Game Library

Analog and Digital Game Collections at Hampshire College

Games at the Hampshire College Library

Search the Collection

See what games are available and where to find them in the Library! Browse the list of all games in our library catalog:

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  • Games are not reservable. All games must be checked out and returned to the Hampshire College Library.
  • You can check out board games for one week at a time, with the opportunity for two renewals.
  • You can check out video games for four weeks at a time, with the opportunity for one renewal.
  • Games may only be checked out to current Five College students, staff, and faculty.

Board Game Geek

Access the Harold F. Johnson Library collection on Board Game Geek (BGG) to filter games, search by certain game mechanics, and more:

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For an advanced search on BGG, check the "Search Games Owned" checkbox and enter user: HFJGameLibrary

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Special Thanks

Thank you very much to everyone who has contributed to the creation and maintenance of the game library! We would particularly like to thank:

  • The founder of this unique collection Ira Fay, former assistant professor of computer science and game design.
  • The game Library task force: Abigail Baines, Anne Macon, Chris Tamma, Heather McCann, Jane Pickles, John Bruner, and Thea Atwood.
  • The wonderful alums who donated, including; Bradford N. Barr, Zachary B. Clemente, Dillon C. Compton, Daniel P. Eareckson, Dylan S. Holmes, Rory A. Madden, Joe Minton, Andrew Rosequist, Noell C. Serafino and Nicholas C. Clover-Brown, Vibhu Norby, Evan J. Silberman, Ananda G. Valenzuela, Larry Wolf, and Eric L. Neagle.
  • Joe Minton and Vibhu Norby for generosity above and beyond.
  • Denise Batalha for designing the logo.
  • All boardgamegeek.com members and others who donated, including; Kade Kuecker (keekb), Justin Bourgman (bourgman), and Scott Wishart (wishasc), Krista Donnelly (kldonnelly), Ryan (yelltom), Beverly Hindle, Toph Woodward, and Benjamin Peal.
  • Additional thanks to Chris Semple, Gamewright, Ian Birdsall, Fantasy Flight Games, Jennifer Gunter King, Jeffrey Wolfman, Laura Sizer, Paula Harmon, Jean Sepanski, Mr. B from Rockin’ B Games, J. Adam Bailey from Off the Wall Games, and Samantha Lariviere.