Waccamaw Neck Branch Library multi-day classes. In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities. ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon. Summer Activity ReviewGoogle CS First Video Game Design Miniatures and Terrain MakingGames WorkshopMaking bushes and hedgesWalls Proxxon Foam cutter Mold Making and CastingThe folks at Reynolds Advanced Materials were a huge help in deciding what projects to offer. We wanted to go a bit more in depth than their starter classes, but they gave us a great place to start from, as well as helping find affordable solutions for our more ambitious pours. Materials UsedAlginatePlaster of ParisLaboratory Dental Vacuum Forming Molding MachineMoldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics (Reusable thermoplastic beads)2 Part silicone mold putty2 part liquid silicone molds2 part epoxy as casting mediumMold ReleaseSummer Games Kerbal Space ProgramValheimGaslandsKeep an eye on our blog for more in depth coverage of our summer activities, with pictures! Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Weekly Schedule.  Week One Tails and Tales Character Storyboard, and word magnets.  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.

Waccamaw Neck Branch Library multi-day classes. In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities. ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon. <h1>Summer Activity Review</h1><a href="https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/c/cs-first/en/game-design/overview.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google CS First Video Game Design</a> <h2>Miniatures and Terrain Making</h2><ul><li>Games Workshop</li><li>Making bushes and hedges</li><li>Walls </li><li>Proxxon Foam cutter </li></ul><h2>Mold Making and Casting</h2>The folks at <a href="https://www.reynoldsam.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reynolds Advanced Materials</a> were a huge help in deciding what projects to offer. We wanted to go a bit more in depth than their starter classes, but they gave us a great place to start from, as well as helping find affordable solutions for our more ambitious pours. <h3>Materials Used</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.reynoldsam.com/product-category/lifecasting-alginate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alginate</a></li><li>Plaster of Paris</li><li>Laboratory Dental Vacuum Forming Molding Machine</li><li>Moldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics (Reusable thermoplastic beads)</li><li>2 Part silicone mold putty</li><li>2 part liquid silicone molds</li><li>2 part epoxy as casting medium</li><li>Mold Release</li></ul><h2>Summer Games </h2><ul><li>Kerbal Space Program</li><li>Valheim</li><li>Gaslands</li></ul>Keep an eye on our blog for more in depth coverage of our summer activities, with pictures! Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Weekly Schedule. Week One Tails and Tales Character Storyboard, and word magnets. <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.  Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfla1W4FMvyU2JOVkp7JWMQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube </a>as well as follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheOlBronzeHare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.

GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review

In Games in Schools and Libraries #164 Donald is joined by the amazing T Caires, of Haba Games. They talk about animal related games that would go along with the 2021 Tails and Tales summer reading program, as well as the Haba library programs.  https://www.habausa.com/ Tiffany@habausa.com I apologize to our listeners and T Caires for the delay releasing this episode. Health issues and an incredibly busy summer schedule prevented it’s timely release. The content is still useful.  Dragon’s Breath from the HABA USA website. Haba Games DiscussedDragon’s BreathDragon’s Breath - The HatchingMy Very First GamesFirst OrchardNibble Munch CrunchHungry as a BearGame Night ApprovedAdventure LandHonga The Key - Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land Honga HABA’s Library Support Program for the USAHow to get games and replace parts through Haba USA. (Have your Tax Exempt Paperwork available.)https://www.habausa.com/library-support-program-usa/ Use Book Tape to repair or reinforce game box corners.  HABA and SchoolsHaba likes working with schools, and encourages teachers or administration to contact them directly, but doesn’t have a formal program set up yet. T talks about a program they were involved with in helping teachers facilitate students playing virtually at home. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries #164 Donald is joined by the amazing T Caires, of Haba Games. They talk about animal related games that would go along with the 2021 Tails and Tales summer reading program, as well as the Haba library programs. <a href="https://www.habausa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.habausa.com/</a> Tiffany@habausa.com I apologize to our listeners and T Caires for the delay releasing this episode. Health issues and an incredibly busy summer schedule prevented it’s timely release. The content is still useful. Dragon’s Breath from the HABA USA website. <h1>Haba Games Discussed</h1><ul><li>Dragon’s Breath</li><li>Dragon’s Breath - The Hatching</li></ul><h2>My Very First Games</h2><ul><li>First Orchard</li><li>Nibble Munch Crunch</li><li>Hungry as a Bear</li></ul><h2>Game Night Approved</h2><ul><li>Adventure Land</li><li>Honga </li><li>The Key - Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land</li></ul> Honga <h1>HABA’s Library Support Program for the USA</h1>How to get games and replace parts through Haba USA. (Have your Tax Exempt Paperwork available.)<a href="https://www.habausa.com/library-support-program-usa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.habausa.com/library-support-program-usa/</a> Use Book Tape to repair or reinforce game box corners. <h1>HABA and Schools</h1>Haba likes working with schools, and encourages teachers or administration to contact them directly, but doesn’t have a formal program set up yet. T talks about a program they were involved with in helping teachers facilitate students playing virtually at home. <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.  Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.

