tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21988030.post6355096085103447089..comments2024-02-19T06:21:58.706+00:00Comments on Board Games - Creation And Play: MarketingJackson Popehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12685562784078130612noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21988030.post-76908738341523669252009-02-16T22:29:00.000+00:002009-02-16T22:29:00.000+00:00Try BGG - I'm sure some of those guys would be hap...Try BGG - I'm sure some of those guys would be happy to do that for you for a free copy (of the game or a newer game).<BR/><BR/>We've got 3 this year that we intend to drop by, depending on timing of when Carpe Astra / It's Alive is available, we probably can try for 2 ourselves. Obviously, manpower available - I'll have to lean on some friends. As usual. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21988030.post-81145774413016171642009-02-16T20:52:00.000+00:002009-02-16T20:52:00.000+00:00Hiya Tao,The cons are a good idea. Obviously I can...Hiya Tao,<BR/><BR/>The cons are a good idea. Obviously I can't afford to ship me and a bunch of games over to lots of little US/Canadian cons (or even the big ones yet), but if I could get some promo copies over there, along with some willing volunteers that would be great.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>JackJackson Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685562784078130612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21988030.post-27789556945070780332009-02-15T22:36:00.000+00:002009-02-15T22:36:00.000+00:00Personally, I think you're doing well with regard ...Personally, I think you're doing well with regard to pushing the games to customers - that drives demand for us, which means we're more likely to purchase the games for the stores.<BR/><BR/>For covering Canada - if you've got Alliance, you're fine. Because DOW is exclusive with them, most Canadian retail stores have an account with them anyway, so we'll be covered mostly. Obviously, there are still distributors stocking DOW stuff which other retailers might be going with but you're mostly covered.<BR/><BR/>I'd add another avenue and tactic to this too - Conventions. Seriously consider working with Gaming conventions to run and sponsor your games. It's a great way to get people to buy them. <BR/><BR/>A good example is Red Dragon Inn at V-Con last year - we were running constant games of it because after 1 play, everyone was into it. We sold over 15 copies over 2 days for a convention with 300 people. And probably have introduced it to a lot more who will eventually buy it.<BR/><BR/>Best ways to do that is obviously promotional copies if you can at all afford it. DOW sells promotional copies at cost, some others give them away. Your call.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com