Library Support and Resource Programs

The following game publishers and organizations offer discount programs, resources, and/or piece replacement programs to libraries and schools. Please visit the publisher/organization websites for specific details. Questions about these programs should be sent to the publisher/organization, not GameRT. This list is periodically updated.

25th Century

Wholesale games purchasing, request an account with your library's information

The Arcane Library

“In 2024, Shadowdark RPG won the Three Castles Award for best role-playing game design, as well as four gold ENNIEs for Product of the Year, Best Game, Best Rules, and Best Layout and Design.”

The Arcane Library allows libraries to purchase at wholesale rates! Email wholesale@thearcanelibrary.com to get your library’s account setup!

Cards Against Humanity

"Did you know that we send free games to public libraries? Get yours here." International Games Month sponsor, Science Ambassador Scholarship, ALA GameRT Game On! Grant donor

HABA

"Making our games accessible to communities around the country is a priority for us here at HABA. And what better way to help do that than by making it easier for libraries to put HABA games into circulation. We’re introducing this Librarian Discount program to help libraries get HABA into their systems as soon as possible, and then supporting those Librarians with a Replacement Program."

Hachette Boardgames USA

"Libraries are the backbone of local communities abd we want to support the passionate staff behind them with a special program that makes it easier for you to bring great games to your patrons!"

Heart of the Deernicorn

"Librarians and educators interested in building a tabletop roleplaying games collection or incorporating games into programs for adults and youth will find all the essential information they need here, including: What is a story game?, FAQs, Hosting game events, Top picks: tabletop roleplaying games for library programming"

Indie Press Revolution

IPR screens the products we offer for quality and value. And we gather it all into one place, saving the time you'd spend hunting these games down. By working with IPR, you'll connect with 200+ publishers—but with all the convenience of a single company. IPR's one-stop shop takes the hassle out of ordering indie games.

As a library, school, or university, you get 25% off anything at IPR. Why 25%? It's a discount that looks out for both the small press publisher and you—everyone involved gets the margins on the sales they need. IPR doesn't leave anyone out in the cold.

IPR offers free shipping on US library orders of $200 or more using UPS Ground in the lower 48 states and USPS Media Mail to Alaska and Hawaii. If your order is under $200, we will only charge cost. And because there's no minimum order size—we're just as happy to ship one book as we are a hundred—IPR is perfect for special orders. If one of your patrons comes in and says, “I'm looking for a different game that's fun and easy to play,” IPR has several games that fit the bill. Which brings us to our next point...

IPR offers you the opportunity to diversify your roleplaying and storytelling game line, bringing you an in-demand sector of games that you and your patrons have been missing."

MagiKids

"We ship kits to teachers and mentors across the US to help them teach kids through teaching Magic. Our kits include not only cards, but also instructional materials and various Magic gear like deckboxes, sleeves, and dice."

Meeples for Peeples

"Meeples for Peeples is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Louis, Missouri. Our mission is to build better communities and foster creative learning by distributing board games to those in need including educators, youth service providers, military, health care providers, and others."

Restoration Games

Libraries are treated like retailers but with no minimum order quantity. They will recieve 50% off on qualifying products. Orders below $300 must be submitted via email (retailers@restorationgames.com) and will be subject to shipping charges.

The Spiel Foundation

"We deliver bundles of games to organizations that serve players of all ages (children’s hospitals, senior centers,  shelters, halfway houses, boys and girls clubs, schools, libraries, even prisons)."

Stonemaier Games

"We at Stonemaier Games are excited to now offer our games directly to public and school libraries at a significant discount. Please sign up with proof of your tax-exempt status to order games directly from Stonemaier Games’ webstore at a 40% discount, tax free."