GSL 164: HABA in Libraries

One of the Georgetown County Library character boards for our summer reading Tales and Tails giveaway.  Patrons picked up a different board each weekSorry for the delay on episodes. Donald was out sick for awhile and then busy with summer projects when he returned. We should be returning to our biweekly schedule. On Games in Schools and Libraries episode 163 Chris and Donald talk about more tabletop games suitable to the 2021 Tales &amp; Tails summer reading theme. Games MentionedHIVETakenokoCoconutsKontourBring your Own BookCartooner and MangakaKing of Tokyo / King of New YorkEvolution Evolution BeginningsEvolution Climate OceansZooloretto and AquarettoHappy SalmonCamel UpBaren ParkFauna and TerraDon’t forget ShushCon is in October. Check back for details as they develop. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

One of the Georgetown County Library character boards for our summer reading Tales and Tails giveaway. Patrons picked up a different board each weekSorry for the delay on episodes. Donald was out sick for awhile and then busy with summer projects when he returned. We should be returning to our biweekly schedule. On Games in Schools and Libraries episode 163 Chris and Donald talk about more tabletop games suitable to the 2021 Tales &amp; Tails summer reading theme. <h1>Games Mentioned</h1><ul><li>HIVE</li><li>Takenoko</li><li>Coconuts</li><li>Kontour</li><li>Bring your Own Book</li><li>Cartooner and Mangaka</li><li>King of Tokyo / King of New York</li><li>Evolution <ul><li>Evolution Beginnings</li><li>Evolution Climate </li><li>Oceans</li></ul></li><li>Zooloretto and Aquaretto</li><li>Happy Salmon</li><li>Camel Up</li><li>Baren Park</li><li>Fauna and Terra</li></ul>Don’t forget ShushCon is in October. Check back for details as they develop. <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 163: Tails and Tales 3,  A Long Neck Spinosaurus

In episode 162 of the Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about other animal themed games which might be useful to include in your 2021 Summer Reading Tails and Tales activities. Video GamesBaba is YouGoat SimulatorUltimate Chicken HorseUntitled Goose GameThe Last GuardianAnimal CrossingNever AloneMossThe Sonic SeriesZoo Tychoon Crash BandicootDonkey KongDeer GodTabletop Games My Little Pony - Tales of Equestria RPGAdventure MaximusBattlesheepHey! That's My Fish!My Little ScytheDixit / Mysterium Before there were StarsNon Game MentionsThe Great Flamingo UprisingThey Toys that Made UsDon’t forget ShushCon is in October. Check back for details as they develop. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In episode 162 of the Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about other animal themed games which might be useful to include in your 2021 Summer Reading Tails and Tales activities. <h3>Video Games</h3><ul><li>Baba is You</li><li>Goat Simulator</li><li>Ultimate Chicken Horse</li><li>Untitled Goose Game</li><li>The Last Guardian</li><li>Animal Crossing</li><li>Never Alone</li><li>Moss</li><li>The Sonic Series</li><li>Zoo Tychoon </li><li>Crash Bandicoot</li><li>Donkey Kong</li><li>Deer God</li></ul><h3>Tabletop Games </h3><ul><li>My Little Pony - Tales of Equestria RPG</li><li>Adventure Maximus</li><li>Battlesheep</li><li>Hey! That's My Fish!</li><li>My Little Scythe</li><li>Dixit / Mysterium </li><li>Before there were Stars</li></ul><h3>Non Game Mentions</h3><ul><li>The Great Flamingo Uprising</li><li>They Toys that Made Us</li></ul>Don’t forget ShushCon is in October. Check back for details as they develop. <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 162: Tails and Tales 2, More Games with Animals

From the Endangered Cover ArtGames in Schools and Libraries episode 161 is the beginning of a series where Donald and Chris talk about games that support the 2021 Summer Reading theme “Tails and Tales”.  Some of these are great games about animals, some are great storytelling games that can be used to tell tales about animals, and some are both! Before they get to that the talk a little bit about what they are doing to incorporate the Glowforge into their summer reading activities. Game ReviewsTiny Epic TacticsAldabasALDRTails and Tales Related GamesMice &amp; Mystics Cockroach PokerRory's Story CubesUntold Adventures AwaitEndangeredCosta RicoCardlineOne Night Ultimate WerewolfOne Week Ultimate WerewolfWerewordsDon’t forget ShushCon is in October. Check back for details as they develop. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

From the Endangered Cover ArtGames in Schools and Libraries episode 161 is the beginning of a series where Donald and Chris talk about games that support the 2021 Summer Reading theme “Tails and Tales”. Some of these are great games about animals, some are great storytelling games that can be used to tell tales about animals, and some are both! Before they get to that the talk a little bit about what they are doing to incorporate the Glowforge into their summer reading activities. <h1>Game Reviews</h1><ul><li>Tiny Epic Tactics</li><li>Aldabas</li><li>ALDR</li></ul><h1>Tails and Tales Related Games</h1><ul><li>Mice &amp; Mystics </li><li>Cockroach Poker</li><li>Rory's Story Cubes</li><li>Untold Adventures Await</li><li>Endangered</li><li>Costa Rico</li><li>Cardline</li><li>One Night Ultimate Werewolf</li><li>One Week Ultimate Werewolf</li><li>Werewords</li></ul>Don’t forget ShushCon is in October. Check back for details as they develop. <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 161: Tails and Tales 1

In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries episode 30 Giles and Don talk about events. We discuss running events, publicizing events, and different ways of fostering interest.This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries episode 30 Giles and Don talk about events. We discuss running events, publicizing events, and different ways of fostering interest.This episode was originally hosted by the <a href="http://g4ed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games for Educators</a> Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. <a href="http://g4ed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://g4ed.com/</a> <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 30: The Main Event (REBROADCAST)

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 160 Donald and Professor Scott Nicholson talk about publisher dummy contracts and maintaining the right to share your own work, how to get your published works cited appropriately, and the new book Unlocking the Potential of Puzzle-based Learning by Scott Nicholson and Liz Cable.They also chat about puzzle hunts as learning and weekly puzzle challenges for the classroom. After the break Scott looks back at his experience teaching Escape Room Design, and the added difficulty of moving online. Scott also gives us a scoop about his upcoming project with The mEducation Alliance. Find out more about Scott Nicholson at https://scottnicholson.com/ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 160 Donald and Professor Scott Nicholson talk about publisher dummy contracts and maintaining the right to share your own work, how to get your published works cited appropriately, and the new book <a href="https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/unlocking-the-potential-of-puzzle-based-learning/book271877" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unlocking the Potential of Puzzle-based Learning</a> by Scott Nicholson and Liz Cable.They also chat about puzzle hunts as learning and weekly puzzle challenges for the classroom. After the break Scott looks back at his experience teaching Escape Room Design, and the added difficulty of moving online. Scott also gives us a scoop about his upcoming project with <a href="https://www.meducationalliance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The mEducation Alliance</a>. Find out more about Scott Nicholson at <a href="https://scottnicholson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scottnicholson.com/</a> <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 160: Escape Games for the Classroom

