Cube Community Building

02/01/2023 1h 2min Episodio 130

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Episode Synopsis

Andy and Anthony talk about growing a local Cube playgroup. They reflect on what’s been working for them to get a consistent, weekly Cube night running as well as challenges that need to be overcome. The talk specifically about the importance of consistency and a good location and managing events to engage new players.
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Timestamps:

1:35 — Introduction to the Topic
3:14 — In Short: Be Consistent, Pick a Location, Pick a Time, and Show Up
5:36 — Finding a Location
24:23 — Choosing a Time
27:48 — Finding New Players
35:17 — Extra Events Beyond Scheduled Programming
36:20 — Additional Tips and Advice
47:52 — Cube Design Considerations for Community Building

Discussed in this episode:

End of Year Episode
No Land Beyond
Asking LGS Owners about Cube Night, on Twitter
A Good Folding Table
Customizable Big Playmats
Episode 51, How to Win Friends & Influence People (into Playing Your Cube)
Introduction to Battlebox
Andy’s Starter Decks
Degenerate Micro Cube
Turbo Cube
Eluesis
Cartographia

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You can find the hosts’ Cubes on Cube Cobra:

Andy’s “Bun Magic” Cube
Anthony’s “Regular” Cube

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Musical production by DJ James Nasty.