Listen "Elan Lee from Exploding Kittens"
Episode Synopsis
Elan Lee is the CEO of Exploding Kittens.Chapters00:00 Intro1:40 Designing Engaging Games02:49 The Importance of Player Feedback05:28 Accessibility and Player Experience08:22 The Golden Age of Tabletop Games11:25 Kickstarter Success Strategies13:54 Building and Sustaining Community16:53 Quality Control in Physical Games19:25 Expansions and Game Evolution21:38 Retail Dynamics in Tabletop Games23:26 Balancing Creativity and Business26:13 Persistence in Game Development28:20 Team Structure and Internal Operations28:47 Understanding Customer Needs31:12 Designing for Social Interaction32:21 Innovation vs. Remakes in Gaming34:21 The Testing and Refinement Process37:19 Balancing Rigour with Timelines38:59 Recognizing Joy in Gameplay39:55 Coping with Hard Times
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