Southern Georgetown Community Library Fairy DoorIn Games in Schools and Libraries episode 159 Donald and Chris talk about the cancelling of ShushCon Online 2021, new gaming shelves for the library, games they have played, and the Fairy and Gnome door project.ShushConShushCon 2021 Online Cancelled, but we will still run an event in October.  Four of our five new shelves, with room to grow.  New Game ShelvesOur new KALLAX shelves, from IKEA, while not necessarily as durable as standard library shelves are perfect for game collections.  Recommended if you live near an Ikea and can pick them up. Not recommended to have them shipped to you. Ikea’s KALLAX Shelves Tiny Epic Dungeons, still available through late pledges.  ReviewsTiny Epic DungeonsDeckscape: Heist in Venice Decktective: The Gaze of the Ghost ColonyScorpius Freighter  460 doors created and shared with our community! Fairy DoorsWe chat a bit about our creation of fairy doors for a system-wide program we worked on with our children’s services department. For more information check out our blog, linked below. GSL Fairy Door BlogFair Door photo albumGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Southern Georgetown Community Library Fairy DoorIn Games in Schools and Libraries episode 159 Donald and Chris talk about the cancelling of ShushCon Online 2021, new gaming shelves for the library, games they have played, and the Fairy and Gnome door project.<h1>ShushCon</h1>ShushCon 2021 Online Cancelled, but we will still run an event in October. Four of our five new shelves, with room to grow. <h1>New Game Shelves</h1>Our new KALLAX shelves, from IKEA, while not necessarily as durable as standard library shelves are perfect for game collections. Recommended if you live near an Ikea and can pick them up. Not recommended to have them shipped to you. <ul><li>Ikea’s <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/products/?q=kallax" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KALLAX </a>Shelves</li></ul> Tiny Epic Dungeons, still available through late pledges. <h1>Reviews</h1><ul><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331787/tiny-epic-dungeons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiny Epic Dungeons</a></li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245045/deckscape-heist-venice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deckscape: Heist in Venice</a> </li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298701/decktective-gaze-ghost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Decktective: The Gaze of the Ghost </a></li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/192934/colony" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colony</a></li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256669/scorpius-freighter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scorpius Freighter</a></li></ul> 460 doors created and shared with our community! <h1>Fairy Doors</h1>We chat a bit about our creation of fairy doors for a system-wide program we worked on with our children’s services department. For more information check out our blog, linked below. <ul><li><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/gsl-blog/2021/3/22/fairy-and-gnome-doors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GSL Fairy Door Blog</a></li><li><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/P6j6sKhSiX86duyr7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fair Door photo album</a></li></ul><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 159: Fairy and Gnome Doors

On Episode 158 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Kathleen are joined by Stephen Conway to talk about what the Spiel Foundation is doing for schools and libraries. The Spiel FoundationStephen Conway serves as Director of the Spiel Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2007.  The foundation is dedicated to making the world a more playful place, and to do so they deliver bundles of games to a wide variety of organizations serving players of all ages (children’s hospitals, senior centers,  shelters, halfway houses, boys and girls clubs, schools, libraries, and even prisons).stephen@thespielfoundation.com http://thespiel.net/ http://thespielfoundation.com/ http://www.majorfun.com/ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

On Episode 158 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Kathleen are joined by Stephen Conway to talk about what the Spiel Foundation is doing for schools and libraries. <h1>The Spiel Foundation</h1>Stephen Conway serves as Director of the Spiel Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2007. The foundation is dedicated to making the world a more playful place, and to do so they deliver bundles of games to a wide variety of organizations serving players of all ages (children’s hospitals, senior centers, shelters, halfway houses, boys and girls clubs, schools, libraries, and even prisons).<ul><li><a href="mailto:stephen@thespielfoundation.com">stephen@thespielfoundation.com </a></li><li><a href="http://thespiel.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thespiel.net/</a> </li><li><a href="http://thespielfoundation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thespielfoundation.com/</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.majorfun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.majorfun.com/</a> </li></ul><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 158: The Spiel Foundation

 In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 157 Donald is joined by Dustin Staats of Board Gaming with Education to talk about the value of games in a pandemic and post pandemic education setting.  Dustin StaatsBoard Gaming with Education@bge_gamesGSL 138: Board Gaming with EducationAlso mentionedGoogle Jamboard Flip GridTrapwordsGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 157 Donald is joined by Dustin Staats of <a href="https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Gaming with Education</a> to talk about the value of games in a pandemic and post pandemic education setting. <h2>Dustin Staats</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Gaming with Education</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/bge_games" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bge_games</a></li><li><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/gsl/2019/10/16/gsl-138-board-gaming-with-education" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GSL 138: Board Gaming with Education</a></li></ul><h2>Also mentioned</h2><ul><li><a href="https://jamboard.google.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Jamboard </a></li><li><a href="https://info.flipgrid.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flip Grid</a></li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257527/trapwords" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trapwords</a></li></ul><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 157: Social for Social's Sake

The Games in Schools and Libraries podcast is about board, card and digital games, and the ways in which they can find a place in schools or at the local library.

I am very interested in creating educational games and want to design games for educators and therapists so this podcast is right up my alley.

