Print It and Ship It http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/ A roadmap to designing and publishing board games by Adam's Apple Games. Podcast Generator 2.7 - http://www.podcastgenerator.net Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:26:49 -0400 en Copyright 2018 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/images/itunes_image.png Print It and Ship It http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/ A roadmap to designing and publishing board games by Adam's Apple Games. Board Game Design, Self-Publishing, and Publishing Adam's Apple Games Adam's Apple Games adam@adamsapplegames.com no Episode 114 - Back to the Future 2019 We look back at 2018 and into 2019. Lessons learned, and priorities for the new year. We look back at 2018 and into 2019, talk about lessons learned, and priorities for the new year.

 

]]> We look back at 2018 and into 2019. Lessons learned, and priorities for the new year. http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2019-02-02_episode_114_-_back_to_the_future_2019.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2019-02-02_episode_114_-_back_to_the_future_2019.mp3 34:54 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg board games, game design, business, publisher no Sat, 02 Feb 2019 08:02:00 -0500 Episode 113 - How to Protospiel We talk about our plans for upcoming Protospiel Madison 2018, and how to approach protospiel to get the maximum returns. We talk about our plans for upcoming Protospiel Madison 2018, and how to approach a Protospiel to get the maximum returns.  

 

We also have a pitch from Tessa!  More info on book of Villany is here!

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]]> We talk about our plans for upcoming Protospiel Madison 2018, and how to approach protospiel to get the maximum returns. http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-12-13_episode_113_-_how_to_protospiel.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-12-13_episode_113_-_how_to_protospiel.mp3 40:21 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg protospiel, print it and ship it, board games, game design, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing no Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:54:00 -0500 Episode 112 - Essen Spiel as an exhibitor We went to Essen Spiel as first timers, and we did it as an exhibitor! We went to Essen Spiel as first-timers, and we did it as exhibitors!  We'll share some reactions and tips and tricks for navigating the waters of Essen Spiel.  

We also take a pitch from Gary Chavez for a game he created called Battlecats.  More info from Gary found here!

]]> We went to Essen Spiel as first timers, and we did it as an exhibitor! http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-11-15_episode_112_-_essen_spiel_as_a_first_time_publisher.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-11-15_episode_112_-_essen_spiel_as_a_first_time_publisher.mp3 43:22 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg print it and ship it, board games, game design, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing, design brief, ship it, no Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0500 Episode 111 - Essen Spiel Adam's Apple Games preps for Essen! Adam's Apple Games preps for Essen Spiel!  This is our first time making the trek to Germany and hoping to gain some fans, wisdom, and broaden our networks!

We also have a pitch from a local Twin Cities game designer Marcin with Gemboree!

Marcin's sellsheet will be linked soon here.

]]> Adam's Apple Games preps for Essen! http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-10-23_episode_111_-_essen_spiel.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-10-23_episode_111_-_essen_spiel.mp3 43:43 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg Board games, publishing, self-publishing, board game design, game design, game dev, board game dev no Tue, 23 Oct 2018 20:06:09 -0400 Episode 110 - Listener Questions We take some questions from the audience and answer them. How do you deal with accounting? How do you deliver games to backers, how do you handle international fulfillment? We take some questions from the audience and answer them.  How do you deal with accounting?  How do you deliver games to backers, how do you handle international fulfillment?

]]> We take some questions from the audience and answer them. How do you deal with accounting? How do you deliver games to backers, how do you handle international fulfillment? http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-10-14_episode_110_-_listener_questions.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-10-14_episode_110_-_listener_questions.mp3 41:34 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg game design, marketing, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing, ship it, print it and ship it no Sun, 14 Oct 2018 09:45:24 -0400 Episode 109 - How to write a design brief When you're ready to work with an artist, you will need a design brief to communicate your requirements to them. When you're ready to work with an artist, you will need a design brief to communicate your requirements to them.  We go through some standard requirements, as well as some tips and tricks to make this communication more effective. 

 

What we've been gaming on - Truck Off, Between Two Cities, and Swordcrafters, and Roll Player.

]]> When you're ready to work with an artist, you will need a design brief to communicate your requirements to them. http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-09-30_episode_109_-_how_to_write_a_design_brief.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-09-30_episode_109_-_how_to_write_a_design_brief.mp3 51:32 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg board games, game design, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing, design brief, ship it, print it and ship it no Sun, 30 Sep 2018 11:42:52 -0400 Episode 108 - How to Theme an Abstract The abstract game is a classic game that has the ability to stand the test of time. They are generally very light in theme if any is present at all and minimalist in design. A new rush of themed abstract games are emerging. We explore our own. A pitch about a game called Skytear from Giacomo Neri.

 

The abstract game is a classic game that has the ability to stand the test of time.  They are generally very light in theme if any is present at all and minimalist in design.  A new rush of themed abstract games is emerging.  We explore our own themed abstract game, how we landed on a theme, and how we are incorporating themed aspects into component and product design.

]]> The abstract game is a classic game that has the ability to stand the test of time. They are generally very light in theme if any is present at all and minimalist in design. A new rush of themed abstract games are emerging. We explore our own. http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-09-13_episode_108_-_how_to_theme_an_abstract.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-09-13_episode_108_-_how_to_theme_an_abstract.mp3 49:00 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg game design, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing, abstract games, themed abstract games, abstract, How to pick a theme, print it and ship it no Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Episode 107 - When is my game finished Game design is challenging! One of the hardest things to know is when your game is actually finished. We've finished a few games and will shed some light from out experience. A pitch from a designer named Zintis May-Krumins.

