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Jul 7, 2024 42 min

053: Rose Gauntlet

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Listen now (42min) | Our heroes in the final interview of the season clamber before Isaac Vega of the Rose Gauntlet Foundation, who shares his 13-year journey in the board game industry, transitioning from a game designer to a publisher. The Rose Gauntlet Foundation's mission is to foster diversity and inclusivity within the gaming community. He offers insights into the financial and strategic aspects of game publishing and emphasizes the importance of passion and message in game design. Read the transcript. Things discussed on this episode: 00:00 - Introduction to Isaac Vega 00:35 - Founding Rose Gauntlet Entertainment 00:59 - Nonprofit Initiatives and Community Outreach 02:23 - Big Gay Dinner and Inclusivity Efforts 04:32 - Game Design Journey 05:20 - Early Gaming Experiences 06:45 - Current Projects and Game Preferences 08:52 - Rose Gauntlet's Publishing Philosophy 13:08 - Advice for Aspiring Game Designers 16:00 - Budgeting and Marketing for Games 23:17 - Rose Gauntlet Foundation and Events 24:46 - D12: The Q&A Game Support the show on Patreon! Follow us on TikTok @designthinkinggames. Subscribe on Twitch at DesignThinkingGames. Send us stuff, contact us, get merch, news, and more at https://designthinkinggames.com/

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Listen now (42min) | Our heroes in the final interview of the season clamber before Isaac Vega of the Rose Gauntlet Foundation, who shares his 13-year journey in the board game industry, transitioning from a game designer to a publisher. The Rose Gauntlet Foundation's mission is to foster diversity and inclusivity within the gaming community. He offers insights into the financial and strategic aspects of game publishing and emphasizes the importance of passion and message in game design.

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