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      2. TAKE THE TROBIL TO TEACH YOUR GAME RIGHT
      TAKE THE TROBIL TO TEACH YOUR GAME RIGHT
      • Peter VaughanPeter Vaughan
      • ASKING FOR TROBILS
      • BOARD GAMES
      • October 26, 2016
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      TAKE THE TROBIL TO TEACH YOUR GAME RIGHT

      Chris Strain wrote one of my favorite pieces on the League, called Teaching a Game. I’ve referred to it several times, because I believe it is an art to bring someone…

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      TABLETOP TOPS 2015
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      • ARBORETUM
      • ASKING FOR TROBILS
      • November 27, 2015
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      TABLETOP TOPS 2015

      Ok, you’ve read the tabletop tips and thanks. Now, just in time for holiday discounted shopping, it’s time for tops. The Leaguers were asked what 1-3 games that they LOVED in 2015, and…

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      STRETCH GOALS, WHO NEEDS ‘EM
      • Christian StrainChristian Strain
      • ASKING FOR TROBILS
      • BOARD GAMES
      • August 5, 2015
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      STRETCH GOALS, WHO NEEDS ‘EM

      The next Kickstarter from Kraken Games, Flippin Monsters, will not feature any Stretch Goals. There’s been an overwhelming attitude lately among creators that Stretch Goals are an absolute must. Backers expect…

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      DEMOING AT THE FIRST BGG FAMILY CON
      • Christian StrainChristian Strain
      • ASKING FOR TROBILS
      • BGGFAM
      • May 27, 2015
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      DEMOING AT THE FIRST BGG FAMILY CON

      A few weeks ago I was asked by our good friend and publisher, Peter Vaughan of Squirmy Beast and Ad Magic/Breaking Games if I could demo Letter Tycoon at BoardGameGeek Family Con that ended just this…

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      THE LEAGUE RUNDOWN: APRIL
      • Scott CaputoScott Caputo
      • ASKING FOR TROBILS
      • BEARANOIA: ONE OF YOU IS A BEAR
      • May 1, 2015
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      THE LEAGUE RUNDOWN: APRIL

      WHAT WAS YOUR PRIMARY PROJECT THIS MONTH? WHAT GAME IS HOT FOR YOU RIGHT NOW? BRAD BROOKS While I’ve been making progress on several prototypes my number one priority is…

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      REFLECTIONS #3: THE FACE OF SUCCESS
      • Christian StrainChristian Strain
      • ADVICE
      • ASKING FOR TROBILS
      • October 17, 2014
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      REFLECTIONS #3: THE FACE OF SUCCESS

      Running a Kickstarter campaign can be a constant battle against negativity. When Asking for Trobils finally reached funding, I was elated, but that feeling didn’t last very long. It wasn’t more than…

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      REFLECTIONS #2: MICRO-GOALS
      • Christian StrainChristian Strain
      • ADVICE
      • ASKING FOR TROBILS
      • October 10, 2014
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      REFLECTIONS #2: MICRO-GOALS

      If you’re lucky enough to have had Kickstarter projects that fund in the first day or two, then you’ve never had to contend with the following problem: How do we, as…

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      REFLECTION #1: BACKERS FIRST
      • Christian StrainChristian Strain
      • ADD ONS
      • ADVICE
      • October 3, 2014
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      REFLECTION #1: BACKERS FIRST

      I’ve just completed a 35 day successful Kickstarter and my first pearl of wisdom to share; don’t run a 35 day Kickstarter. It’s a great deal more work than you would…

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      TEACHING A GAME
      • Christian StrainChristian Strain
      • ASKING FOR TROBILS
      • BOARD GAME
      • July 28, 2014
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      TEACHING A GAME

      You know this game, inside and out. It’s easy to learn, but as you’re talking you see the wrinkle forming in between their eyes. Another’s eyebrow just arched up. They’re…

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      WHY IS IT SO ORANGE!!!
      • Christian StrainChristian Strain
      • ALL ORANGE
      • ASKING FOR TROBILS
      • May 26, 2014
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      WHY IS IT SO ORANGE!!!

      WOULD YOU HAVE BOUGHT OR EVEN TRIED THESE GAMES IF THEY WERE ALL ORANGE?   Maybe not. Maybe the art would have turned you off, but just think of the…

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      Q&A: MARTYN POOLE – BOARD GAME EXPOSURE

      • Eduardo Baraf
      • December 18, 2017
      Q&A: MARTYN POOLE – BOARD GAME EXPOSURE
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      Q&A: MARC DAVIS: THOUGHTFUL ADVICE ON BLOGS

      • Eduardo Baraf
      • October 11, 2017
      Q&A: MARC DAVIS: THOUGHTFUL ADVICE ON BLOGS
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      Q&A: JIMMY HUDSON – A JOURNEY TO IMPROVE YOUR CRAFT

      • Eduardo Baraf
      • September 27, 2017
      Q&A: JIMMY HUDSON – A JOURNEY TO IMPROVE YOUR CRAFT
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      Q&A: FORREST BOWER – OBSERVATIONS & BOARD GAME REVIEWS

      • Eduardo Baraf
      • August 7, 2017
      Q&A: FORREST BOWER – OBSERVATIONS & BOARD GAME REVIEWS
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      ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE ON REVIEWS & CONTENT MARKETING

      • Eduardo Baraf
      • August 4, 2017
      ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE ON REVIEWS & CONTENT MARKETING
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      SASQUATCH 2015 CONVENTION REPORT

      • Seth Jaffee
      • November 6, 2015
      SASQUATCH 2015 CONVENTION REPORT
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