OBG 008: We Rule!

Aug 7, 2007

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Erik & Donald rant about poorly designed rules books.

• Discuss games with poorly assembled rules and various formats
  • By the numbers
  • Starter rules
  • Multiple Books
  • Publisher rules supplemental explanation
• Supplemental material on BGG
• Review of Return of the Heroes

Wandering Geek Promo

• Thanks for the hilarious promo!
• Check out the Wandering Geek podcast

Scott & Donald on Gaming in Libraries

• ALA Techsource Symposium
  • Support from
    • Northstar Games - Wits and Wagers,
    • Z-Man Games - No Thanks!, Saboteur
    • Fun Again Games - Incan Gold
    • Knucklebones
• The Role of Gaming in Libraries: Taking the Pulse PDF
• Support games
• Have had game programs
• Circulate games
• Library Game Lab at Syracuse
  • Gaming in Libraries Class at Syracuse University
• Creating a Game Friendly Environment at the Library PowerPoint
  • Mayfair Games Educational Program

Stoplight Reviews

• Dungeoneer (Atlas Games) reviewed by Erik
• Incan Gold and Diamant reviewed by Scott & Donald

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