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About International Games Month at MDC
Miami Dade College’s Learning Resources Department will once again celebrate International Games Month (formerly known as International Games Week) with various events hosted both virtually and in-person throughout the month of November at all eight MDC campuses.
International Games Month is an initiative run by volunteers from around the world to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.
This LibGuide provides a list of MDC’s International Games Month events and serves as the central and virtual hub with a complete list of events and resources for students, faculty, and staff. Information on how to join virtual events is also included on this IGM LibGuide.
Schedule of Events
| Weeklong |
Welcome (Us) to Your (Own) Library - Take a Library Shelfie! (Coming Soon!) Inviting all students, staff, and the community to share a personal bookcase shelfie-selfie. Add a pet! Dress as a fav literary character and share your own home library! |
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International Games Month Book Displays Throughout November, the Miami Dade College libraries invite students, faculty, and staff to explore the joy of reading through a series of engaging and themed book displays at each of our locations:
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| All Month |
Board Game Free Play Stop by the Learning Commons to play Jenga, Connect 4, Uno, and more! Hosted by Medical Learning Resources |
| All Month |
Brain Teaser Challenge Be the first to solve each week's brain teaser and win a prize! Be sure to stop by the Learning Commons each week to test yourself against the new riddle! Hosted by Medical Learning Resources |
| All Month |
Quest-scape: A VR Experience Step into Quest-Scape: A VR Experience and explore immersive worlds from rhythm battles in Beat Saber to the absurd fun of Job Simulator and the chaos of Robo Recall. Adventure awaits around every corner! Hosted by North Learning Resources |
| All Month |
Gaming Book Display Discover books on games, gaming, and game theory in the Library. Hosted by West Learning Resources |
| All Month |
Games to Check Out Dungeons and Dragons, dominoes, chess, Jenga, and other games are available to check out in the Library. Hosted by West Learning Resources |
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Wednesdays, 1-3:00pm |
Chess Club Free Play Organize a tournament with your friends! Hosted by West Learning Resources |
Week 1
| 12:00pm |
Halloween Cosplay/Costume Contest Show off your cosplay, perform, or strike a pose to your favorite song for a chance to win prizes! Hosted by North Learning Resources
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| Weeklong |
Celebrate International Games at the Library! Join us as we celebrate International Games Month, a global initiative that highlights the power of games to bring people together, spark creativity, and build community. From November 3rd thru the 8th, the library will be featuring a variety of board games for students to enjoy—whether you're a seasoned strategist, a casual player, or just looking for a fun way to unwind between classes. What to Expect: Come play with us and be part of a global celebration of games in libraries! Hosted by Wolfson Learning Resources |
| 11:30am - 2:00pm | Faire Play: Gamers Take Over
In celebration of International Games Month and to highlight the community-building and artistic aspects of games, Hialeah Campus Learning Resources invites you to an afternoon of games, food, and fun. All are welcome.
Hosted by Hialeah Learning Resources |
| 12:00pm | Retro Gaming Day
Throw it back with Retro Gaming Day, featuring classics from the NES, SNES, Sega, N64, PlayStation, and more!
Hosted by North Learning Resources |
Week 2
| 11:00am - 1:00pm | Game of Thrones-themed Escape Room
In collaboration with the Kendall Campus’s National English Honor’s Society; pit your wits and perception against the hourglass and solve the mystery! Remember, Winter is coming...
Hosted by Kendall Learning Resources |
| 12:00pm | Faire Play - Open Gaming & VR Day
International Games Month is taking over the library with games, VR, and free food! Come join the fun!
Hosted by North Learning Resources |
| 1:00pm | Video Game Tournament
Compete in games like Smash Bros. and Mario Kart for prizes while supporting the Miami Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Registration for the charity tournament opens at 12 PM.
Hosted by North Learning Resources |
| 1:00pm | Video Game Tournament
Compete in games like Smash Bros. and Mario Kart for prizes while supporting the Miami Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Registration for the charity tournament opens at 12 pm.
Hosted by North Learning Resources |
Week 3
| Weeklong |
Free Play at the Library
Hosted by Kendall Learning Resources |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Hosted Gaming Session: Catan A hosted session of the classic game of exploration, resource management, and community development! Compete with up to five other players to grow your villages and influence in the island realm of Catan!
Hosted by Kendall Learning Resources |
| 11:00am- 1:00pm |
Hosted Gaming Session: Talisman
A hosted session of the legendary fantasy adventure game! Up to eight players, each with unique abilities, must race to seize control of the fabled Crown of Command! Fight monsters (and each other!), find treasures, learn and wield magical spells! But don't forget to get a Talisman along the way...
Hosted by Kendall Learning Resources |
| 11:00am- 1:00pm |
Literacy Bingo
Literacy Bingo hosted and presented by Between the Margins, the Kendall Campus book club! Show your love of literature of all types in a fast-paced game of live bingo! Identify authors, genres, titles, and 'Get Lit in the Library'!
Hosted by Kendall Learning Resources |
| 12:00pm |
Graphic Novel Group: Let’s Play “Peak”
Join us for a live Let’s Play of Peak, where we’ll scale digital cliffs and dive into The Climber manga to explore how games and graphic novels both capture the thrill, struggle, and solitude of the climb.
Hosted by North Learning Resources |
| 11:00am- 1:00pm |
5th Level Dungeons & Dragons
For more experienced wizards, warriors and adventurers, take on a quest to recover magical items scattered through mythological realms! Pre-generated characters and all supplies needed provided.
Hosted by Kendall Learning Resources |
| 11:00am- 1:00pm |
Dungeons & Dragons Bootcamp
For brand-new players and the curious, come play and learn the popular adventure role-playing game (now almost 50 years old!). All supplies needed provided. Hosted by the Kendall Campus D&D Club.
Hosted by Kendall Learning Resources |
| 12:00pm |
Tabletop Games Day: Dungeons & Dragons and More
Hosted by North Learning Resources |
Week 4
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12:00 & 4:30pm |
A statistical workshop to winning more games. Virtual workshop presented via Zoom.
Hosted by Hialeah Learning Resources |
| 2:00pm |
Movie Night & Popcorn: Screening of Anime “Belle” Hosted by North Learning Resources |
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For more information, please contact your local campus library. |
