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Board game veterans Jen (@playsatellite) & Danni (@dannibelow) discuss industry conundrums. Logo @hundredweightco.

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Thanks for supporting us here since Day 1 of Unboxed!

With recent events, we've decided to explore other platforms. You can now find us here in the aether!

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And, of course, wherever you enjoy your podcasts 🎧

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Sidelines can be an awesome addition to your catalog 🤩 or take away from your core focus 😮‍💨

They're tough to get right, so we connected with Andrew Loremen, CEO of @manyworldstav, whose merch consistently catches our eyes 🙌

Listen here!
https://t.co/gQdyGtYgkY

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Time for a 💿 Bonus Round 💿

There are always events on the calendar! But what makes a person decide to attend one?

@SymphonyEntert3 shares expert advice on building trust and finding your target audience while hosting events.

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Gaming can be an escape for players. Does that mean certain themes are off limits? 🤔

Tory Brown, designer of Votes for Women (@fortcircle), doesn't think so. She balances the harsh realities of history and making a product with a message 💪

Listen here!
https://t.co/sSLS2f9bGt

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Maybe you've heard of Flip 7. Or maybe you've seen it on your table because your friends keep asking to play it! 🃏

David Blanchard of @TheOpGames joins us to share the story and strategy behind our new favorite card game.

Check out this episode!
https://t.co/MvhuAWKJKu

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Good graphic design can make or break a game experience. Whether it's complementing the theme to driving UX, graphic design is an unsung hero 🎲

@co_paquette joins Unboxed to share his design philosophies and experiences 🃏

https://t.co/idrQpr6Hlc

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Partnering with content creators is a core part of tabletop marketing. How do we get the most out of these strategies? 🤔

@dani_standring joins us to talk about a vital part of these relationships - collaboration 🤝

Check out S2E6! https://t.co/AnFDQAoemN

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Bonus Round with Ross Connell - https://t.co/tEoGt9era0

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Ross would appreciate us capturing some recording in the moment while we worked on the outro to his episode!

So here's us being our usual silly selves during recording. And you can hear what Ross has to say about product photography on the latest Bonus Round episode of Unboxed.

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Inspired by Danni and Jen on the @UnboxedPod_ , I finally got my first Woobles kit to the table and am having fun so far. Just need to work on keeping tension in the thread and speed should pick up!

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Wow when you write it down like that, we accomplished a ton at GAMA from networking to growing new skills and sharing some established ones with others! Read about it here ⬇️

https://t.co/wLRsQo4wHR

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@PurpleMoose23 It's looking great so far!!

[Jen Loves Dinosaurs 🦕 (@grahammy.bsky.social) @PlaySatellite]

Yes! Crocheting makes me better at my job. I’m sure of it! And music, and movies, and books, and F1, and golf…all of it ⛳️

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What can we say except THANK YOU?

We returned from #GAMAExpo with our cups overflowing with gratitude for everyone who:
🐑 joined our seminars
☕chatted during @WomenInToys networking
💬 shared new ideas they were inspired to try

We are so excited to keep creating for you 💖

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This must be scientifically proven by now: Hobbies make us better at our jobs ✨

We share (with lots of laughs) some of our personal hobbies (mainly Woobles) and reflect on how those joys impact our work 🧶

Catch the Season 2, Episode 5 here: https://t.co/IraDctpbQo

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Time for a 💿 Bonus Round 💿

When marketing is in your DNA, you can't help but inject it into every creative project 🧬

@zacdixon from IV Studio shares how thinking about marketing from a product's inception has helped them land hit after hit.

https://t.co/U6iC9QaXwy

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Season 2, Episode 4 - https://t.co/KYJnpLS8NX

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Thinking of diving into the world of licensed gaming? Johnny O'Neal and his team at @bwisegames navigate the ins and out of relationships and product building for a beloved IP gracefully. Catch the interview on our latest episode of Unboxed!

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Catch the episode here: https://t.co/nMbBt3QmrJ

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🎙️S2, Episode 4 is live🎙️

Ever heard of the Cosmere RPG? It hasn't come out yet & it’s making waves as the #1 most-funded Kickstarter game campaign 🤯

@johnny0neal shares the @bwisegames journey from the launch of Boss Monster to raising the bar for licensed gaming.

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Just a few days left to tell us exactly what type of merch you'd like to see from Unboxed this year 🎁

We already have some things in the works 👀 , but we want to hear from you too! 🙌

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