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Root: the Roleplaying Game is a game of woodland creatures, acting as vagabonds and outcasts, who fight for money, justice, and freedom from powers far greater than them. Based on the Root: A Game of Woodland Might & Right board game and officially licensed by Leder Games, Root: The RPG brings the tales of the Woodland to your RPG table!

Retailer seminars

The following educational programming is hosted by retailers for retailers. Each seminar was selected by the GAMA Retail Division with the goal of providing the highest quality information and support for our members.

Basic Fixture Upgrades

Dawn Studebaker

Wednesday, 9am-10am in Naples 1

Want to change up your store’s look but also keep your budget under control? Learn how to take what you have and make them even better and tackle a small project to prove to yourself you can do it! We’ll focus on using paint or paintn-stick vinyls to make quick, affordable upgrades.

Beyond D&D

Jennifer Ward

Monday, 4pm-5pm in Naples 6

Storytelling games are simply amazing and Jennifer is a fan girl.

Board Game Café Breakdown

Drew Lovell

Monday, 2pm-3pm in Naples 6

Tuesday, 10am-11am in Naples 6

Courtney and Drew, owners of Bonus Round Cafe (Chicago) breakdown the ins and outs of running a board game cafe. Going over what has kept us surviving the pandemic as an establishment that is driven by service, community building, & inclusivity; while keeping an eye towards the future and how you might integrate food & drink service into your business.

Branding

Jamie Mathey

Monday, 10am-11am in Naples 2

Tuesday, 9am-10am in Naples 2

Branding is more than just your logo. We explore all the ways branding can take your business to the next level.

Buying and Selling Used Goods

Kylie Prymus

Monday, 10am-11am in Naples 4 & 5

Wednesday, 9am-10am in Naples 4 & 5

There’s money to be had in buying and selling used games (different than selling on consignment). How do you decide what to buy? What pricing do you offer? How do you prepare for sale to new owners? This will focus on board games and roleplaying games primarily.

Buying Beyond Tabletop

Rhonda & Joe Becker

Monday, 10am-11am in Naples 7

Wednesday, 9am-10am in Naples 6

2020 illustrated the importance of diversity and flexibility. As you refine your business plan consider Buying Beyond Board Games. We will explore product lines that make sense in a hobby game store, focusing on those that have done well for other retailers. We will discuss the difference in approaching these product lines vs traditional sources so you can make the most of your investment. We will then look at the specifics of how to source these items from gift markets, ASTRA and Toy Fair, finding a sales rep and Faire.

Carrying Comics

Jenn Haines

Monday 3pm-4pm in Naples 6

Tuesday, 9am-10am in Naples 6

A balanced approach to the world of carrying comics as well as games. Pros to learn some quick and simple ways to improve your videos and photography without spending thousands on equipment or outside help. Topics such as lighting, angles, wording, editing and camera functions will be included in this workshop.

Retailer seminars

The following educational programming is hosted by retailers for retailers. Each seminar was selected by the GAMA Retail Division with the goal of providing the highest quality information and support for our members.

Creating Winning Videos and Social Media Content

GAMA Media Membership

Monday, 3pm-5pm in Naples 1

Attend this workshop led by board game media pros to learn some quick and simple ways to improve your videos and photography without spending thousands on equipment or outside help. Topics such as lighting, angles, wording, editing and camera functions will be included in this workshop.

Diversity Options: Video Games

Jeremiah Henson

Monday, 5pm-6pm in Naples 7

Wednesday, 11am-12pm in Naples 6

New video games sales in 2021 were roughly 47 billion dollars, far surpassing the tabletop industry. While margins on new games are small, used games present a huge opportunity and are an easy add on for many stores.

Embracing the Imposter Syndrome

Lynn Potyen

Monday, 10am-11am in Naples 3

Wednesday, 9am-10am in Naples 3

Success isn’t easily measured. Especially when you have to deal with self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome. Use this time to explore ways to cope and discuss the paths that we have all traveled.

Focusing on Wizards Premium Panel

Monday, 4pm-5pm in Naples 7

Wizards of the Coast offers perks for their Premium approved stores. But what does it take to get their stamp of approval?

Fostering an Inclusive Community Panel

Monday, 4pm-5pm in Naples 4 & 5

Wednesday, 11am-12pm in Naples 4 & 5

Physical spaces bring us together and create communities. The panelists will highlight what’s worked for them, what’s not as good, and how they handle the good and bad.

Game Store HR

Jenn Haines

Monday, 11am-12pm in Naples 3

Wednesday, 10am-11am in Naples 3

Over 23 years in business, Jenn Haines has learned a whole lot about how to pick the right team members, train them effectively, and retain them. She will show you some tricks to get through the hiring process and set up your new employees for success right from the start.

Getting Started with Minis

Travis Winter

Monday, 5pm-6pm in Naples 6

Wednesday, 10am-11am in Naples 2

Getting ready to offer minis or already have a bit of a start bt want to do more? Let’s talk about what is a miniature game and how to offer product and grow a community.

Retailer seminars

The following educational programming is hosted by retailers for retailers. Each seminar was selected by the GAMA Retail Division with the goal of providing the highest quality information and support for our members.

Google My Business: The Best Free Marketing Tool You’re Not Using

Danielle Adams

Monday, 4pm-5pm in Naples 3

Tuesday, 10am-11am in Naples 1

Danielle Adams and Bill Hibbler of Gigtime Media will break down the basics of Google My Business and help you move up the Google “map pack” and drive more traffic to your store.

Harnessing the Power of QB POS

Josh Fohrman

Wednesday, 9am-10am in Naples 7

QB POS is a robust powerful tool for managing your sales, inventory, ordering, and more. Learn how to make it work for you to make your life easier.

Hit by a Bus Redux: Letting Your Managers Manage You

Erik Bigglestone

Monday, 2pm-3pm in Naples 3

Wednesday, 11am-12pm in Naples 3

Disaster planning? What does that even mean now? The commonly understood definition of “disaster” has obviously changed over the past couple of years. If the situation dictates that you, the owner, must be off-site for extended periods, is everything in place for you to trust and empower your managers in your absence?

Integrating Sales Channels for E-Commerce

John Coviello

Monday, 4pm-5pm in Naples 2

Tuesday, 9am-10am in Naples 3

Thinking about adding e-Commerce to your B&M business? After COVID, who hasn’t? This seminar will help you determine if digital sales channels are right for you, along with taking a look at available platforms, potential pitfalls and necessary infrastructure.

Kickstarter for Retailers

Michael Piacsek

Monday, 3pm-4pm in Naples 4 & 5

Tuesday, 10am-11am in Naples 4 & 5

Crowdfunding is here to stay. The question is how to make it work for you. This seminar will help you understand how crowdfunding works, why it’s important to the industry, how to back crowdfunded games (Kickstarter, Gamefound, etc.) and how to use crowdfunded games to give your store a Unique Value Proposition to attract more customers.

LARP and Your LGS

Kiel Reid

Monday, 11am-12pm in Naples 6

Wednesday, 10am-11am in Naples 6

Here we will present ways your store can earn additional revenue from LARP. This includes selling merchandise, running events, cross promotion and renting space to small groups. Other topics include insurance and how to assess your local market. Attendees will also be provided with a list of resources and key contacts for getting started.

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