Rebecca Strang
@bexagons.bsky.social
she/they. Gaming & academic librarian. TTRPG design dabbler. Cat lover. Play, storytelling, books, tea, crafts, snail mail. President Emeritus @alagamert.bsky.social.
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Rebecca Strang
@bexagons.bsky.social
· Nov 12
To Play Is Human
Play, Storytelling, Games
toplayishuman.com
Many new friends today! Hello!
I'm a librarian! I love building community via games. I also dabble in TTRPG design.
My website:
toplayishuman.com
My game designs:
toplayishuman.itch.io
If you have questions about gaming collections and/or events in libraries, let's chat!
🏳️🌈🎲📚
I'm a librarian! I love building community via games. I also dabble in TTRPG design.
My website:
toplayishuman.com
My game designs:
toplayishuman.itch.io
If you have questions about gaming collections and/or events in libraries, let's chat!
🏳️🌈🎲📚
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A place of honor and goodness. A bastion of hope. A lighthouse in the long dark. A pillar of the community. YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY, BABY!!!
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A place of honor and goodness. A bastion of hope. A lighthouse in the long dark. A pillar of the community. YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY, BABY!!!
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The "How to run a tabletop game design workshop at your library" webinar recording is now online thanks to the Indiana State Library! Get some specific tips on how to make your next program a success. Link below. ⬇️🎲⬇️
#boardgames #libraries #ttrpg #gamedesign
#boardgames #libraries #ttrpg #gamedesign
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The "How to run a tabletop game design workshop at your library" webinar recording is now online thanks to the Indiana State Library! Get some specific tips on how to make your next program a success. Link below. ⬇️🎲⬇️
#boardgames #libraries #ttrpg #gamedesign
#boardgames #libraries #ttrpg #gamedesign
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GameRT is looking for presenters for its one day mini conference to be held on March 20th, 2026. The conference will be virtual and free. This year's theme is "Gaming outside the box" Proposals are due on January 12, 2026. games.ala.org/call-for-pro...
Call for Proposals: March Mini-con 2026 – ALA Games and Gaming Round Table
games.ala.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
GameRT is looking for presenters for its one day mini conference to be held on March 20th, 2026. The conference will be virtual and free. This year's theme is "Gaming outside the box" Proposals are due on January 12, 2026. games.ala.org/call-for-pro...
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If you are a games publisher, developer or designer, please fill out this survey. We’d like to know more about what you are looking for in a partnership. bit.ly/GameRT2025Pu...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
If you are a games publisher, developer or designer, please fill out this survey. We’d like to know more about what you are looking for in a partnership. bit.ly/GameRT2025Pu...
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If you are a GameRT member or non-member librarian worker, please fill out this survey. We’d like to know more about your experiences with GameRT resources, events, and initiatives, as well as what you would like to see from the round table. bit.ly/GameRT2025Me...
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
If you are a GameRT member or non-member librarian worker, please fill out this survey. We’d like to know more about your experiences with GameRT resources, events, and initiatives, as well as what you would like to see from the round table. bit.ly/GameRT2025Me...
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#Crownfell is an asymmetric, abstract, 2-player strategy card game that is live on @thegamecrafter.bsky.social!
No stretch goals, except for this: The more people get it, the lower the price goes *for everyone*.
Add-ons include a playmat & solo expansion.
www.thegamecrafter.com/crowdsale/cr...
No stretch goals, except for this: The more people get it, the lower the price goes *for everyone*.
Add-ons include a playmat & solo expansion.
www.thegamecrafter.com/crowdsale/cr...
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#Crownfell is an asymmetric, abstract, 2-player strategy card game that is live on @thegamecrafter.bsky.social!
No stretch goals, except for this: The more people get it, the lower the price goes *for everyone*.
Add-ons include a playmat & solo expansion.
www.thegamecrafter.com/crowdsale/cr...
No stretch goals, except for this: The more people get it, the lower the price goes *for everyone*.
Add-ons include a playmat & solo expansion.
www.thegamecrafter.com/crowdsale/cr...
I won't be a PAXU but if you will be there, then you need to stop by the IPR booth to pick up some amazing indie TTRPGs.
We'll be in #Booth3701 at #PaxUnplugged2025 this weekend in Philadelphia.
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
November 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I won't be a PAXU but if you will be there, then you need to stop by the IPR booth to pick up some amazing indie TTRPGs.
