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Simple Thoughts on Signs

Trevor Lehmann • June 8, 2016Blog, Convention Coach

The first board game convention I attended, I did not even think about bringing a sign. After all, the convention had a schedule and numbered tables to indicate where games were being played; why did I need to provide a sign? Admittedly, I was naive thinking that the convention organizers…

Validating Players and Accepting Feedback

Trevor Lehmann • June 8, 2016Blog, Convention Coach

I always bring a notepad to conventions. Nothing fancy; purely the Dollar Store variety. This notepad is to record feedback from gamers who stop at my booth (perhaps attracted by a candy dish or hook line). As a rule, I write down all feedback players provide when playing my game.…

Top 6 Reasons You Need to Share a Table

Trevor Lehmann • June 8, 2016Blog, Convention Coach

As the platform for budding game designers an promoters to showcase their games, convention managers know the value of these tables and charge accordingly. Larger conventions can charge hundreds of dollars for you to set up a table, knowing that used correctly, you can get a lot of attention for…

The Third Wheel: Bringing new players into the Fold

Trevor Lehmann • June 8, 2016Blog, Convention Coach

We have all been there. You are at a convention and things are going great. You’ve got an engaged group of players trying out your game, they are having a great time and everything is perfect. Then the Third Wheel comes along. This is the guy or girl that comes…