21+ International Games Day. National games day became international games day (igd) in 2012 and international games week (igw) in 2017. Learn about the history and global impact of international games month, a free event that celebrates games and gaming in libraries.

It is auspiced by the american library association. National games day was started by jenny levine and scott nicholson in 2007. Igm is an annual international initiative that helps libraries promote the educational, social, and recreational value of all forms of games.