video games -- public performance?

Hello all,

I am a youth services librarian at a public library. We’re interested in hosting video game tournaments in the library, but are concerned about public performance restrictions. On one hand, it seems that the games are intended to be played in groups, on the other̷0; well, we want to be safe. Can you give any guidance?

 

Thanks in advance.

Laura

I would also love to hear any advice on this issue. I haven̵7;t seen anywhere you can purchase PPR for games or gaming parties. I work at a college and students wish to have DDR parties and other gaming events. In the past, I have read the backs of game boxes, emailed game companies, read over their websites and surfed the internet looking for advice without any results, yeah or nay. I have also looked to Kenneth Crews books for advice. I have told the students no without PPR which would technically also mean that they really shouldn217;t be gaming in their dorm lounges either. The students point out that hotels have gaming parties all of the time, some hosted by gaming companies such as EA and some not, but all largely advertised although most don’t charge in hopes that you will rent a room for the night. Apparently they don’t get that gamers are sleep deprived. Some charge a catering fee.

 

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Hello all,

I am a youth services librarian at a public library. We’re interested in hosting video game tournaments in the library, but are concerned about public performance restrictions. On one hand, it seems that the games are intended to be played in groups, on the other̷0; well, we want to be safe. Can you give any guidance?

 

Thanks in advance.

Laura