Board Game industry veterans Jen Graham-Macht (@jgrahammy / Keymaster Games) & Danni Loe (@dannibelow / Flat River Games) discuss industry conundrums we face as a board game community.
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Unboxed: A Board Game Industry Discussion
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Can you market your board game like a blockbuster movie?
We think through this strategy for a tabletop release using tools shared in Harvard professor @anitaelberse.bsky.social's book Blockbusters. The strategy may be within reach already.
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Gaming can be an escape for players. Does that mean certain themes are off limits? ๐ค
Tory Brown (@downtowntbrown.bsky.social) of Votes for Women (@fortcircle.bsky.social) doesn't think so. She balances harsh realities with inspiring messages ๐ช
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How do you reach your audience amidst an onslaught of distractions?
Deirdre Cross shares her experience in leadership roles at mass market-focused companies: what works and what doesn't for breaking through the noise, and where we go from here.
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Planning an event to promote an upcoming release or fan favorite title? ๐ช
Hear from Ben Green, who's no stranger to event planning and maximizing the effort involved, whether that's with local game stores or a worldwide jamboree ๐
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Sidelines can be an awesome addition to your catalog ๐คฉ or take away from your core focus ๐ฎโ๐จ
They're tough to get right, so we connected with Andrew Loremen, CEO of @manyworldstavern.bsky.social, whose merch consistently catches our eyes ๐
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Time for a ๐ฟ Bonus Round ๐ฟ
There are always events on the calendar! But what makes a person decide to attend one?
@symphonyhorror.bsky.social shares expert advice on building trust and finding your target audience while hosting events.
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At what point in your career do you stop learning? ๐ค
Trick question! @mmmmmmmercury.bsky.social joins us to talk about the power of continued learning from a unique designer-forward perspective, with parallel benefits across several roles ๐๏ธ
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A job in the tabletop games industry is a dream come true ๐
๐กWe're joined by @itsrossthompson.bsky.social, Director of Marketing at @atomicmassgames.bsky.social to shed light on the job search journey and best practices in tabletop.
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Maybe you've heard of Flip 7. Or maybe you've seen it on your table because your friends keep asking to play it! ๐
David Blanchard of @theop.games joins us to share the story and strategy behind our new favorite card game.
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Good graphic design can make or break a game experience. Whether it's complementing the theme to driving UX, graphic design is an unsung hero ๐ฒ
@mpco.bsky.social joins Unboxed to share his design philosophies and experiences ๐
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Unboxed: A Board Game Industry Discussion
Unboxed: A Board Game Industry Discussion
Getting a job in the tabletop games industry is a dream come true! Knowing where to start your search though, can be a very daunting task. In this episode we're joined by Ross Thompson, industryโฆ