International Games Month is an initiative of the American Library Association, in collaboration with the Australian Library and Information Association, L’Associazione Italiana Biblioteche, and Nordic Game Week, and Finnish Games Week to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.
2026 Sponsors
Gold-Tier
- Almost Bedtime Theater
Almost Bedtime Theater was founded to introduce families of all kinds to TTRPGs and to create content appropriate for players of all ages. In addition to providing actual plays with kids through our podcast, I design games and adventures with new and younger players in mind.
At least 20 copies of The Librarian’s Apprentice, 20 copies of their new game Song of the Scryptwyrm , and 20 copies of the Song of the Scryptwyrm collection deck will be given away.
Free digital copies of my games are available on Itch.io for anyone who works or volunteers at libraries or in education, or who would like to make the games available in those settings. - La Lionne Publishing
La Lionne Publishing is a one-woman TTRPG publisher and CRIT award finalist. Her games range from solo journaling to multiplayer, with themes from cute, fluffy animals to fantasy to psychological horror, and everything in between. Whilst writing predominantly indie TTRPGs, she has also written several silver bestselling D&D 5e, Candela Obscura, and Monster of the Week modules, as well.
They will be donating copies of Sail the Oceans Queer and The Grand Pug Adventure to three libraries. 30+ libraries will also be receiving digital copies of five multiplayer one-page RPGs. - TTRPGkids
TTRPGkids is a free web resource with over 500 articles about playing, using, and finding TTRPG and TTRPG resources for kids. It includes articles focused on educational applications, librarian support, game reviews, and more. TTRPGkids also publishes educational and for-fun games for young players to be used at home or in school and library programs.
This year they are donating physical copies of their games Mystery Snacks, StoryGuider, and Bakers, Charge!, as well as discounts to purchase copies of Bakers, Charge! and A Construct’s Nature. Also, any library that would like a digital copy of A Construct’s Nature, a journaling game, should let us know on their registration. - The Op Games
The Op is passionate about connecting, laughing, and creating memories through unique games and immersive experiences. They are donating an amazing package of games to up to 350 libraries in the continental United States. This package will include:
Anomia, QORK, and Tap Four
- Centeral Michigan University Press
Connected to the Center for Learning through Games and Simulations, which offers a minor in Game Design Thinking, at Central Michigan University the press is an academic clearinghouse for several distinct publishing initiatives. All of our current games and curriculum guides are available for purchase.
This year CMU Press is donating up to 350 coupons for libraries to take 50% of the retail price of their total purchase. - Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity is a party game for horrible people. We’re happy to partner with the American Library Association for International Games Month again! This year, we’ll contribute up to 250 copies of Tales and Tiny Cards Against Humanity, up to 250 copies of CAH Family Edition and a Glow in the Dark expansion. - The Science Ambassador Scholarship
The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, and math, funded by Cards Against Humanity. Applications open every September. Up to 500 lucky libraries will win a copy of Cards Against Humanity, a Science Pack and Contact.
Silver-Tier
- Storybrewers Roleplaying
Storybrewers Roleplaying is an Australian independent studio celebrated worldwide for emotionally rich, character-driven tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). Their games in this emerging medium explore history, literature, and queer narratives, bringing players together for heartfelt, collaborative storytelling. We are donating 250 codes for 30% off our games. - Doomlings
Doomlings is a lightweight 2-6 player card game. It is great for ages 10+ and all play styles. We have a wide range of expansions and a TCG element you can pick up or put down. It’s very easy to pick up but hard to put down. Similar to Pixar movies it has something for everyone and is great for a game night with friends, family, or people soon to be friends. 20 libraries will be drawn to receive a copy of the 2nd edition of the base game.
Bronze-Tier
International Sponsors
Lists of previous years’ sponsors can be found here.
Thanks to all our sponsors for supporting libraries!
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