Whether it’s phrased: What if someone steals my idea? What if someone steals your idea? I don’t want to talk about my idea, someone might steal it… The fear is the same. The reality is that an idea by itself is worthless — it’s the execution of...
For many folks, having a booth at the biggest board game convention is a perfect opportunity to get your game out there in the world. Having gone to Essen three times now, I was curious about the other side. What’s it like to a run a booth? I talked to Paul...
I’m back from Essen… and there’s a lot to unpack. I mean that in both the game designer way (lots to learn and share) and the physical way (I literally overpacked my bags and now have to slim down before the next move)… Whether you also...
Whether you’re pitching at Essen or another convention, there’s definitely a process. I hesitate to call myself an expert on this one, but my meeting schedule for this Essen is officially full. Actually, a little too full. That said, I’ve made more...
The original review, as published in October 2019, covered the 1st edition. The links and photos have been updated to refer you to the 2nd edition of the book, which came out in March 2022.  I’ve been meaning to review more of the books I’ve been reading behind the...
