Chris Backe really loves Star Realms. In this episode, Gelb learns all about Chris's journey as a digital nomad game designer, the balance between theme and mechanics, and the importance of choosing your ambition in game design. They talk about self-publishing versus pitching to publishers, the dynamics of working with publishers, and the creative process behind developing a game. Plus, they dig into crafting effective pitches, building a business in game design, and Chris's upcoming area control game, Stake Your Claim.
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My Favorite Games is a weekly podcast where your host Gelb sits down with RPG, card game, and board game designers to geek out about the games they like to play, learn from their game design journeys, and chat about the business of how to get your game from idea to published.
About the host: Gelb is a game designer and director of the Midnight Trading Co., an Edinburgh-based board game studio that works with creatives around the world. Their first title, HotShot Pickleball is available soon. Find out more at
https://www.hotshot-pickleball.com
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If you’re interested in board games, board game design, the business of board games, table-top games, ttrpg, ccgs, collectible card games, party games, and other games, we hope you’ll enjoy this podcast.
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