Surveys
GAMA has started doing surveys to gather information for its members to use when making their business decisions.
If you are a member and can not see the survey results to download (a few sections down the page), please sign-in. After you sign in, you should see the files.
Brochures
A variety of brochures are available for community use. "Questions and Answers about Role-Playing Games" is aimed largely at parents who have concerns about the nature of these games. It is also a useful tool for professionals who have to deal with these questions.
"Dealing with Parents" is aimed at retailers who may have parents who are concerned about their children playing hobby games. It is a tool to help retailers sensitively answer the parent's questions and allay fears.
The Games in Education Committee has produced several brochures highlighting games that teach certain skill sets. Each brochure has a slightly different focus. For more on Games In Education and to download these brochures, please visit the Games In Education page.
Suggested Reading
The
GAMA Retail Division Board has put together a list of books they
recommend for all retailers, especially beginning ones. Purchase them
for yourself at your local book store, buy them from us online, or stop
by the GAMA booth the next time you see us to preview copies and
acquire one for yourself on the spot!
Why We Buy by Paco Underhill
- $15.00
Call of the Mall by Paco Underhill
- $14.00
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al and Laura
Ries - $15.95
The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding by Al and Laura
Ries - $18.95
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
- $15.95
It's Okay to Be the Boss: The Step-by-Step Guide to
Becoming the Manager Your Employees Need by Bruce Tulgan - $23.95
Secret Service: Hidden Systems That Deliver Unforgettable
Customer Service by John R. DiJulius III - $17.95
The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to
Getting the Right Things Done (Harperbusiness Essentials) by Peter F. Drucker -
$15.95
Delivering Knock Your Socks off Service by
Bell and Zemke - $18.95
Other Resources
Steve Cole's RUNNING A GAME PUBLISHING COMPANY
This book is a good resource written by Stephen Cole, an industry veteran who has published over 100 game titles since his first in 1975, most notable among them being "Star Fleet Battles."
Click here to go to the site hosting a free download of the book: http://www.starfleetgames.com/book/
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