Gaming (& Gadgets!) Night at Computers in Libraries

What: Gaming (& Gadgets!) Night
Where: CIL 2008, Jefferson Room
When: Sunday, April 6th, 5:30-8:00 pm
How much: FREE
Who: You and other people interested in gaming

Jenny Levine and I have given a few gaming workshops at past Computers in Libraries and Internet Librarian conferences. After the sessions we’ve opened up the room to anyone interested in playing some games and/or learning about gaming. It’s proven to be a popular and really fun time, so this year Information Today has turned the post-workshop gameplay into a featured event. With refreshments even!

Computers in Libraries 2008

We’ve assembled an impressive array of games!

Systems: Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, and Xbox 360. We’ll also have two Nintendo DS handhelds.

Games: Wii Sports, DDR, Hotel Dusk, Guitar Hero III, Professor Layton and the Curious Village, Wario Smooth Moves, whatever you bring, and Rock Band.

Since we’ll have three systems going at once, we’re opening up the option of an honest to goodness tournament with prizes. You probably want to know which game, huh? Well, it’s up to you. Sign up in the comments here or at a page we’ve created on the CIL08 wiki titled CIL08 Gaming Night to play Rock Band, Guitar Hero, or DDR. We’ll play whichever game gets the most signups!

In addition, Chris Harris is bringing some modern board games. Bring your own games, bring your latest shiny, new gadgets, and we’ll see you Sunday night!

19 comments so far

  1. Beth G
    2 Apr 08 :: 11:43:12 am

    I vote for Rock Bank

    \m/

    Drummer for hire! Needs band! What I lack in rhythm, I make up for in enthusiasm ;) Currently playing most songs on Medium level.

  2. Beth G
    2 Apr 08 :: 11:43:58 am

    er, that would be, Rock BanD! with a D…

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  5. Christopher Harris
    2 Apr 08 :: 3:37:18 pm

    Brian Mayer of Library Gamer will lead the board games. Check out his blog for previews of many games we will bring.

  6. LibraryGamer
    2 Apr 08 :: 3:38:08 pm

    Despite my love of guitar hero, I must confess a case of DDR-fever.

  7. LibraryGamer
    2 Apr 08 :: 3:44:10 pm

    I just wanted to give a heads up for the boardgames we are bringing for Sunday:
    Shadows over Camelot
    Settlers of Catan
    Puerto Rico
    Lord of the Rings
    Coloretto
    Citadels
    Thebes

  8. Ellen
    2 Apr 08 :: 3:51:27 pm

    Can I bring my husband even though he’s not attending the conference?

  9. Aaron
    2 Apr 08 :: 3:59:06 pm

    @ellen

    Go for it! See you there!

  10. […] Before that, we will be enjoying the Sunday “Gaming and Gadgets” night taking place in the Jefferson Room from 5:30 - 8:00pm. There will be board games, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and DDR with rumor of prizes for a tournament. For more information visit Aaron Schmidt’s Blog. […]

  11. Michael Sauers
    2 Apr 08 :: 4:09:47 pm

    1st choice: Guitar Hero
    2nd: Rock Band (Guitar/medium or drums/easy)

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    2 Apr 08 :: 5:11:52 pm

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  15. Ellyssa Kroski
    4 Apr 08 :: 11:26:06 am

    Can’t wait! Looking forward to some Guitar Hero, and I love Settlers, see you all then.

  16. Kathy
    4 Apr 08 :: 1:22:58 pm

    Which version of DDR?

  17. Jeff
    4 Apr 08 :: 4:45:21 pm

    Haven’t had a chance to play Rock Band yet…so it’s time to rock out! I’ll need Chris to show me the ropes on some of those board games too, they look sweet.

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