Today a large number of influential names from the board game and tabletop space have announced their support and endorsement for Kamala Harris for the 2024 US Presidential Election. Gamers4Harris is a group of 700+ “creators of your favorite games” that want to support Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz.
In the statement release on the official Gamers4Harris website the group explains that they see Harris as a winner. “She has presided over the best economy in the world. She’s an ardent defender of reproductive rights. She has battled crime, fought for the downtrodden, and supported American workers. She stands with our allies and stands up to our enemies abroad. She knows how things are done, and she gets them done.”
The statement continues to explain that in Harris and Walz they see a mix of competitiveness as well as a spirit of cooperation. Key aspects of their campaign that the group highlights is Harris’ ability to so quickly unify the party around her and building a solid campaign so quickly. Walz achievements have also been noted including how he has expanded “the safety net, lifted up his constituents, and done it with charm and grace. Plus, he loves his Sega Dreamcast. Our kind of guy.”
On the topic of “the other guys” Gamers4Harris label them “Cheaters. They run on fear, rage, and denial of rights. […] Project 2025 spells out a fascist agenda that will destroy the government and the rights of Americans. Trump is an insurrectionist grifter who’s been found liable for sexual assault, convicted of fraud, fined hundreds of millions of dollars, and is facing years in jail.”
We make games because we like competition and cooperation. We’ve been given two candidates who express those qualities beautifully. If you like our games, do us and yourselves a solid. – Gamers4Harris
On their website, there is the option to join the cause if you are a member of the game and puzzle industry, links to Kamala Harris’ donation page for those who wish to contribute monetarily, a link to Kamala Harris’ volunteer page, as well as a link to how to vote.
Who is part of Gamers4Harris?
You can view the full list of all 700+ current members of Gamers4Harrs. Notable names include Scott Alden, Founder of BoardGameGeek, Jeremy Crawford, Game Director at Dungeons & Dragons, Richard Garfield, Game Designer and Creator of Magic The Gathering, to name just a few.
Chances are if you peruse your board game shelf and look up some designer names and companies you’ll find a few names on this list.