I'll be at Escapist Expo!


I'm happy to be sitting on on some panels at the Escapist Expo, which is located a few blocks from where I live! Most convenient con ever.

Crowdfunding Revolution
Saturday, September 15th @ 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM | Dagobah Room
  • Alexander Macris
  • Cherilyn Kirkman
  • Chris Kirkman
  • Dan Yarrington
  • Daniel Solis
After record-breaking Kickstarter campaigns for new games, new peripherals, and even new consoles in the last year, it’s no secret that the crowdfunding revolution is upon us. Join us for a discussion of what it means for publishers, developers, and consumers when the players become the producers.

How to Run a Small Gaming Business
Saturday, September 15th @ 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM | Dagobah Room
  • Cherilyn Kirkman
  • Chris Kirkman
  • Daniel Solis
  • Jason Morningstar
  • Steve Segedy
Running a game company isn’t always fun and games. Have you ever wondered what results when gaming and business meet? Panelists Chris and Cherilyn Kirkman – makers of deck and dice game Carnival - and Steve Segedy and Jason Morningstar – creators of the indie RPG Fiasco - share the trials and joys of running a small game company. Moderator Daniel Solis guides a broad discussion covering game production, online retail, the future of the local game store, and using crowd-funding as a part of a business plan.

Independent Board Game Survival Guide
Friday, September 14th @ 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Dagobah Room
  • Dan Yarrington
  • Chris Kirkman
  • Daniel Solis
Everyone dreams of getting their game published. We’ll explore and discuss all the aspects of bringing your game from concept to market including: design, development, playtesting, promotion, prototyping, funding, marketing, production, conventions, sales, distribution, fulfillment, and more.

PLUS! There are some more amazing panels going on at the Expo.

PLUS! PLUS! I will be playtesting Belle of the Ball at the UnPub open gaming area. If you've been itching to test out this goofy casual strategy card game, track me down!

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