| Title | From Idea to Shelf — The Publishing Path for Accessible Games Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | TRD26ND329866 |
| Start Date | Friday July 31, 2026 - 11:00 am |
| End Date | Friday July 31, 2026 - 12:00 pm |
| Cost | $0 |
| Tickets Available | 50/50 |
| Short Description | Helaina will help demystify the publishing process, sharing publishing-specific decisions that shape the publication of a game, and illustrate how to design for broad appeal without sacrificing depth. |
| Long Description | Game design comes down to finding the right balance between making a game accessible for your intended audience, creating a thoughtful structure that audience, and ensuring it can hold up over time. Drawing on over a decade of publishing experience, this session blends storytelling, practical frameworks, and interactive moments to guide participants through the full lifecycle of a game—from initial concept to playtesting, production, and community building. Each segment emphasizes actionable takeaways, while highlighting inclusive design principles that ensure games resonate across ages and abilities. |
| Event Type | TRD - Trade Day Events |
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| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | 50 |
| Age Required | Mature (18+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | JW |
| Room | White River Ballroom A |
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| Web Address | www.gencon.com/gen-con-indy/game-design-academy |
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| Tournament | 0 |
