Get a free bag stuffed with fun free stuff & help raise money for charity!
Description:
Worldbuilders is a charity founded by author Pat Rothfuss in order to use the collective power of readers, fellow authors and book lovers to make the world a better place. We raise money for other charities who we believe do the best work in their field: Heifer International, Mercy Corps, and First Book. These charities' missions and values are exactly what we have in mind when we think, "Where can this money do the most good?" We’re excited for the opportunity at Gen Con to have fans play games with some of their favorite celebrities all while generating money for these three charities who make sure the money we raise gets to where it’s needed most, and where it will do some real, long-term good.
Get a free bag stuffed with fun free stuff & help raise money for charity!
Description:
Worldbuilders is a charity founded by author Pat Rothfuss in order to use the collective power of readers, fellow authors and book lovers to make the world a better place. We raise money for other charities who we believe do the best work in their field: Heifer International, Mercy Corps, and First Book. These charities' missions and values are exactly what we have in mind when we think, "Where can this money do the most good?" We’re excited for the opportunity at Gen Con to have fans play games with some of their favorite celebrities all while generating money for these three charities who make sure the money we raise gets to where it’s needed most, and where it will do some real, long-term good.
Finally a chance to play with the hosts! Pull up a chair, grab a character, & try to survive as the guys GM for you! "A couple things are gonna happen."
Since 2001, we've helped make good games better. You will be matched with a Protospiel veteran who will teach you an awesome unpublished card or board game. It's like playing games from the future!
In the dark past, nations fought wars to settle conflicts - but no longer. Instead, we create monsters out of Play-Doh & have them settle our differences by fighting in the Monster Battle Arena!
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In the dark past, we fought wars to settle conflicts between nations. But no longer do we wage barbaric fights. The human race has evolved. Instead, we create monsters out of Play-Doh and have them settle our differences by fighting in the Monster Battle Arena! (Hey, it’s better than guns and stuff.) Build your monster with actual Play-Doh, fight in the arena, and lead your nation to victory! Based on the venerable Clay-O-Rama rules, you’ll take a role as a country with a grievance. Then you'll create a fist-sized monster out of Play-Doh (which is provided). Depending on how you build it, your monster will have different kinds of speed, attacks, and special powers. Finally, you'll enter your monster into the arena and have them all fight to see who wins!
A lightweight board game about becoming the best food truck titan. We will be giving away 1 copy in a Play to Win format to the winner of each game played. Gen Con 2017 release.
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Truck Off is a 2-6 player lightweight board game about becoming the best food truck titan. We'll be giving away one copy of the game to each table that shows up to play! One game will be awarded to each game winner. Max 10 games given away. Show up ready to learn and try something new! Gen Con 2017 release.
What does it take to break into the roleplaying game industry as writer or editor? Learn the pros and cons of freelancing for RPGs and advice on pitfalls to avoid.
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Many of us have been gamers of one sort of another much of our lives, and we continue to juggle that passion with less-fun responsibilities, like paying the bills. But there are ways to make a living developing and working on games! It's a challenging industry, for sure, and no one's career path is quite the same as another's. Come learn about one author's professional adventures in the gaming world and get some advice on how to break in (and mistakes to avoid).
So you've figured out how your game works. Now what? Come find out how playtesting helps the designer get out of their head & connect with their audience.
Please Continue: the benefits of Retakes and Feedback
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Video games give players multiple chances, why shouldn't we do the same. We will discuss the benefits and pitfalls of retaking assessments as opposed to just giving a grade.
Your favorite live-on-pay-per-view death sport is back! The game that turns brass dragons green with envy is back with wilder matches, new challenges, & new high-impact rules!
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Your favorite live-on-pay-per-view death sport is back, with a whole new rules set! The game that turns brass dragons green with envy, is back! Now powered by the updated rule system, this game is wilder than ever! All new challenges, all new high-impact rules set, same old attitude!