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IGW Donation: La Mancha (Pie for Breakfast Studios)

IGW 2019 thanks Pie for Breakfast Studios for their donation of the game La Mancha for this year’s event. You
Donation: Wilson + Glimmer vs. Shrubbery

Register here to win a copy of this digital game (available worldwide) International Games Week thanks Took 2 Long Productions
Donor Spotlight: Osprey Games Samurai Gardener

Samurai Gardener first appeared in 2013, from the Japanese publisher OKAZU Brand–a publisher known for excellent games in small boxes.
Donor Spotlight: Looney Labs Fairy Tale Fluxx

For more than twenty years, Looney Labs has produced a popular and fun series of games that can be enjoyed

Board Games with Teen Appeal Coming in 2019

August 19, 2019 Thomas Vose GameRT

While not overseeing the board game programs at my library, I am the Teen Librarian. Engaging teens is a constant challenge and I am always

Donor Spotlight: Tsumikiya’s Sakura no Daibouken

August 15, 2019 GAMERT International Games Week, Sponsors

International Games Week thanks Tsumikiya for their donation of Sakura no Daibouken/Sakura’s Great Adventure. In Sakura no Daibouken, players work cooperatively as a lovable monkey

Donor Spotlight: Loki’s Farmini

August 15, 2019 GAMERT International Games Week, Sponsors

International Games Week thanks Iello for the donation of Farmini, a fun farm game full of cute animals by Loki! This game is for 1-4

Donor Spotlight: SOS Dino (LOKI)

August 13, 2019 Alec Gramm GameRT, International Games Week, Sponsors

1-4 players|Playing Time: 25 mins|Ages: 7+From LOKI Welcome to another Donor Spotlight! This time, it’s SOS Dino from LOKI! From their website: “Demonstrate your anticipation

Alternatives to Circulating Board Games at Your Library

August 12, 2019 Thomas Vose GameRT

By Ashleigh Hvinden When considering adding new mediums to a circulating collection at a public or academic library institution, we librarians take time to reflect

Donor Spotlight: CMON – Dream On

August 12, 2019 Allison Shepard GameRT, International Games Week, Sponsors

You are about to enter a shared dream with your friends. It may take you on a wild adventure under the sea, or to a

Donor Spotlight: Osprey Games Samurai Gardener

August 6, 2019 GAMERT GameRT, Highlight, International Games Week, Sponsors

Samurai Gardener first appeared in 2013, from the Japanese publisher OKAZU Brand–a publisher known for excellent games in small boxes. Four years later, it began