Playtime PR’s Libraries Board Game Club returns

Playtime PR’s Libraries Board Game Club is returning for the fifth time – with a further 100 games landing with public libraries across the UK in the Autumn.

The initiative has delivered 3,800 games into 400 public libraries to date. Autumn will see another collection of board games distributed to 100 libraries across the country, providing opportunities for play, interaction and social connection.

“Libraries Board Game Club continues to be such an important initiative for us,” said Ceriann Smith, Managing Director at Playtime PR.

“We live in uncertain times, so it feels more important than ever to provide opportunities and access to play for everyone. The programme has had some amazing results, with 119 new board game clubs established over the last two years, and a further 131 library board game collections refreshed and revamped to date.

“We’re looking forward to being able to increase these figures even more with this latest phase. The commitment of companies that have supported the initiative has been crucial to its success – huge thanks to the teams at Big Potato, Ravensburger, Orchard Toys, Asmodee, Moose Games, Hachette Games, Exploding Kittens, Golden Bear, Gibsons Games, Spin Master, Ridley’s Games, Imagination Games, Clarendon Games and Smart Games for their involvement to date.”

Spaces are limited, so any games companies that are interested in getting involved, should contact [email protected]

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