Board Game Design - From Prototype to Product

This session will draw on the experiences of a panel of game designer who have brought a game to market. The panelists have a variety of different experience in the choices game makers face. Each will share the experience of their path, which will be followed by a moderated discussion. Topics will include:

• Moving from concept to prototype
• Play testing prototypes
• Copyright, patent or open source
• Options manufacturing and printing
• Self publishing vs Big Publishers
• Crowd fundraising
• Distribution and marketing of independent games

This will be of interest to anyone with a board game idea or design who is curious about the process and options for bringing the game to the masses.

Agenda

• Welcome (3 minutes)
• Panelist Stories (32 minutes, 8 minute each)
• Questions and Answers (20 minutes)

Panelists.

Emma Larkins Game designer and publisher	Liza Rivera Salta Creator of Face Factor™
Jonathan Ritter-Roderick Senior Outreach Lead, Tabletop Games at Kickstarter	Omari Akil Game Designer, Content Creator, Community Builder