Right up my alley

I&#39;m glad Don &amp; company are releasing regular episodes. This is a great resource for librarians, teachers, and other educators looking for current information on how to incorporate games, puzzles, and escape rooms into programs, library collections, and classrooms.

Great, topical content for librarians and educators

Games in Schools and Libraries

In Games in Schools and Libraries 101 JS Bragg and Bethany MacMillan join Kathleen Mercury talk about how they teach a course on leadership at Miami University of Ohio using board games.Bethany MacMillanCoordinator of Student Activities, Miami University Middletown CampusFacebook: GamingGirl.Bethany (message me also to tell me who you are, please)Email:JS BraggAssistant Director, Student Activities &amp; The Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity &amp; Sorority Life, Miami UniversityTwitter, Instagram, etc: @JotaEsetheGeekBoardGameGeek: jotaeseFacebook: JSBragg (message me also to tell me who you are, please)E-mail: JSBragg@MiamiOH.eduAbout the classBlog: http://blogs.miamioh.edu/tabletop/Original Player’s Handbook (syllabus): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0g_xFM37S-kQkY1MXJLM2VDblU/view?usp=sharingSponsoring Departments:Miami University EDL Department: http://miamioh.edu/ehs/academics/departments/edl/Miami University IMS Department: http://miamioh.edu/cca/aims/Miami University Center for Teaching Excellence: http://miamioh.edu/cte/Miami University Division of Student Affairs: http://miamioh.edu/student-life/student-affairs/index.htmlTheories: Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning (Bloom)Learning Partnership Model (Baxter Magolda)Drew Dudley: http://www.drewdudley.comResources:The Shapes of Leadership (by Phil Stamper (pstamper1@hotmail.com)  and Michael McNeil) NASAGA: NASAGA.orgFacebook: nasagaorgTwitter: @nasagaEveryday Leadership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBEThe Leadership Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuB9S6fzMigThe Game Has No Winners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ADu08wQE0First Follower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQHeifetz &amp; Linsky's Leading With An Open Heart: http://lci.typepad.com/leaders_resourcing_leader/files/LeadingWithAnOpenHeart.pdfKouzes &amp; Posner's Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership: http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/about-section-our-approach.aspxGames/Topics Breakdown: Week, Tabletop Game(s)Leadership Themes1 Resistance, FoundationalVocabulary Building2 Secret Hitler, HanabiViews of Team Leadership/Theories of Leadership3 Betrayal at the House on the HillViews of Personal Leadership/Theories of Leadership4 Mysterium, Corrupted KingdomsWhat is Identity? Who am I?5 Survive, 2 Rooms and a BoomValues6 Ladies and GentlemenIdentity and Interactions7 Wits &amp; Wagers, Say Anything, 7 Wonders, Spyfall 2Views of Identity and Self: Section Review8 Pandemic, Ultimate WerewolfGroup Roles and Dynamics9 Captain Sonar, Forbidden IslandGroup Communication10 TIME Stories, Pathfinder Adventure  Card Game  “Victory Points”: What Counts as “Successful” Leadership?11 The Grizzled, Telestrations, Codenames, Specter OpsGroup Leadership and Social Responsibilities: Section Review12-14 No Games to Purchase for these weeks- Student Created Tabletop GamesInnovative Leadership, Leadership Through Gaming  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries 101 JS Bragg and Bethany MacMillan join Kathleen Mercury talk about how they teach a course on leadership at Miami University of Ohio using board games.Bethany MacMillan Coordinator of Student Activities, Miami University Middletown Campus Facebook: GamingGirl.Bethany (message me also to tell me who you are, please) Email:JS Bragg Assistant Director, Student Activities &amp; The Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity &amp; Sorority Life, Miami University Twitter, Instagram, etc: @JotaEsetheGeek BoardGameGeek: jotaese Facebook: JSBragg (message me also to tell me who you are, please) E-mail: <a href="mailto:JSBragg@MiamiOH.edu">JSBragg@MiamiOH.edu</a><h2>About the class</h2>Blog: <a href="http://blogs.miamioh.edu/tabletop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blogs.miamioh.edu/tabletop/</a>Original Player’s Handbook (syllabus): <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0g_xFM37S-kQkY1MXJLM2VDblU/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0g_xFM37S-kQkY1MXJLM2VDblU/view?usp=sharing</a>Sponsoring Departments:Miami University EDL Department: <a href="http://miamioh.edu/ehs/academics/departments/edl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://miamioh.edu/ehs/academics/departments/edl/</a> Miami University IMS Department: <a href="http://miamioh.edu/cca/aims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://miamioh.edu/cca/aims/</a> Miami University Center for Teaching Excellence: <a href="http://miamioh.edu/cte/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://miamioh.edu/cte/</a> Miami University Division of Student Affairs: <a href="http://miamioh.edu/student-life/student-affairs/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://miamioh.edu/student-life/student-affairs/index.html</a><h2>Theories: </h2>Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning (Bloom) Learning Partnership Model (Baxter Magolda) Drew Dudley: <a href="http://www.drewdudley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drewdudley.com</a><h2>Resources:</h2>The Shapes of Leadership (by Phil Stamper (<a href="mailto:pstamper1@hotmail.com">pstamper1@hotmail.com</a>)  and Michael McNeil) NASAGA: <a href="http://NASAGA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NASAGA.org</a> Facebook: nasagaorg Twitter: @nasagaEveryday Leadership: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBE</a> The Leadership Game: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuB9S6fzMig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuB9S6fzMig</a> The Game Has No Winners <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ADu08wQE0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ADu08wQE0</a> First Follower: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ</a>Heifetz &amp; Linsky's Leading With An Open Heart: <a href="http://lci.typepad.com/leaders_resourcing_leader/files/LeadingWithAnOpenHeart.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lci.typepad.com/leaders_resourcing_leader/files/LeadingWithAnOpenHeart.pdf</a>Kouzes &amp; Posner's Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership:  <a href="http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/about-section-our-approach.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/about-section-our-approach.aspx</a><h2>Games/Topics Breakdown: </h2><h2>Week, Tabletop Game(s) Leadership Themes</h2>1 Resistance, Foundational Vocabulary Building2 Secret Hitler, Hanabi Views of Team Leadership/Theories of Leadership3 Betrayal at the House on the Hill Views of Personal Leadership/Theories of Leadership4 Mysterium, Corrupted Kingdoms What is Identity? Who am I?5 Survive, 2 Rooms and a Boom Values6 Ladies and Gentlemen Identity and Interactions7 Wits &amp; Wagers, Say Anything, 7 Wonders, Spyfall 2 Views of Identity and Self: Section Review8 Pandemic, Ultimate Werewolf Group Roles and Dynamics9 Captain Sonar, Forbidden Island Group Communication10 TIME Stories, Pathfinder Adventure  Card Game   “Victory Points”: What Counts as “Successful” Leadership?11 The Grizzled, Telestrations, Codenames, Specter Ops Group Leadership and Social Responsibilities: Section Review12-14 No Games to Purchase for these weeks- Student Created Tabletop Games Innovative Leadership, Leadership Through Gaming <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 101: Games and Leadership

