7:00pm-7:30pm
Went to an Artist Talk/Board Game Night.
Speaker: Larry Harris
Harris is the maker of numerous board games, including Broadsides, Conquest of the Empire, and his most known one, Axis & Allies. He has designed games for larger companies such as Hasbro, Parker Brothers, and Milton Bradley. He seems to be greatly inspired by his interest in history and fun. He is a very energetic man, who lit up when telling the story of his ideas and licensing adventures throughout his involvement in game design. Though he has a great deal of experience in board games, he has had a hand in computer gaming as well. He is educated in design and has a good graphic sense.
Things to think about in game designing:
- Be able to clarify the object of the game in 1-3 sentences. (That is a helpful marketing technique as to get to the point of your investment instead of confusing or boring your potential employers)
- What's your audience? What kind of people would enjoy your game? Age range? Gender? Interests? Genre?
- What is your "wow moment"? You are going to have competitors- What makes your thing stand out from the rest?
Whether it's board games or computer/video games, they both have a lot in common. It's interesting to learn what goes on in the gaming industry and what goes into the making of entertainment.
~Jennah A
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