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Justin Gary is an award winning designer, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He is CEO of Stone Blade Entertainment and lead designer of the hit Ascension brand. He has studied creativity and applied the principles of design to create dozens of products over his 20 years in the industry. He writes and teaches about design to schools, businesses, and conferences around the globe.
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Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: James Ernest
In this episode, I speak with James Ernest, founder of Cheapass Games, a company that I absolutely love. Check out the episode here: Cheapass was founded on the principle that you don't need to spend a lot of money to make great games, and it is a message that still...
Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: Elan Lee
Elan Lee is the creator of Exploding Kittens, the most-backed game in Kickstarter history, by number of backers. He started as an intern at Industrial Light and Magic, working on Star Wars Episode I, before moving on to working with legendary game designer Jordan...
Think like A Game Designer Podcast: Satine Phoenix
This week on the Think Like A Game Designer Podcast is the incredible Satine Phoenix: Satine Phoenix is the first non-game designer on our podcast, but she is an icon in the gaming industry. Satine is a professional Dungeon Master and storytelling coach who supports...
Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: Richard Garfield
This week we have a huge episode of Think Like A Game Designer Podcast because we have the legendary Game Designer, Richard Garfield. Richard is the creator of Magic: The Gathering, KeyForge, Netrunner, Vampire: The Eternal Struggle, Battletech(CCG) and a lot more. He...
Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: Scott Gaeta
Scott Gaeta has been in the game industry for over 20 years. He’s the founder of Renegade Game Studios. Scott started as a comics and game store owner before shifting into game design, cutting his teeth on popular products such as the Star Wars, Star Trek, and Lord of...
Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: Isaac Childres
This week we have an exciting episode of Think Like A Game Designer Podcast this week because we have Isaac Childres; if you play board games you likely know this name already. Isaac Childres is the creator of Gloomhaven and Frosthaven. Gloomhaven is the #1 rated...
Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: Jordan Weisman
This week we're traveling into the future with the legendary designer of Shadowrun and Battletech: Jordan Weisman. I’ve looked up to Jordan Weisman for years. He is a revolutionary storyteller, game designer, and entrepreneur. He created legendary titles like...
Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: Eric Lang
Think Like A Game Designer: Eric Lang Eric Lang is a legendary game designer who has created more games that I’ve personally enjoyed than almost anyone. Just to name a few Eric designed: The Game of Thrones Card Game, Quarriors, and Blood Rage. He’s launched several...
Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: Tom Lehmann
Tom Lehmann is a former economist, programmer, and game publisher turned full-time game designer. He’s the creator of Race for the Galaxy and has created expansions for games like Pandemic and St. Petersburg. Today we discuss everything from economics, expansions, and reward systems in games. There’s a lot of wisdom here, so grab a notebook!
Think Like A Game Desiger Podcast: Keith Baker
Keith Baker is a renowned game designer and storyteller. He was the creator of the D&D setting Ebberon and Gloom. He has traveled the world creating and running Story based games. If you’re into role-playing games like D&D or any other story-driven games there’s a lot to learn here.
Consulting
Justin Gary is a world-leading expert in collectible games with extensive experience in all aspects of game design and a master of creative development for companies and individuals alike.
Justin and his team have proven, time and time again, that they are not only savvy on game mechanics and game design, but also product configuration, brand development, IP integration, and overall product-market fit analysis. Justin and his team are not just an outsourced game design team, but a trusted partner, working to bring creative projects to life, a group that genuinely cares about making the products they are involved with as incredible as they can be.
Speaking
Justin Gary has traveled the world speaking about game design and creative development, his lessons have challenged and delighted audiences all over the globe.
Justin’s long career spent on the cutting-edge of game development has forced him to confront the resistance inherent in every creative endeavor. His talks include idea generation, developing creative patterns and relationships, breaking through creative barriers, and of course – game design.
Justin’s bold vision for creativity, extraordinary energy, and his unique blend of skill and wisdom has made him one of the top speakers in the field.
Speaking
Justin Gary has traveled the world speaking about game design and creative development, his lessons have challenged and delighted audiences all over the globe.
Justin’s long career spent on the cutting-edge of game development has forced him to confront the resistance inherent in every creative endeavor. His talks include idea generation, developing creative patterns and relationships, breaking through creative barriers, and of course – game design.
Justin’s bold vision for creativity, extraordinary energy, and his unique blend of skill and wisdom has made him one of the top speakers in the field.
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