Coverage of a panel I presented on a couple years ago with @alagamert.bsky.social @runtzel.bsky.social @dcostello.bsky.social
What do you need for a game jam? “Two tables. Done.”
Game jams—accelerated game creation events—started as a way to develop video games, but they’re also useful for creating tabletop role-playing games, which have grown in popularity in recent years.
Read more: https://bit.ly/43qkkRQ
Game jams—accelerated game creation events—started as a way to develop video games, but they’re also useful for creating tabletop role-playing games, which have grown in popularity in recent years.
Read more: https://bit.ly/43qkkRQ
Jam Forever | American Libraries Magazine
Panelists shared ways for libraries to host game jams to help students and patrons of all ages create games.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Coverage of a panel I presented on a couple years ago with @alagamert.bsky.social @runtzel.bsky.social @dcostello.bsky.social
This is my gaming group's 9th annual @extralife4kids.bsky.social game day to help raise money for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. We are close to our fundraising goal and have some fun gamey donation incentives, too!
www.extra-life.org/participants...
www.extra-life.org/participants...
November 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This is my gaming group's 9th annual @extralife4kids.bsky.social game day to help raise money for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. We are close to our fundraising goal and have some fun gamey donation incentives, too!
www.extra-life.org/participants...
www.extra-life.org/participants...
Another game arrival from an @alagamert.bsky.social International Games Month sponsor! @oesterlelib.bsky.social received a copy of Down We Go, a TTRPG from @plusoneexp.bsky.social! It'll be processed for the collection soon!
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Another game arrival from an @alagamert.bsky.social International Games Month sponsor! @oesterlelib.bsky.social received a copy of Down We Go, a TTRPG from @plusoneexp.bsky.social! It'll be processed for the collection soon!
It's always a good day when @exeunt.press is in the mailbox!
October 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It's always a good day when @exeunt.press is in the mailbox!
Thank you to The Op Games for sending some games for our @oesterlelib.bsky.social library collection as part of @alagamert.bsky.social International Games Month! Our tech services person has them in our processing queue and they'll be available for checkout soon!
October 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Thank you to The Op Games for sending some games for our @oesterlelib.bsky.social library collection as part of @alagamert.bsky.social International Games Month! Our tech services person has them in our processing queue and they'll be available for checkout soon!
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Want free stuff? Follow and share this link!
I'll select three random sharers to receive a complete set of Tiny Tome. That's 150 single-page RPGs in 3 books!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
I'll select three random sharers to receive a complete set of Tiny Tome. That's 150 single-page RPGs in 3 books!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
Tiny Tome 3
We're back with 50 single-page RPGs from 50 different creators.
www.kickstarter.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Want free stuff? Follow and share this link!
I'll select three random sharers to receive a complete set of Tiny Tome. That's 150 single-page RPGs in 3 books!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
I'll select three random sharers to receive a complete set of Tiny Tome. That's 150 single-page RPGs in 3 books!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
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Mega-thread of all the creators in Tiny Tome 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
Coming soon: Tiny Tome 3
We're back with 50 single-page RPGs from 50 different creators.
www.kickstarter.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Mega-thread of all the creators in Tiny Tome 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
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Going to start sending a free copy of the #Crownfell print-and-play to chess clubs, because I think they’d like it.
Anyone know of any clubs that might like to try out a modern, card-based chess-like?
Anyone know of any clubs that might like to try out a modern, card-based chess-like?
October 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Going to start sending a free copy of the #Crownfell print-and-play to chess clubs, because I think they’d like it.
Anyone know of any clubs that might like to try out a modern, card-based chess-like?
Anyone know of any clubs that might like to try out a modern, card-based chess-like?
Go grab Moon Rings & its custom playing card deck. GORGEOUS! Well done @junkfoodgames.bsky.social! More photos in next post!
junkfoodgames.itch.io/moon-rings
Solo journaling game, you're a witch navigating a labyrinth to end the reign of the cursed Blood Moon. See content info on the game page.
junkfoodgames.itch.io/moon-rings
Solo journaling game, you're a witch navigating a labyrinth to end the reign of the cursed Blood Moon. See content info on the game page.
October 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Go grab Moon Rings & its custom playing card deck. GORGEOUS! Well done @junkfoodgames.bsky.social! More photos in next post!
junkfoodgames.itch.io/moon-rings
Solo journaling game, you're a witch navigating a labyrinth to end the reign of the cursed Blood Moon. See content info on the game page.
junkfoodgames.itch.io/moon-rings
Solo journaling game, you're a witch navigating a labyrinth to end the reign of the cursed Blood Moon. See content info on the game page.
