Jam Forever
Jam Forever
Jam Forever
Carrie Smith
November, 03, 2025
Summary
Game jams—fast-paced game creation events—are easy for libraries to host and require minimal resources. They help patrons create tabletop RPGs, offering an accessible alternative to complex, costly systems like Dungeons & Dragons. Librarians highlight that collaborative storytelling gives players agency and supports community needs. Creating games, not just playing them, promotes creativity, literacy, and community building. Game jams can involve partners, work for all ages, and use flexible formats such as business card games. They encourage crediting inspirations and exploring diverse themes beyond fantasy. Finished games can even be archived or circulated, extending learning beyond the event and inspiring ongoing creation.
Reference
Smith, C. (2025, November 3). Jam Forever. American Libraries Magazine. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/jam-forever/