Chris Castagnetto (DJ Helsing) and B&B Games Studio are proud to be hosting the IP in Board Games panel. Learn about intellectual property in board gaming and how IP can influence game design and testing. Bring your questions and participate in an open forum fireside chat.
Friday March 29, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 300B
Learn from board game industry professionals Elisa Teague (Geek Out), Kami Mandell (Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle), Pat Marino (Court of the Dead: Mourners Call), and Jon Cohn (Munchkin: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), as they share how to become a board game designer. From how to pitch to publishers, how to build prototypes, and general best practices. They will share tips and stories from the industry! Moderator: Ross Thompson.
Friday March 29, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 208
Come see this panel of experts in the educational role-playing field in an audience-driven demonstration! They'll give you an overview of role-playing and games used for learning, then demonstrate and deconstruct the process by running a simple sample game with the audience as participants (voluntary). Learn about the educational benefits and how to design and run role-play exercises and games in different learning environments like classrooms, homeschools, and adult education. Featuring Shawn Crosby (NASA immersive education lecturer), Emily Nguyen-Hoai (social media coordinator, The Game Academy), Ndindi Kitonga and Scott Stubbe (co-founders of Angeles Workshop School), Noah Sutton-Smolin (engineer), and Aaron Vanek (board of directors secretary, The Game Academy).
Friday March 29, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 211
This pitch review will be conducted by a panel of professional game developers who will offer their invaluable advice and insight to those seeking to further their dreams of making their game a reality. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch a game for three minutes and then receive constructive criticism on how it went. This session will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis and sign-ups will be taken onsite. To participate in the Game Pitch Review, you must be prepared before you sign up. Preparation includes (1) a well-practiced, three-minute verbal pitch that clearly explains the game concept, how it's unique to the marketplace, why it would be worth funding, etc.; (2) any hardcopy or digital visuals (images, video, etc.) that help illustrate the concept and viability of the idea (you must bring the device on which you will display the visuals); and (3) imagination and passion; imagine you're making a very quick pitch to receive funding for your idea. Sign-ups begin at 10:30 am.
Saturday March 30, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 206B
Dungeon master Deborah Ann Woll (Marvel'sDaredevil, True Blood), Tommy Walker (Marvel'sDaredevil), Julia Dennis (Stream of Many Eyes), Xander Jeanneret (Sagas of Sundry: Madness), Jake Michaels (series director), T.J. Rotell (head of production), and Denise Pantoja (show producer) will talk about how they brought the newest, biggest RPG to life.
Saturday March 30, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300B
The Gaming Creator Connection (GCC) is an opportunity for aspiring and learning game developers to receive valuable advice, insights, and mentoring from seasoned veterans of the game industry with diverse experiences in production, programming, art, business development, and more. The Gaming Creator Connection is organized and run by professional game developers, including a former executive director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). The GCC is a perfect opportunity to seek expert guidance on a wide range of topics pertaining to the development of your career. The Gaming Creator Connection is only available to those who have signed up in advance; sign-ups were available on the WonderCon website.
Saturday March 30, 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 204C
Learn about working in the world of licensed board games from industry professionals with years of experience working on your favorite licensed board games. Learn how to pitch games to licensors, work within IP boundaries, and hear stories from your favorite licenses! Panelists Elisa Teague (Geek Out), Kami Mandell (Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle), Pat Marino (Court of the Dead: Mourners Call), Ivan Van Norman (Outbreak! Undead), Johnathan Ying (Star Wars: Imperial Assault), and Jon Cohn (Munchkin: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) will share stories and tips about working in the world of licensed tabletop games. Moderator: Ross Thompson.
Saturday March 30, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 207
Founded in 2012, Geek & Sundry has continued to produce revolutionary programming, and this panel will take a look back at 2018 and what's to come in 2019 and beyond! Featuring Ivan Van Norman (Sagas of Sundry, We're Alive: Frontier),Daryl Crittenden (Asinine Wisdom), Jake Bennett (Asinine Wisdom, TBD RPG), Erika Ishii (Game Engine, Vampire: LA by Night, Sagas of Sundry), Amy Dallen (Sagas of Sundry, TBD RPG, Callisto*6), and Becca Scott (Game the Game, How to Play).
Saturday March 30, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300B
AR, VR, and mixed reality encompass the ever-evolving world of immersive entertainment. 2019 will see some exciting innovation, especially for consumers! This panel of immersive all-stars will spotlight what is coming for this year and the future. Panelists will include Joanna Popper (global head of virtual reality for location based entertainment, HP), Christina Heller (CEO, Metastage), Lori H. Schwartz (governor of interactive, Academy of Television Arts and Scientists), Christopher Morales (VRLeoUSA), as well as representatives from Framestore (Avengers, Harry Potter) and Magnopus (Magic Leap, Oculus). Moderated by Mark Murphy, producer of FutureTechLive!
