An Arlington GameFest 2023 Event.

Join us for a discussion panel featuring board game designers and industry experts Dominic Crapuchettes, Elizabeth Hargrave, Elli Amir, Eric Slauson, and Tory Brown, moderated by Librarian Jennifer Santure. Get insights into the world of board game creation from these talented minds! 

Attendees at this event can earn a raffle entry for a chance to win a signed game from one of our panelists. Please note that the raffle winners will be announced exclusively at Arlington GameFest 2023 on Sunday, November 12, and winners must be present at the GameFest event to claim their prizes.

This panel discussion leads up to the Library's Arlington GameFest 2023 event on Sunday, November 12. Visit the Library calendar to see other tabletop gaming events. 

RSVP for an event reminder email. Attendance is first-come, first-served until seating capacity is reached. 

For more information, email: Lib-CentralOperations@arlingtonva.us.

Date:
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Location:
Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
Library:
Central Library
Audience:
Events for Adults Events for High Schoolers Events for Middle Schoolers
Categories:
Artist Talk Civics and Government Fun and Games > Gaming
Calendar:
Arlington Public Library
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Meet our panelists

 Dominic Crapuchettes is the founder of North Star Games and has designed several board games including Wits & Wagers and Evolution.

 Elizabeth Hargrave is a board game designer and creator of the 2019 Kennerspiel de Jahres-winning game Wingspan

 Elli Amir, founder of Sextant Studios, self-published Worldbreakers: Advent of the Khanate and its expansion, The Indigo Sisterhood.

 Eric Slauson is a game designer, editor, and writer who has created several board games, including MonsDRAWsity and Tattoo Stories.

 Tory Brown is a political communications strategist for progressive causes and the designer of the board game Votes for Women.

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Accommodations in the Library

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  • Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us