Vox Republica Couch2Con: How To Pitch Your Game [Repost]

Note: Podcast hosts Erin and Ryan are currently enjoying a holiday away. They offer their episode from last season's recorded episode for Couch2Con, originally posted on 8/12/14.

Episode Couch2Con: How To Pitch Your Game [Repost]

In Erin and Ryan's Couch2Con episode, they talk to Cory Jones, Jason Tagmire, and Makenzie Cameron about pitching games at conventions.

Length: 31:50

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Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast!

We post new episodes every Thursday, with each episode being about 20 - 30 minutes long.

DESCRIPTION: This special episode was recorded for the Couch2Con project, used as a means to get people into walking practice for convention season. Erin and Ryan talk to a number of industry folk about pitching games at conventions.

GUEST: Cory Jones of Cryptozoic Entertainment, and game designers Jason Tagmire, and Makenzie Cameron.

RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES:

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QUICK TOPICS:

Couch2Con

LENGTHY TOPIC:

Being a designer looking to pitch at a larger convention.
Which approaches work to catch the attention of publishers? And which don't? Are there any helpful organizations for up-and-coming designers? Are conventions even necessary for designer success? Red flags to avoid in a pitch. How to maximize your pitch's effectiveness. Being a publisher being pitched to at a convention.
What qualities they look for when designers approach them. The difference between a scheduled and unscheduled pitch. Does a publisher's personal game preferences impact your odds of success? The three essential questions a designer has to be able to answer in a pitch.

We’d love to hear from you! You can send questions or feedback via email at podcast@cardboardrepublic.com. You can also reach us social media, including Twitter and BoardGameGeek.

 

Audio Credits: Intro music track is "Swing!" by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.