Today's find in the used game section at our local game store!
October 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Today's find in the used game section at our local game store!
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Thanks so much to the ALA Games & Gaming Round Table!
We DO offer discounts on MAPPA MUNDI to libraries and education institutions all around the world.
Want to learn more about Mappa Mundi - An Exporation + Ecology RPG? Check www.mappamundirpg.com and email george [at ] threesailsstudios.com!
We DO offer discounts on MAPPA MUNDI to libraries and education institutions all around the world.
Want to learn more about Mappa Mundi - An Exporation + Ecology RPG? Check www.mappamundirpg.com and email george [at ] threesailsstudios.com!
October 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Thanks so much to the ALA Games & Gaming Round Table!
We DO offer discounts on MAPPA MUNDI to libraries and education institutions all around the world.
Want to learn more about Mappa Mundi - An Exporation + Ecology RPG? Check www.mappamundirpg.com and email george [at ] threesailsstudios.com!
We DO offer discounts on MAPPA MUNDI to libraries and education institutions all around the world.
Want to learn more about Mappa Mundi - An Exporation + Ecology RPG? Check www.mappamundirpg.com and email george [at ] threesailsstudios.com!
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I’ll tell you, nothing gets me as PUMPED as getting an email from a librarian asking for digital assets for Perils & Princesses and permission to use the artwork for the library. YES! Whatever you need! 👑
September 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I’ll tell you, nothing gets me as PUMPED as getting an email from a librarian asking for digital assets for Perils & Princesses and permission to use the artwork for the library. YES! Whatever you need! 👑
One of my favorite artists! The moss kittens are my favorite. 💚 Go find your favorite!
Shop orders are down for the month and unfortunately I have bills to pay. If you are able and interested, please check out my shop and pick up a cute sticker or two. :3c Thank you!
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keymonstershop.etsy.com
#art #artistsupport #blueskynightmarket #artistshop
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keymonstershop.etsy.com
#art #artistsupport #blueskynightmarket #artistshop
September 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
One of my favorite artists! The moss kittens are my favorite. 💚 Go find your favorite!
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No more publishing in library journals we're all makin zines
September 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
No more publishing in library journals we're all makin zines
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New blog post: @ttrpgkids.com talks about the way ttrpgs can inspire an interest in reading in young folx, even reluctant readers. Check it out games.ala.org/donor-spotli... and post in the comments your favorite comic or chapter book that features characters playing games.
Donor Spotlight: TTRPGKids – ALA Games and Gaming Round Table
games.ala.org
September 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
New blog post: @ttrpgkids.com talks about the way ttrpgs can inspire an interest in reading in young folx, even reluctant readers. Check it out games.ala.org/donor-spotli... and post in the comments your favorite comic or chapter book that features characters playing games.
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STARTING THIS FRIDAY! i will be playing Thaumaturge, a solo journaling game that's new to the Princess with a Cursed Sword bound edition, posting a new update every day until the crowdfunding campaign launches! follow along at w.itch.io! Art by @evlynmoreau.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
STARTING THIS FRIDAY! i will be playing Thaumaturge, a solo journaling game that's new to the Princess with a Cursed Sword bound edition, posting a new update every day until the crowdfunding campaign launches! follow along at w.itch.io! Art by @evlynmoreau.bsky.social
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Our first Break Our Games event of the fall semester was a huge success! We were lucky enough to play some student games in development, as well as test some submitted to CMich Press for publication. Thank you everyone -- and we'll see you October 10th for more!
September 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our first Break Our Games event of the fall semester was a huge success! We were lucky enough to play some student games in development, as well as test some submitted to CMich Press for publication. Thank you everyone -- and we'll see you October 10th for more!
Reposted by Rebecca Strang
Help libraries add your indie TTRPG to their collection: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/game-catal...
#ttrpg #libraries #publiclibraries #gamedesign 🎲✂️
#ttrpg #libraries #publiclibraries #gamedesign 🎲✂️
Help libraries add your game to their collection
Exploring the world of library catalog and bibliographic data, and why it is important for indie creators to understand the basics. Let's talk about ISBNs, MARC records, and CIP blocks!
www.skeletoncodemachine.com
September 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Help libraries add your indie TTRPG to their collection: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/game-catal...
#ttrpg #libraries #publiclibraries #gamedesign 🎲✂️
#ttrpg #libraries #publiclibraries #gamedesign 🎲✂️