Looking to self-publish your tabletop game? Thinking about whether you should run your own Kickstarter or pitch to an existing publisher? Learn from tabletop professionals and experts John D Clair (game designer, Mystic Vale), Elise Rezendes (senior RPG producer, Darrington Press), Bryan Borgman (GAMA, membership services), and Jane Hoffacker (CEO, Incredible Dream Studios), who have taken their games from ideas to the shelf. Moderated by Christopher Castagnetto.
Sunday March 30, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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This panel features live pitches to a panel of experts: Nate Murray (game publisher), Dekan Wheeler (senior product manager, Ultra Pro Entertainment), Ian Clayman (senior game designer, Exploding Kittens), and Manny Vega (game designer, Flamecraft). Pitches will be open to everything from fledgling ideas to polished design. Each designer will have roughly 5–10 minutes to present and receive feedback. The goal of the event is to help designers hone their skills in presenting their game ideas and to receive feedback about the game concepts themselves. Moderated by Christopher Castagnetto.
Sunday March 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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Roll along with players Bex Taylor-Klaus (Voltron: Legendary Defender), Lyn Rafil, Ian McQuown (The Bright Sessions), and Mayanna Berrin (StoryQuest, NY By Night) plus GM Mischa Stanton as they skate their way through a radical fantastical adventure.
Sunday March 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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Five heroes have been plucked from familiar fantasy and sci-fi worlds by the mysterious game master. To secure passage home, they must race through a series of challenges and battle to the death. Featuring Shaun Leonard, Ashleigh Morghan, John Wayne Constance, Mo Williams, Dr. Michael Tanizaki Kurland, and Nathan Beukema.
Sunday March 30, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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