Learn how to connect your clients to professional services they may need, build a real feeling of community, and market your store through joint sponsored events.
Description:
Gamers run into three main issues impacting Game Store Owners (GSOs): Not enough money to buy games they want; Not enough time to play the games they have; Too worried about work/budget/cash flow to enjoy the games they do play. With the "Rise of Geekdom", many gamers are career-minded individuals that want to slay the occasional dragon. There are people in your community who want to meet these people, help them reach their goals, and share the same interests. Jeff Riegle is an independent financial adviser, backed by LPL. As avid gamer, Jeff wants to help GSOs learn how to reach out, qualify, and harness these community members and their services.
Join the Pokémon Organized Play team as we introduce themselves, the Organized Play program, and the many ways to join in on the fun!
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From movies and TV shows to video and card games, the Pokémon brand is stronger than ever. Join in on the Pokémon fun with Play! Pokémon Leadership as we talk about bringing the many pillars of Pokémon to your store or school.
What Gamemastering Taught Me About Being a Better Teacher
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Creating engaging sessions for role-players can be similar to engaging students in class. In this session, we will explore how lessons learned from running a game can apply to teaching.
Examine the psychology of superhero stories and how these modern mythologies can help child (and adult) development.
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This discussion will examine the psychology of superhero stories and how these modern mythologies can help children (and adults) with cognitive and emotional development. The lecture will explore the developmental technologies of story and play and together we will discover the positive lessons that can be learned from the challenges these fictional characters overcome.
Words Become Art: Blackout Poetry and Ekphratic Storytelling In The Classroom
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Blackout poetry is a unique activity that can be used to study narrative structure. Let’s create blackout poetry, give an impromptu poetry reading, and discuss ideas for use in the classroom.
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Blackout poetry is a fun and unique activity that can be used to study storytelling and narrative structure. Let’s create blackout poetry, participate in an impromptu poetry reading, and discuss ideas for lesson plans in the classroom. Materials will be provided.
Common business situations and the game industry collide in this Clue-meets-Family-Feud style seminar. Case studies, in-class analysis, & expert advice!
Our Director of Sales & Mktg takes you through a look at what's new and upcoming from Arcane Wonders, as well as some looks at existing titles and upcoming retailer support offerings.
We'll present our new retail releases for Fall 2021. With all-new fun on the horizon, we'll also take a look at the evergreens that continue to support retail efforts.