
And the best stuff is inside the box.
And the best stuff is inside the box.
Well @threesailsstudios.bsky.social it arrived!
October 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Would you just LOOK at that beauty!
And the best stuff is inside the box.
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.
They are offering discount codes for their game Mappa Mundi, a collaborative ttrpg about exploring a world recovering from ecological disaster and cultural isolation.
October 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#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.
They are offering discount codes for their game Mappa Mundi, a collaborative ttrpg about exploring a world recovering from ecological disaster and cultural isolation.
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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 !
October 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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!
Thanks, Stephen!
October 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#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!
Thanks, Stephen!
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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...
🚀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...
Universe At Your Door : The Traveller
A Solo TTRPG following the life of a traveller, learning from extrasolar planets and exploring the things that keep a person together.
www.kickstarter.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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...
🚀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!
They are offering both print and digital copies of their game, Universe At Your Door: The Traveller.
Thanks, Lola!
September 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#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!
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.
They are offering a 50% discount code for their store, with free shipping to participating libraries.
September 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#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.
They are offering a 50% discount code for their store, with free shipping to participating libraries.
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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
More about Hime here: himebirb.nekoweb.org#about
Himeutsugi - Twitch
painting some ghosties ❦ WARHAMMER: AGE OF SIGMAR (NIGHTHAUNT) ❦ !rpg !commands !discord
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September 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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
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!
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!
September 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#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!
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!
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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! 👑
September 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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-...
Library IGM Event Spotlight – Gwinnett County Public Library’s Game Jam – ALA Games and Gaming Round Table
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September 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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.
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.
September 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#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.
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.
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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
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
September 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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
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
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Help libraries add your indie TTRPG to their collection: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/game-catal...
#ttrpg #libraries #publiclibraries #gamedesign 🎲✂️
#ttrpg #libraries #publiclibraries #gamedesign 🎲✂️
Help libraries add your game to their collection
Exploring the world of library catalog and bibliographic data, and why it is important for indie creators to understand the basics. Let's talk about ISBNs, MARC records, and CIP blocks!
www.skeletoncodemachine.com
September 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Help libraries add your indie TTRPG to their collection: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/game-catal...
#ttrpg #libraries #publiclibraries #gamedesign 🎲✂️
#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.
Donor Spotlight: TTRPGKids – ALA Games and Gaming Round Table
games.ala.org
September 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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.
September 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
#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!
Thanks, Steph!
September 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
#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!
Thanks, Steph!
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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
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
September 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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
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