We told you about the Barnes & Noble, “Casual Game Gatherings” in 57, or about 9%, of its stores in last March.
The company is now expanding game events to the full 640-store chain, the company announced. The first event, a “Tabletop Gaming Meet Up,” will be held April 30, around five featured games: Machi Koro, Superfight, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin, and Qwirkle.
Participants will compete against each other with prizes for the winners, including a Machi Koro Diamine Promo Card Pack, a Qwirkle Brainteaser Book, and Superfight Promo Card Sets.
Barnes & Noble VP-Toys & Games Kathleen Campisano said
“Seeing our customers respond so positively to the game gatherings we hosted at select stores was not only rewarding, but it crystalized what we believed all along: customers in local communities are looking for an alternative evening out,”
Distributor Publisher Services (an leading North American sales and fulfillment service organization) Andrew Lupp says this event is a pivotal.
“The tabletop gaming industry has always had a wide appeal to Americans as a fun, engaging pastime, but we see Barnes & Noble’s entry into events and gatherings as a game changer, They’re creating the social experience and building new communities to bring these games to many more gamers around the country.”
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