Game design is challenging!  One of the hardest things to know is when your game is actually finished.  We've finished a few games and will shed some light from out experience.

]]> Game design is challenging! One of the hardest things to know is when your game is actually finished. We've finished a few games and will shed some light from out experience. http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-09-01_episode_107_-_when_is_my_game_finished.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-09-01_episode_107_-_when_is_my_game_finished.mp3 39:23 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg game design, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing, when is a game finished, ship it, print it and ship it no Sat, 01 Sep 2018 12:02:44 -0400 Episode 106 - Marketing a game after release Marketing is always important! There are a ton of resources on how to market pre-release, but we'll go through our own thoughts about post-release marketing. Today we here from Chris Backe with a cryptocurrency game pitch.  Thanks for sharing chris!  More information on Chris and his games are located here.  Entro Games 

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The topic of the week: How to market a game after release.

Marketing is always important!  There are a ton of resources on how to market pre-release, but we'll go through our own thoughts about post-release marketing.

 

]]> Marketing is always important! There are a ton of resources on how to market pre-release, but we'll go through our own thoughts about post-release marketing. http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-08-21_episode_106_-_marketing_a_game_after_release.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-08-21_episode_106_-_marketing_a_game_after_release.mp3 41:01 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg game design, marketing, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing, Gen Con 2018 prep, should i make a podcast, ship it, print it and ship it no Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Episode 105 - Post Gen COn How was your Gen Con? Ours was a blast. We chat through our top 5 things from Gen Con this year. Top 5 things from Gen Con 2018.

 

1.) Swords

2.) Dual Wielding swords

3.) Swordcrafters Expanded Edition

4.) Sword

5.) No spoilers above, listen to find out!

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]]> How was your Gen Con? Ours was a blast. We chat through our top 5 things from Gen Con this year. http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-08-13_episode_105_-_post_gen_con.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-08-13_episode_105_-_post_gen_con.mp3 36:54 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg game design, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing, Gen Con 2018 prep, should i make a podcast, ship it, print it and ship it no Tue, 14 Aug 2018 08:30:00 -0400 Episode 104 - Gen Con Prep and a Pitch Convention season takes a ton of prep work. We think we have Gen Con down but always looking to improve. And our first pitch!. Episode 104: Gen Con Prep and a Pitch

 

Today we here a pitch about a game called Western Tropic.  We also discuss the ins and outs of Gen Con preparation.

 

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]]> Convention season takes a ton of prep work. We think we have Gen Con down but always looking to improve. And our first pitch!. http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-06-25_episode_104_-_gen_con_prep_and_a_pitch.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-06-25_episode_104_-_gen_con_prep_and_a_pitch.mp3 42:29 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg game design, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing, Gen Con 2018 prep, should i make a podcast, ship it, print it and ship it no Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:32:00 -0400 Episode 103 - Should I Self-Publish This episode addresses the question - Should I Self-Publish or should I try to find a publisher? Segment Announcement: Send us your game pitch and we'll give you our honest feedback broadcasted on the air!  To send a pitch, contact adam @ adamsapplegames.com.

This episode we address the question: Should I Self-Publish or should I try to find a publisher?  

We talk through our decision points leading to Self-Publishing Swordcrafters under the Adam's Apple Games line including a potential buyer coming to the table mid-project.

 

]]> This episode addresses the question - Should I Self-Publish or should I try to find a publisher? http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-06-04_episode_103_-_should_i_self-publish.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-06-04_episode_103_-_should_i_self-publish.mp3 33:45 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam Rehberg) Adam Rehberg Print It and Ship It, Board Games, Boardgames, publisher, self-publish, publish, game design, game development no Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:49:39 -0400 Episode 102 - Game Design Vision Every game design goes through an inflection point challenging the vision of the design. You can either stick with the vision or pivot. We talk through our current design and previous experience when challenged with this vision inflection point. Print It and Ship It - A Board Game Design, Self-publishing, Publshing podcast with Adam's Apple Games.

Every game design goes through an inflection point challenging the vision of the design. You can either stick with the vision or pivot. We talk through our current design and previous experience when challenged with this vision inflection point. 

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]]> Every game design goes through an inflection point challenging the vision of the design. You can either stick with the vision or pivot. We talk through our current design and previous experience when challenged with this vision inflection point. http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-05-17_episode_102_-_game_design_vision.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-05-17_episode_102_-_game_design_vision.mp3 34:23 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam's Apple Games) Adam's Apple Games no Fri, 18 May 2018 22:23:00 -0400 Episode 101 - Should We Host a Podcast Introduction to Print It and Ship It by Adam's Apple Games. Should we host a podcast on our journey as board game designers, self-publishers, and publishers? Print It and Ship It - A Board Game Design, Self-publishing, Publshing podcast with Adam's Apple Games.

We introduce the podcast and ourselves as gamers, designers, self-publishers, and publishers.  Adam's Apple Games is a small board game publishing company created in 2015.  AAG currently has 2 games fully delivered and on shelves and a third successfully funded on kickstarter. 

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]]> Introduction to Print It and Ship It by Adam's Apple Games. Should we host a podcast on our journey as board game designers, self-publishers, and publishers? http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-05-16_episode_101_-_should_we_host_a_podcast.mp3 http://adamsapplegames.com/print-it-and-ship-it-podcast/?name=2018-05-16_episode_101_-_should_we_host_a_podcast.mp3 30:43 adam@adamsapplegames.com (Adam's Apple Games) Adam's Apple Games game design, board game design, game development, game dev, self-publishing, publishing, how to make a podcast, should i make a podcast, ship it, print it and ship it no Wed, 16 May 2018 20:34:32 -0400