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Ever wondered if board gaming could be the next big spectator sport? In episode 230 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, Andrew and Sean dive into the world of competitive board gaming with Chris George, the creative mind behind the Room and Board YouTube channel and a key player in the World Series of Board Gaming (WSBG).
Chris shares his fascinating journey from acting to becoming a board game aficionado, spurred by the pandemic. His YouTube channel gained fame with "Five Reasons You Shouldn't Back," offering critical insights into crowdfunding. Now, he's at the helm of media coverage for WSBG, a thrilling event in Las Vegas where board game champions vie for a $25,000 prize!
We explore the challenges of making board games spectator-friendly, with Chris drawing parallels to esports and poker. Could board games hit major sports networks soon? Tune in to hear about the exciting future of board gaming and the potential for growth with events like the WSBG.
Links to check out:
WSBG: https://wsbgvegas.com/
Room and Board Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@RoomandBoardReviews
Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook. Don't forget to check out our NEW course at crowdfundingnerds.com/academy
Stay Nerdy!
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Ever wondered if board gaming could be the next big spectator sport? In episode 230 of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast, Andrew and Sean dive into the world of competitive board gaming with Chris George, the creative mind behind the Room and Board YouTube channel and a key player in the World Series of Board Gaming (WSBG).
Chris shares his fascinating journey from acting to becoming a board game aficionado, spurred by the pandemic. His YouTube channel gained fame with "Five Reasons You Shouldn't Back," offering critical insights into crowdfunding. Now, he's at the helm of media coverage for WSBG, a thrilling event in Las Vegas where board game champions vie for a $25,000 prize!
We explore the challenges of making board games spectator-friendly, with Chris drawing parallels to esports and poker. Could board games hit major sports networks soon? Tune in to hear about the exciting future of board gaming and the potential for growth with events like the WSBG.
Links to check out:
WSBG: https://wsbgvegas.com/
Room and Board Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@RoomandBoardReviews
Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook. Don't forget to check out our NEW course at crowdfundingnerds.com/academy
Stay Nerdy!
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