Board Gaming

Strategy, Operations & Tactics

Audience, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Nerding Out, Pre-marketing

In episode 255 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, hosts Andrew and Sean dive deep into the art of strategy, tactics, and operations.

Highly Rewarding Game Loops

Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out, Video Games

Join us on this episode of the Crowdfunding Nerds as Andrew and Sean, along with Deliverance playtester Evan Gilcrest, unravel the secret sauce behind captivating gameplay loops.

Facts: Your Brain Works Better Than Meta AI

Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Facebook Ads, Pre-marketing

In episode 254 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean unravel the mysteries of Meta advertising and share how to avoid costly pitfalls.

Game Design Discussion w/ Caleb Grace, Senior Game Designer of Fantasy Flight Games

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out, Personal Growth

How does a two-time world champion in Star Trek CCG transition to a senior game designer at Fantasy Flight Games?

How Game Dev Impacts Business Longevity

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Nerding Out

In episode 250 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean delve into the fascinating world of game development, unravelling the secrets behind crafting the perfect rulebook.

Are We All Selling Game-Shaped Objects?!

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Personal Growth

Ever bought a game just because it looked cool? In Episode 248 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean explore the concept of "game shaped objects"

Co-Design: Challenges & Strengths

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Personal Growth

In episode 244 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, we dive deep with Brian and Michael Toth of Toth Games about their journey in crafting Legends of the Arena.

Rulebooks: The Real MVP

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth, Conventions, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing

In Episode 231 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean sit down with Chris George from the World Series of Board Gaming and Room and Board YouTube channel to uncover the secrets!

Can Board Games Go Pro?

Board Gaming, Case Study, Conventions, Nerding Out

Ever wondered if board gaming could be the next big spectator sport?

Mastering Board Game Pitches with Adam Porter

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study

Are you ready to level up your board game design skills?

Demonstrating Your Product

Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Crowdfunding Nerds

Ever wonder why some crowdfunding campaigns soar while others barely get off the ground? In this episode of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean unravel the secrets behind effective product demonstration for crowdfunding success.

Kickstarter Marketing Case Study: Springsign

Board Gaming, Case Study

Curious about the secret sauce behind a successful Kickstarter campaign? In Episode 208 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean are joined by Andy Mangham, developer of the game Spring Sign, for an insider's look at Kickstarter magic!

Master Your Product Pitch with Galen McCown

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study

In Episode 202 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, hosts Andrew and Sean team up with Galen McCown from Galen Games to unravel the secrets of thriving at major events like Gen Con!

Power Creep & Expanding Into Board Game Arena with Kneight Reinagel

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth

This week, Andrew and Sean sit down with web developer and board game aficionado, Kneight Reinagel, to dive deep into the world of BGA development!

How To Discover Your Target Market & Design For Them

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study

Ever wondered how to pinpoint the perfect audience for your game? Join us in Episode 189 of Crowdfunding Nerds as Andrew and Sean sit down with Marco Pecota

How To Stand Out + Newbie Designer Mistakes

Board Gaming, Community Growth

Ever wondered how to make your board game shine in a sea of competitors? Or curious about the common traps that new publishers fall into?

Launching Your Second Kickstarter With Dave Beck

Board Gaming, Case Study, Crowdfunding Campaign, Pre-marketing

Are you ready to distill the secrets of a smash-hit board game? In episode 184 of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean are joined by the mastermind behind "Distilled," Dave Beck of Paverson Games!

Handling Criticism, Fame, and Success

Audience, Board Gaming, Personal Growth

Hey there, fellow nerds! Are you ready to dive into the emotional rollercoaster of game creation?

Galactic Cruise – How To Launch With 13K Kickstarter Followers

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Campaign

Join us for this cosmic conversation and learn how to keep your campaign cruising smoothly towards success.

Predictions for 2024!

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

We envision a future where games are compact, streamlined, and focused on solo play. We also predict the rise of Game Found, potentially overtaking Kickstarter.

Unveiling Success: Crowdfunding Tactics and Viral Game Campaigns

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Facebook Ads

Welcome to Episode 156 of Crowdfunding Nerds! I'm Andrew, and alongside my co-host Sean, we're going to unravel the secrets behind a successful crowdfunding campaign. This episode marks our 3-year anniversary and we've got a ton of exciting topics to cover!

Andrew & Sean React! Episodes 6-10 Revisited

Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Nerds, Ecommerce, Emails, Facebook Ads, Personal Growth, Pre-marketing

Welcome, crowdfunding enthusiasts! I'm your host, Andrew, joined by my co-host Sean, for Episode 152 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast.

Table Presence: Crafting Irresistible Board Games

Board Gaming, Case Study

Welcome back to Crowdfunding Nerds, episode 151! Today we're thrilled to have Joe Slack with us. Ever wondered what makes a board game irresistible?

A Crowdfunding Page Template With Ben O’Brien

Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Video Games

Marketing specialist Ben O’Brien of Curve Games joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to discuss transitioning from the board game industry to the video game industry, alongside crafting engaging crowdfunding campaign pages.

Episode 1-5 Rewind

Audience, Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Community Growth, Crowdfunding Nerds, Facebook Ads, Pre-marketing

The Crowdfunding Nerds revisit the first five episodes of the podcast to talk about key elements and industry updates since recording them.

Setting Appropriate Backer Expectations For Fulfilment With Scott Pease

Audience, Board Gaming, Case Study, Distribution & Fulfilment, Ecommerce, Video Games

Scott Pease of Snap Ships Tactics, Tony Hawk Pro Skater and Guitar Hero fame joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about setting backer expectations for tabletop fulfilment.

Interfacing With Retailers Just Got A Whole Lot Easier /w Brendan McCaskell

Audience, Board Gaming, Crowdfunding Campaign, Distribution & Fulfilment

Brendan McCaskell of Open Owl Studios (formally OOMM Games) joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about marketing Stonesaga and Mythwind while presenting a neat way for publishers to connect with retailers.

3 Key Elements That Make Booths Successful At The UKGE

Board Gaming, Community Growth, Conventions

Sean explains his adventures at the UKGE while giving some tips on how to run an effective booth.

How To Leverage YouTube As A Games Publisher

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study, Community Growth

Gabe Barrett of The Board Game Design Lab joins the Crowdfunding Nerds to talk about everything he has learnt about YouTube.

Playing The Long Game In The Board Game Industry

Behind the Business, Board Gaming, Case Study

The Crowdfunding Nerds discuss catastrophic success and cover some things that will help you think about the long game success in the board game industry.