Test Coast Games

A panel of friends comes together to discuss how best to stay connected during this global pandemic. Featuring Nick Angiers, Mark Ellis, Marcel Perro and Mark Yuasa.
TestCoastGames-panel-001-stay-connected.mp3 We discuss a number of tools and topics including: BoardGameArena Tabletop Simulator Tabletopia Tilt 5 Vorpal Board Teburu Twitch.tv TCTC Virtual Convention Discord GenCon / GenCan’t Origins / Norigins

We speak to Ken Nishidate and Dan Szukalow of The Raving Gamer Bistro in Langley, BC. In addition to being Langley's first board game restaurant, the Raving Gamer is a retail game space with a full-service bar. Ken is the master of the Kitchen and Dan is the Master of Games. We learn about the struggles they faced in getting their family-run business off the ground. Our own Mark Ellis gives his perspective from his recent visit to the bistro. Ken tells us about the unique culinary creations he crafts with help from local bakeries, cheese-mongers and distilleries. Dan tells us about the joy of introducing new games to skeptical patrons and the challenges of finding the right games to please a big crowd. https://theravinggamer.ca/the-games/

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In "Indie Spotlight" we speak to designers who are taking the first steps towards publication. Chris Morris is a Kelowna, B.C. based designer of Victorian Gardens, City of Glass, and DinoPark (coming soon). 
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We speak to Shannon Lentz, project manager at Panda Games Manufacturing and organizer of the Terminal City Tabletop Convention that takes place in Vancouver, BC in  March 2020.  Shannon tells us the origin story of TCTC and some of the challenges he faced in making the first one happen. In addition to the amazing Games Library, we discuss the Used Marketplace, #Catan National Qualifier Tournament, Kids Corner, RPG Room and amazing activities that makes TCTC Vancouver's original community con. We also discuss the ever-popular Proto Alley where some familiar names will present their protoypes. There may be a hint at a future spin-off event in the works. Just saying. TestCoastGames-017-shannon-lentz-tctc.mp3 http://www.terminalcitytabletop.com/volunteer/ https://twitter.com/terminalcitycon

In "Indie Spotlight" we speak to designers who are taking the first steps towards publication.   Marcel Perro is a Vancouver BC-based independent designer, apprentice member of the Game Artisans of Canada, organizer of the Indie Alley at Terminal City Tabletop Convention and co-designer of "For Greed or Glory."
IS-002-marcel-perro.mp3 https://twitter.com/MarcelPerro https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170300/wombat-rescue https://stumptowngamesummit.com/ https://gimletmedia.com/shows/every-little-thing/39hwnw https://gimletmedia.com/shows/science-vs/v4hvww

We speak to Emma Larkins, designer of "...And Then We Died" and the forthcoming "Abandon All Artichokes," Twitch streamer, and co-host of the Ludology podcast. Emma tells us how she got into tabletop game design from a unique direction as a science fiction author. We talk about #GAMEDESIGNDAILY and her tips on how to stay motivated and engaged with the game design community. Emma shares some very powerful advice on how under-represented members of the hobby can be welcomed by those in the industry. She tells us about the philosophy that has shaped her outlook on her game designs and life as a whole.
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Links https://twitter.com/emmalarkins https://www.twitch.tv/emmalarkins https://www.youtube.com/user/elarkins The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up