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Elan Lee is the CEO of Exploding Kittens.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
1:40 Designing Engaging Games
02:49 The Importance of Player Feedback
05:28 Accessibility and Player Experience
08:22 The Golden Age of Tabletop Games
11:25 Kickstarter Success Strategies
13:54 Building and Sustaining Community
16:53 Quality Control in Physical Games
19:25 Expansions and Game Evolution
21:38 Retail Dynamics in Tabletop Games
23:26 Balancing Creativity and Business
26:13 Persistence in Game Development
28:20 Team Structure and Internal Operations
28:47 Understanding Customer Needs
31:12 Designing for Social Interaction
32:21 Innovation vs. Remakes in Gaming
34:21 The Testing and Refinement Process
37:19 Balancing Rigour with Timelines
38:59 Recognizing Joy in Gameplay
39:55 Coping with Hard Times
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