Making Board Games with Chris from TinkerHouse Games - Interview 33

About this episode

Chris Marshall discusses his journey in the tabletop gaming industry and shares insights on manufacturing and audience engagement.

In this conversation, Chris Marshall, co-owner of Tinker House Games, shares his journey from a childhood passion for building and creating to establishing a successful business in the tabletop gaming industry. He discusses the unique aspects of their pre-printed flat-pack terrain for RPGs, lessons in the manufacturing industry, and reflects on his early experiences that led him to this nerdy business. Here's just some of what we discussed: How to understand your audience for product success The benefits of live events Utilizing the power of Kickstarter Navigating the manufacturing process To get the extended interview with Chris from TinkerHouse Games , along with loads of uncut episodes, sign up to be a member of the "AWESOME Nerdpreneur Board!" *Ominous Thunderclap* by going to www.Patreon.com/nerdpreneur New interviews with Nerdy entrepreneurs every month turning their unique passion into full-time income. Don't want to spend money to be an AWESOME Board Member? You can become a Free Board Member with just your email. Board Members receive… Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool! Episode updates (including upcoming guests) Occasional articles written by Chris…

People in this episode

Guest: Chris Marshall

Topics covered

• board games
• entrepreneurship
• tabletop gaming
• manufacturing
• Kickstarter
• audience engagement

Keywords

• board games
• Tinker House Games
• Kickstarter
• manufacturing
• RPGs
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tinker House Games

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