Wondering how the Tabletop Games industry is being affected by the worldwide pandemic? Curious about what you need to do to successfully design and crowdfund your game in this digital era? We’ve invited game designer Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games to have a conversation about the current state of the games industry, and to learn some best practices for those designing and playtesting games. Discussion followed by live Q&A session.

Early-stage game design strategies and working-from-home tips

The pros and cons of digital playtesting and online simulation

How to build and engage your community without conventions

Updates on the production and manufacturing process

Crowdfunding, online sales, and fulfillment insights

Jamey Stegmaier runs the day-to-day operations of Stonemaier Games located in St. Louis, Missouri. Jamey has a life-long passion for playing and designing games. He’s designed games such as Viticulture, Euphoria, Scythe, and Tapestry. He’s run eight crowdfunding campaigns which have raised over $3.2 million, and he shares his insights, mistakes, and lessons on his blog.

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Developing and Playtesting Your New Game During the Pandemic