Saturday March 30, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 300D
You love to play games. You back new tabletop projects on Kickstarter all the time, but who is going to play all these games with you? From Monopoly to D&D, most games require more than one player. These panelists will teach you how to locate or start your own tabletop tribe while they play a game of their own! Plus, you'll get tips on building a social following. Panelists include Ivan Van Norman (host, Geek & Sundry), Chelsea Schwartz (founder, High Voltage), Ross Thompson (marketing manager, USAopoly), Zak Klapperich (D&D enthusiast, Archdruid), Danielle DeMasters (community manager, Emerald Knights), J.C. Reifenberg (creator, Scum and Villainy Cantina), and moderator Will Pasquin (game editor, High Voltage).
Saturday March 30, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 211
Have you ever wanted to hear funny people debate topics you thought should never be debated like "Who wore it better: Tarzan or Gollum?" Come see Olivia Olson (actress, Marceline from Adventure Time), Jenny Jaffe (writer, Big Hero Six TV series), Abed Gheith (writer, Rick and Morty), and Genevieve Cosplay for an unforgettable geek showdown moderated by Tyler McPhail (host of The Grand Geek Gathering)!
Saturday March 30, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
This panel will cover the range of RPG-E content that Geek & Sundry has to offer. Hear from both the creators and the talent on their personal experiences as well as their thoughts on the future of this exciting, burgeoning form of entertainment. Stay for Q&A with Deborah Ann Woll (Relics & Rarities), Xander Jeanneret (Relics & Rarities, We're Alive: Frontier), Ivan Van Norman (Sagas of Sundry, We're Alive: Frontier),Gina DeVivo (Callisto*6, TBD RPG), Jason Charles Miller (Starter Kit),Amy Dallen (Sagas of Sundry, TBD RPG,), B. Dave Walters (Vampire: LA by Night), Eric Campbell (Callisto*6), Erika Ishii (Game Engine, Vampire: LA by Night).
Saturday March 30, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
North 200A
Nothing has done more to bring our fandom to mainstream than the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, not all MCU films are created equal. From the first Iron Man to Captain Marvel, join professional nerds as they debate the last decade of Marvel films until there is an ultimate winner. Audience members will also be invited to join in on the panel discussion! This is a must for any superhero fans! Moderated by Tony Kim and the Hero Within Team.
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 21, 10:30AM
Saturday March 30, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
Inspired by the similarly-named hit TV series, comedians Marcelous Sammuel (LycanNerd.com), Lemar Harris (producer, Otaku Comedy Tournament), Shelby McWeeb (Whose Line is it Anime?), Tyler McPhail (The Grand Geek Gathering), and host Ben Paddon (The Game of Rassilon) will compete in entirely improvised games of wit, cunning, prompts, and audience participation-voluntary or otherwise-all with a distinct anime flavor.
Saturday March 30, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
In only their second season, Vampire: The Masquerade: LA By Night has already proven itself to be one of Geek & Sundry's most successful new RPG shows! Based on the popular RPG from White Wolf Publishing, come and see B. Dave Walters (We're Alive: Frontier), Cynthia Marie (Sirens of the Realm), Erika Ishii, Alex Ward (Westworld, American Horror Story), and storyteller Jason Carl (creative director, White Wolf) as they do their first-ever live show!
Saturday March 30, 2019 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
North 200A
As the business of video games now surpasses the annual revenues of both film and music combined, public interest in pursuing a career in the game industry has staggeringly increased in recent years. This has spawned a wide variety of educational and vocational options for individuals to pursue game development, but how exactly does one get the knowledge they need and then find a job in this very competitive industry? Learn from veteran game industry professionals about what it takes to launch a game development career and how there are many paths into the industry.
Sunday March 31, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 207
Meghan Caves (producer Saving Throw) discusses what makes superhero role-playing games so fun with Amy Dallen (Geek & Sundry), Mairghread Scott (Marvel Rising, Batgirl), Scott Woodard (The Sixth Gun RPG, Flash Gordon RPG), Jordan Caves-Callarman (Wildcards) and Markeia McCarty (DC Daily, Tempting Fate). They'll talk different systems, building characters you love, and how to adapt characters from comics and movies!
UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 12:00PM
Sunday March 31, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 213AB
They're back! Are you the biggest Nintendo fan? Are you the Hero of Time that everyone has been waiting for? Prove it by competing with other Nintendo fans and showcasing your knowledge of all things Nintendo! Quizmasters Kiet Pham and Ryan Van Lu will determine if you have what it takes to be a Nintendo Master! It will be a smashing good time!
Sunday March 31, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 213AB
Have you ever considered testing yourself against the best gamers the world has to offer? How do you get there? What is it like when you do get there? Get the ins and outs of training with a team, working with a sponsor, and finding your game. Panel will include Patrick Dees (co-founder and chief gaming officer of Project FANChise), Amy Allison (head of community, Skydance Interactive), as well as esports pros, sponsors, and team management. A robust Q&A will be part of the panel, allowing attendees to maximize their time with a terrific group of pros.
Sunday March 31, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 207
