Question
Imagine you are a board game creator with a great new idea, but little business experience. What are some of the benefits you could get out of going to a board game conference or convention?
List at least 2 and do not use Al
List at least 2 and do not use Al
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Short answer: lots. A convention gives you direct business benefits plus practical, hands‑on help you can’t get online.
Key benefits
- Meet publishers, manufacturers and retailers face‑to‑face — pitch your game, find printing/production partners, and get quotes and timelines.
- Rapid, varied playtesting — run many sessions with different player types and get immediate, actionable feedback to tighten rules and balance.
- Networking with creators and service providers — find artists, graphic designers, editors, photographers, and freelancers you can hire or partner with.
- Learn real business skills — panels/workshops cover crowdfunding, pricing, distribution, shipping, contracts, and marketing.
- Pitch opportunities — formal pitch events or impromptu meetings can lead to licensing or publishing deals.
- Market research and trend spotting — see what’s selling, what components players like, and what mechanics are hot right now.
- Press and influencer exposure — meet reviewers, podcasters, and content creators who can build early buzz.
- Practical sourcing insight — inspect component samples, compare quality from multiple vendors, and make better cost estimates.
If you want, I can suggest a one‑page pitch template and a short checklist of what to bring to make the most of a convention.
Key benefits
- Meet publishers, manufacturers and retailers face‑to‑face — pitch your game, find printing/production partners, and get quotes and timelines.
- Rapid, varied playtesting — run many sessions with different player types and get immediate, actionable feedback to tighten rules and balance.
- Networking with creators and service providers — find artists, graphic designers, editors, photographers, and freelancers you can hire or partner with.
- Learn real business skills — panels/workshops cover crowdfunding, pricing, distribution, shipping, contracts, and marketing.
- Pitch opportunities — formal pitch events or impromptu meetings can lead to licensing or publishing deals.
- Market research and trend spotting — see what’s selling, what components players like, and what mechanics are hot right now.
- Press and influencer exposure — meet reviewers, podcasters, and content creators who can build early buzz.
- Practical sourcing insight — inspect component samples, compare quality from multiple vendors, and make better cost estimates.
If you want, I can suggest a one‑page pitch template and a short checklist of what to bring to make the most of a convention.