Cameron Hays taught his students what RPGs are, and they loved them so much, they began to make their own in a completely self-driven way. From creating their own Google Classroom to assign each other responsibilities to playing and playtesting, hear how Cameron's students are creating an RPG that represents the best of how we can use games in the classroom to increase student engagement and generate authentic results. https://www.gencon.com/attend/trade Cameron.Hays@du.alumni.edu GenCon Trade Day EventsGame Design With Gifted Students https://www.gencon.com/events/152966 

Cameron Hays taught his students what RPGs are, and they loved them so much, they began to make their own in a completely self-driven way. From creating their own Google Classroom to assign each other responsibilities to playing and playtesting, hear how Cameron's students are creating an RPG that represents the best of how we can use games in the classroom to increase student engagement and generate authentic results. <a href="https://www.gencon.com/attend/trade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gencon.com/attend/trade</a> Cameron.Hays@du.alumni.edu GenCon Trade Day <a href="https://www.gencon.com/event_finder?category=Trade+Day+Event" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Events</a> <a href="https://www.gencon.com/event_finder?search=%22Game+Design+With+Gifted+Students%22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Game Design With Gifted Students</a> <a href="https://www.gencon.com/events/152966" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gencon.com/events/152966</a>

GSL 127: An Amazing Story of How Kids Went from Playing RPGs to Designing One

Resilience

In Games in Schools and Libraries 96 Seth Jaeger joins Kathleen Mercury to discuss what resilience is, and how does gaming help students and teachers develop it? @sethjaegerEdhttp://5habitsdaily.blogspot.com/Driving Question Generatorhttp://5habitsdaily.blogspot.com/p/question-generator.html?m=1Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries 96 Seth Jaeger joins Kathleen Mercury to discuss what resilience is, and how does gaming help students and teachers develop it? <a href="https://twitter.com/sethjaegerEd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sethjaegerEd</a> <a href="http://5habitsdaily.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://5habitsdaily.blogspot.com/</a>Driving Question Generator <a href="http://5habitsdaily.blogspot.com/p/question-generator.html?m=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://5habitsdaily.blogspot.com/p/question-generator.html?m=1</a><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 96: Resilience Through Game Design

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 94 Angie Hoffman joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about the many benefits of game design. Angie's real world video game design experience, and education outreach provides unique insight into the benefits and barriers of game design education.   Angie Spring Hoffman Angie Spring HoffmanAdjunct Instructor at Academy of Art University working with the Game Development Department@TeslasLilPigeonZynga Game Design AcademiesGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 94 Angie Hoffman joins Kathleen Mercury to talk about the many benefits of game design. Angie's real world video game design experience, and education outreach provides unique insight into the benefits and barriers of game design education.   Angie Spring Hoffman <h2>Angie Spring Hoffman</h2><a href="https://www.academyart.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adjunct Instructor at Academy of Art University working with the Game Development Department</a><a href="https://twitter.com/TeslasLilPigeon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TeslasLilPigeon</a><a href="https://vimeo.com/129582427" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zynga Game Design Academies</a><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 94: The Benefits of Tabletop and Digital Game Design

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 131 Donald and Kathleen are joined by Sen-Foong Lim to talk about the impact of games on teens.  Sen-Foong Lim@SenFoongLimhttps://www.rolltoplaynetwork.com/https://www.rolltoplaynetwork.com/ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 131 Donald and Kathleen are joined by Sen-Foong Lim to talk about the impact of games on teens. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=682345049&amp;ref=br_rs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sen-Foong Lim</a><a href="https://twitter.com/SenFoongLim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SenFoongLim</a><a href="https://www.rolltoplaynetwork.com/?fbclid=IwAR0bL39ta3l2SekPicnXqPU8T75qaVN5rTrIuHCkJzZnmv8RlVKr3LptplU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rolltoplaynetwork.com/</a><a href="https://www.rolltoplaynetwork.com/?fbclid=IwAR0bL39ta3l2SekPicnXqPU8T75qaVN5rTrIuHCkJzZnmv8RlVKr3LptplU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rolltoplaynetwork.com/</a> <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 131: What Games Can Do for Teens

