GSL 83: Social Media and Soliciting Free Games

In Games in Schools and Libraries Donald Dennis and Jenn Bartlett, of the Manchester Public Library, talk about utilizing social media and soliciting free games. 

You can see more Jenn on  Favorite Game Friday, Instagram, and Board Game Geek

• http://www.dicetower.com/video-category/favorite-game-friday
• boardgamegeek.com/user/boardgamelibrarian
• https://www.instagram.com/boardgame.librarian/

 00:42 Social Media Discussion

• Hootsuite
• Instagram
• Readit and the gaming subreadit
• Twitter & Board Game Hour on twitter
• Facebook & The League of Librarian Gamers & Library Marketing and Outreach

30:40 ShushCon Ad!

32:29 Soliciting Donations

Donald and Jenn talk about soliciting donations from publishers who may be experiencing fatigue from the librarians asking for free games. 

Companies Discussed

• Rio Grande Games
• GMT Games
• Brotherwise games  - Best known for Boss Monster  
• Christian  and Osprey Games

shushcon.com

The Games in Schools and Libraries podcasts and blogs are produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library System
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com
Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 82: Hearthstone

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 82 Donald Dennis and Stephanie Frey talk about utilizing Hearthstone in the Library. 

They cover the basics of the game, Fireside Gatherings,  Arena, Solo Adventures, Daily Quests, and deck building.

Power Creep in Hearthstone - Extra Credits

Future Proofing Your Design - Looking at Hearthstone and Planning Ahead - Extra Credits

 

The Games in Schools and Libraries podcasts and blogs are produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library System
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com
Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 81: Catching up with Kathleen

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 81 Kathleen and Donald chat about what they've been up too recently. 

Donald talks about receiving the Libraries / Ready to Code grant. They review Zendo, an inductive logic game, from Looney Labs. 

Kathleen's shares stories about a recent parent-teacher conference and her recent presentation at the Gifted Association of Missouri State Conference. They also chat about the broad group of skills developed by game design programs. 

The Games in Schools and Libraries podcasts and blogs are produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library System
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com
Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 80: Games Helping Special Needs Students with Social Skills

In games in episode 80 of Schools and Libraries Chris Kohlman joins Kathleen Mercury to discuss using games to help special needs students with social skills. 

Games discussed:

• Looping Louie
• Pitchcar
• Rhino Hero
• Keesdow
• Secret Code 13+6
• Sherlock
• Ubongo
• Manhattan

Geeklists

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/144119/modifications-games-make-kids-more-successful

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/139587/games-special-education-students 

The Games in Schools and Libraries podcasts and blogs are produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library System
Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com
Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 79: West Texas Tabletop

Games in Schools and Libraries 79:
West Texas Tabletop

Wanda Green, of the Tom Green County Library, joins us to talk about West Texas Tabletop Con.

Double Exposure Envoy

33:00 Darren Miller, ShushCon RPG Coordinator, joins us to talk about Monster Hunters Club and what you should be looking for in a Game Master. 

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Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 78: When Professional Game Designers Teach Game Design, What Happens?

00:01:44 Kathleen Mercury & Jay Little on Game Design
Jay Little www.PaintedThumb.com 
Jay  teaches game at the university level and shares how his experience helps him to teach game design and Kathleen mentions Star Wars Carcassonne and Spin Monkeys. 

She also recommended the Finished Not Perfect video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRtV-ugIT0k

00:48:25 Diane Robson - International Games Week with the Games & Gaming Round Table

• International Games Week http://games.ala.org/international-games-week/
• Games and Gaming Round Table  http://games.ala.org/

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Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 77: RPG Camp

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 77 Donald and Stephanie discuss their experiences with running an RPG studio in the library. 

Check out the free D&D Basic Rules

International Games Week
http://games.ala.org/international-games-week/

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library System
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Facebook group for WNBTeens: https://www.facebook.com/WNBTeens
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Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 76: Our RPG Collection

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 76 Donald and Stephanie discuss magic drafts and RPGs.

00:20 Magic the Gathering and creating a cube from cards you have on hand

360 total cards, no standard lands

• 50 Black  
  25 creatures, 25 other
• 50 Blue
  20 creatures, 30 other
• 50 Green
  30 creatures, 20 other
• 50 Red
  25 creatures, 25 other
• 50 White
  25 creatures, 25 other
• 50 Colorless
  Mix of special lands, artifacts, etc.
• 60 Multicolored
  6 cards for each color pair

 
16:30 Donald and Stephanie discuss the RPGs added to the collection at the Pawleys Island Library. 

• Adventure Maximus
• Pathfinder Beginner Box
• D&D Starter Set
• Dread
• Bubblegumshoe
• Dungeon World
• Feng Shui
• Fate / Dresden Files

Check out the free D&D Basic Rules

International Games Week
http://games.ala.org/international-games-week/

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library System
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Facebook group for WNBTeens: https://www.facebook.com/WNBTeens
Email us: onboardgames.net@gmail.com
Home: gamesschoolslibraries.com
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Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 75: Teen Volunteer Ian Sovine

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 75 Ian Sovine joins Donald Dennis to talk about his time volunteering at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library in Pawleys Island before heading off to college. 

Games Recommended by Ian
Tricky Towers
Machi Koro
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Sheriff of Nottingham
Catan

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library System
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Facebook group for WNBTeens: https://www.facebook.com/WNBTeens
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Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 74: Game Con Magic

In Games in Schools and Libraries 74  Donald Dennis and Gina Monti, of the Durham Public Library in CT, chat about their games con success. 
http://www.durhamlibrary.org/

International Games Week
http://games.ala.org/international-games-week/

Library Escape Room Enthusiasts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922174474731812/

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library System
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Facebook group for WNBTeens: https://www.facebook.com/WNBTeens
Email us: onboardgames.net@gmail.com
Home: gamesschoolslibraries.com
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ 
Music by Ian Sovine

GSL 73: RPGs in the Classroom

Games in Schools and Libraries 73

Kathleen Mercury joins Donald Dennis to talk about bringing RPGs and RPG design into the classroom. 

Kathleen Mercury

• kathleenmercury.com      
• @Mmmmmmmercury

RPGs Mentioned

• Fate/Fate accelerated
• Goat on Fire
• Parsely 
• The Quiet Year
• Mermaid Adventures
• D&D
• Fiasco
• Hero Kids
• Tearable RPG

Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with the Georgetown County Library System
Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek
Facebook group for WNBTeens: https://www.facebook.com/WNBTeens
Email us: onboardgames.net@gmail.com
Home: gamesschoolslibraries.com
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ 
Music by Ian Sovine