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 141 Donald and Chris review some escape room games they played at the library. They also talk about our Moonrise escape room. Note - Keep an eye on the GSL blog for upcoming information and file links for our the Moonrise Escape Room.  Games Covered Murder at the Paisley's Escape Room In A Box: FlashbackDeckscape: The Mystery of Eldorado Unlock! Heroic Adventures MacGyver: The Escape Room GameGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 141 Donald and Chris review some escape room games they played at the library. They also talk about our Moonrise escape room. Note - Keep an eye on the GSL blog for upcoming information and file links for our the Moonrise Escape Room. <h1>Games Covered </h1><ul><li><a href="https://www.cypherhouseescape.com/murder/info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Murder at the Paisley's</a> </li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279911/escape-room-box-flashback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Escape Room In A Box: Flashback</a></li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/258451/deckscape-mystery-eldorado" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deckscape: The Mystery of Eldorado</a> </li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266121/unlock-heroic-adventures" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unlock! Heroic Adventures</a> </li><li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257598/macgyver-escape-room-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MacGyver: The Escape Room Game</a></li></ul><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 141: Heroic Escape Adventures

In Games in Schools and Libraries #139 Donald is joined by Jim Zub, lead designer of the Dungeons &amp; Dragons Young Adventurer’s Guides Series, and why it would be suitable for schools and libraries supporting D&amp;D activities. Jim ZubAuthor of the D&amp;D Comics and project head for the Young Adventurer's Guideshttp://www.jimzub.com@JimZubYoung Adventurer's GuidesAlso recommended by Jim Zub (But not by Jim)Dungeons &amp; Dragons Essentials KitGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries #139 Donald is joined by Jim Zub, lead designer of the Dungeons &amp; Dragons Young Adventurer’s Guides Series, and why it would be suitable for schools and libraries supporting D&amp;D activities. <h1>Jim Zub</h1>Author of the D&amp;D Comics and project head for the Young Adventurer's Guides<a href="http://www.jimzub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jimzub.com</a><a href="https://twitter.com/JimZub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JimZub</a><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/EJB/dungeons-and-dragons-young-adventurers-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Young Adventurer's Guides</a>Also recommended by Jim Zub (But not by Jim)<a href="https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/essentials-kit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dungeons &amp; Dragons Essentials Kit</a><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 139: A Young Adventurer's Guide

Luke Laurie

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 134 Kathleen Mercury is joined by Luke Laurie, Designer of Manhattan Project: Energy Empire and Dwellings of Eldervale to talk about using gamification techniques for classroom management and engagement, a little thing called being an Einstein Fellow, and  student success. Luke Laurie@LukeLaurieGamesEinstein FellowshipGamesDwellings of EldervaleStones of FateReplicantThe Manhattan Project Energy Empire 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 134 Kathleen Mercury is joined by Luke Laurie, Designer of Manhattan Project: Energy Empire and Dwellings of Eldervale to talk about using gamification techniques for classroom management and engagement, a little thing called being an Einstein Fellow, and student success. <h1><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lukelauriegames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luke Laurie</a></h1><a href="https://twitter.com/LukeLaurieGames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@LukeLaurieGames</a>Einstein Fellowship<h2>Games</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/admagic/dwellings-of-eldervale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dwellings of Eldervale</a></li><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lukelauriegames/stones-of-fate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stones of Fate</a></li><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lukelauriegames/replicant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Replicant</a></li><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lukelauriegames/tmp---energy-empire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Manhattan Project Energy Empire</a> </li><li></li></ul>

GSL 134: Luke Laurie

In episode 109 of Games in Schools and Libraries Stone Librande Stone Librande, video game designer (EA SimCity, Riot Games) joins Kathleen Mercury to  share his insights from teaching tabletop game design to video game designers and lessons learned from designing for his kids.  Stone Librande@StoneLibrande stonetronix.com  ‏ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In episode 109 of Games in Schools and Libraries Stone Librande Stone Librande, video game designer (EA SimCity, Riot Games) joins Kathleen Mercury to  share his insights from teaching tabletop game design to video game designers and lessons learned from designing for his kids. Stone Librande<a href="https://twitter.com/StoneLibrande" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@StoneLibrande </a> <a href="http://www.stonetronix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stonetronix.com</a> ‏ <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 109: Board Games Through a Video Game Designer's Lens

In Games in Schools and Libraries, episode 23, Giles and Don discuss word games. Or rather, games to do with spelling, word association, sentence building, and generally playing with language.This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

In Games in Schools and Libraries, episode 23, Giles and Don discuss word games. Or rather, games to do with spelling, word association, sentence building, and generally playing with language.This episode was originally hosted by the <a href="http://g4ed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games for Educators</a> Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. <a href="http://g4ed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://g4ed.com/</a><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced by <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> in association with <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>

GSL 23: Word Games (REBROADCAST)

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 111 Kathleen speaks with Sarah Bonilla about her work incorporating games and game design to teach reading and writing skills as part of her 6th grade English classes.   Sarah Bonilla6th Grade Literacy &amp; Science Teacher at South Park Middle School (Oshkosh, WI) Twitter: @adventgeekgirlInstagram: adventgeekgirlBoardGameGeek: adventgeekgirle-mail: skrockerbonilla@gmail.comwebsite: adventgeekgirl.blogspot.comSarah hosts a seminar on Tabletop Games and Literacy. The skills people associate with Literacy are actually found in all subject areas, but need to be integrated by content teachers. The Tabletop Game Unit, regardless of being a Literacy focused Unit, is applicable to other subject areas with fine tuning and understanding outcomes. Additionally, she runs a Tabletop Game Club that focuses on engaging with the larger gaming community, not just getting together and playing board games. We have a structured club divided into learning and then application, but the developing of a love for the world of tabletop gaming is always at the heart.Learn more about our club and help support us at GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/southparkgameclub Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 111 Kathleen speaks with Sarah Bonilla about her work incorporating games and game design to teach reading and writing skills as part of her 6th grade English classes. <h2>Sarah Bonilla</h2>6th Grade Literacy &amp; Science Teacher at South Park Middle School (Oshkosh, WI) <ul><li>Twitter: @adventgeekgirl</li><li>Instagram: adventgeekgirl</li><li>BoardGameGeek: adventgeekgirl</li><li>e-mail: skrockerbonilla@gmail.com</li><li>website: <a href="http://adventgeekgirl.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adventgeekgirl.blogspot.com</a></li></ul>Sarah hosts a seminar on Tabletop Games and Literacy. The skills people associate with Literacy are actually found in all subject areas, but need to be integrated by content teachers. The Tabletop Game Unit, regardless of being a Literacy focused Unit, is applicable to other subject areas with fine tuning and understanding outcomes. Additionally, she runs a Tabletop Game Club that focuses on engaging with the larger gaming community, not just getting together and playing board games. We have a structured club divided into learning and then application, but the developing of a love for the world of tabletop gaming is always at the heart.Learn more about our club and help support us at GoFundMe: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/southparkgameclub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/southparkgameclub</a> <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 111: Developing Literacy Skills Using Games

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 138 Kathleen Mercury is joined by Dustin Staats of Board Gaming with Education. In this crossover episode the hosts of both shows talk a bit about their experiences with classroom oriented gaming.  FYI - versions of this show will appear in each feed.   Dustin StaatsBoard Gaming with Education Website https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/podcast/ Twitter @bge_gamesEmail podcast@boardgamingwitheducation.comGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 138 Kathleen Mercury is joined by Dustin Staats of Board Gaming with Education. In this crossover episode the hosts of both shows talk a bit about their experiences with classroom oriented gaming. FYI - versions of this show will appear in each feed. <h2>Dustin Staats</h2>Board Gaming with Education <ul><li>Website<a href="https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/podcast/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/podcast/ </a></li><li>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bge_games" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bge_games</a></li><li>Email <a href="mailto:podcast@boardgamingwitheducation.com">podcast@boardgamingwitheducation.com</a></li></ul><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 138: Board Gaming with Education

In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries, episode 11, Giles Pritchard and Donald Dennis talk about talk about games that are great for social interaction!This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries, episode 11, Giles Pritchard and Donald Dennis talk about talk about games that are great for social interaction!This episode was originally hosted by the <a href="http://g4ed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games for Educators</a> Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. <a href="http://g4ed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://g4ed.com/</a><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced by <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> in association with <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>

GSL 11: Social Interaction (REBROADCAST)

In this ALA 2019 edition of  Games in Schools and Libraries Tiffany Caires of HABA USA joins us to talk about HABA in schools and libraries!Tiffany Caires@TheOneTAR@HABA_usahttps://www.habausa.com/ Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In this ALA 2019 edition of Games in Schools and Libraries Tiffany Caires of HABA USA joins us to talk about HABA in schools and libraries!<h2>Tiffany Caires</h2><a href="https://twitter.com/TheOneTAR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheOneTAR</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HABA_usa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@HABA_usa</a><a href="https://www.habausa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.habausa.com/</a> <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 132: HABA USA at ALA 2019

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 130 Donald and Stephanie talk about their experience at the ALA 2019 Summer annual. Things they talked aboutThink FunCat CrimesBalance BeansInvasion of the Cow Snatchers Games Workshop Paint and Take Fireside GamesMy First Castle PanicHere, Kitty, Kitty!Green Ronin Blue Rose, Hobby Games 100 Best Family Games 100 BestGraphic NovelsArtist AlleyMaker AreaGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 130 Donald and Stephanie talk about their experience at the ALA 2019 Summer annual. Things they talked aboutThink Fun<ul><li>Cat Crimes</li><li>Balance Beans</li><li>Invasion of the Cow Snatchers</li></ul> Games Workshop Paint and Take Fireside Games<ul><li>My First Castle Panic</li><li>Here, Kitty, Kitty!</li></ul>Green Ronin <ul><li>Blue Rose, </li><li>Hobby Games 100 Best </li><li>Family Games 100 Best</li></ul>Graphic NovelsArtist AlleyMaker Area <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 130: ALA 2019 with Donald and Stephanie

In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries Episode 9: Games and Books, Giles Pritchard and Donald Dennis talk about books and games. Books that are about games, like Orson Scott Cards Enders Game, and games that tie into popular book franchises, like The Lord of the Rings and others.This episode was originally hosted by the Games for Educators Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. http://g4ed.com/Games in Schools and Libraries is produced by Inverse Genius in association with Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekEmail us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com

In this rebroadcast of Games in Schools and Libraries Episode 9: Games and Books, Giles Pritchard and Donald Dennis talk about books and games. Books that are about games, like Orson Scott Cards Enders Game, and games that tie into popular book franchises, like The Lord of the Rings and others.This episode was originally hosted by the <a href="http://g4ed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games for Educators</a> Website. After listening to this episode go check them out. <a href="http://g4ed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://g4ed.com/</a><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced by <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> in association with <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>

GSL 9: Games and Books (REBROADCAST)

Space Games!In Games in Schools and Libraries 126 Donald and Chris get extra spacey as they talk about games they have brought into the library to support 2019 Summer Reading and the Moonrise Grant. More Space Games. Space is big!Space GamesSpace BaseGloom in SpaceTerraforming MarsRover ControlGravwellSilent Death / ArclightRoll for the GalaxySurvive Space AttackExodus FleetStar Trek CatanCosmic EncounterSavage Worlds - The Last Parsec RPGStarfinder RPGTraveller RPGFate/Fate Accelerated RPGFiasco https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/fiasco-playsets/ Untold Adventures AwaitUnplayed Space GamesLupo The Space AdventureThe ExpanseMoonsHorizons PeriorbisCosmic FactoryMoon MinerFirst MartiansAlien ArtifactsOne Night Ultimate AlienOur Last Best HopeExodus: Proxima Centauri. Exodus: Edge of ExtinctionScorpius Freighter  Bits from our Moonrise Grant escape room. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

Space Games!In Games in Schools and Libraries 126 Donald and Chris get extra spacey as they talk about games they have brought into the library to support 2019 Summer Reading and the Moonrise Grant. More Space Games. Space is big!<h1>Space Games</h1><ul><li>Space Base</li><li>Gloom in Space</li><li>Terraforming Mars</li><li>Rover Control</li><li>Gravwell</li><li>Silent Death / Arclight</li><li>Roll for the Galaxy</li><li>Survive Space Attack</li><li>Exodus Fleet</li><li>Star Trek Catan</li><li>Cosmic Encounter</li><li>Savage Worlds - The Last Parsec RPG</li><li>Starfinder RPG</li><li>Traveller RPG</li><li>Fate/Fate Accelerated RPG</li><li>Fiasco <a href="https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/fiasco-playsets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/fiasco-playsets/ </a></li><li>Untold Adventures Await</li></ul><h1>Unplayed Space Games</h1><ul><li>Lupo The Space Adventure</li><li>The Expanse</li><li>Moons</li><li>Horizons </li><li>Periorbis</li><li>Cosmic Factory</li><li>Moon Miner</li><li>First Martians</li><li>Alien Artifacts</li><li>One Night Ultimate Alien</li><li>Our Last Best Hope</li><li>Exodus: Proxima Centauri. Exodus: Edge of Extinction</li><li>Scorpius Freighter </li></ul> Bits from our Moonrise Grant escape room. <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 126: A Universe of Story

How do you manage a group of kids in a games program if you're not a teacher? In Games in Schools and Libraries. episode 103, Kevin Crowther and Kathleen Mercury help Adrienne Ezell prepare for leading a games program at her local library.Kevin Crowtherhttp://thecardboardjungle.libsyn.com/www.hexagram63gamesstudio.com On twitter @cbj_kevinEmail damja28@gamil.com and kevin@hexagram63gamesstudio.comAdrienne EzellArt Director and Graphic Designer for hobby games.Designer of Shogunate from Indie Boards and Cards hits store June 15. Dreadfulgames.comherdesigns.comEmail: Adrienne@dreadfulgames.comTwitter: @dreadfulgamescoInstagram: @Loxleygram  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

How do you manage a group of kids in a games program if you're not a teacher? In Games in Schools and Libraries. episode 103, Kevin Crowther and Kathleen Mercury help Adrienne Ezell prepare for leading a games program at her local library.<h2>Kevin Crowther</h2><ul><li><a href="http://thecardboardjungle.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thecardboardjungle.libsyn.com/</a></li><li><a href="http://www.hexagram63gamesstudio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hexagram63gamesstudio.com</a> </li><li>On twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/cbj_kevin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@cbj_kevin</a></li><li>Email <a href="mailto:damja28@gamil.com">damja28@gamil.com</a> and <a href="mailto:kevin@hexagram63gamesstudio.com">kevin@hexagram63gamesstudio.com</a></li></ul><h2>Adrienne Ezell</h2><ul><li>Art Director and Graphic Designer for hobby games.</li><li>Designer of <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/183361/shogunate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shogunate</a> from <a href="http://www.indieboardsandcards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indie Boards and Cards</a> hits store June 15. </li><li><a href="http://dreadfulgames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dreadfulgames.com</a></li><li><a href="http://herdesigns.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">herdesigns.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:Adrienne@dreadfulgames.com">Adrienne@dreadfulgames.com</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DreadfulGamesCo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dreadfulgamesco</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loxleygram" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Loxleygram</a> </li></ul> <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 103: Managing a Group of Kids

In Games in Schools and Libraries 93 Donald Dennis and Daniel Peterson of Mayday Games talk about the appeal of family games and how they make a good core to a collection, giving it a good foundation to grow from. Also, why shouldn't you just fill up your library game collection with your favorite games? Daniel PetersonDaniel PetersonDaniel on Facebook Mayday Games@maydaygames  Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In Games in Schools and Libraries 93 Donald Dennis and Daniel Peterson of Mayday Games talk about the appeal of family games and how they make a good core to a collection, giving it a good foundation to grow from.  Also, why shouldn't you just fill up your library game collection with your favorite games? Daniel PetersonDaniel Peterson <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daniel.peterson.984786" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel on Facebook</a> Mayday Games <a href="https://twitter.com/maydaygames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@maydaygames </a> <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 93: Mayday Games

Lucas Gillispie

In episode 105 of Games in Schools and Libraries   Lucas Gillispe joins Kathleen Mercury to  discuss professional development &amp; administrator support for games in school programs Lucas GillispieSurry County Schools Director of Academic and Digital Learning@lucasgillispieedurealms.comGames in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System.Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game GeekKathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System. 

In episode 105 of Games in Schools and Libraries   Lucas Gillispe joins Kathleen Mercury to  discuss professional development &amp; administrator support for games in school programs Lucas Gillispie <a href="https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surry County Schools </a> Director of Academic and Digital Learning <a href="https://twitter.com/lucasgillispie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lucasgillispie</a> <a href="http://edurealms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">edurealms.com</a><a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/games-in-schools-and-libraries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Games in Schools and Libraries</a> is produced in association with <a href="http://www.inversegenius.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse Genius</a> and the <a href="http://georgetowncountylibrary.sc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgetown County Library System</a>. Games in Schools and Libraries <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1341" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guild </a>at <a href="http://www.boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Geek</a> Kathleen's resources <a href="https://www.kathleenmercury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kathleenmercury.com/</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com">schoolsandlibraries@gmail.com</a>The ideas expressed by libraries included in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

GSL 105: Lucas Gillispie

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