Tales from the Trade

Top five reasons to invent a game

by Shari Spiro

April 28, 2013, 8:06 pm

Personally – I do not invent games – I am an expert at printing them – Ad Magic has been a kickstarter game printer for over 3 years – but there are 5 basic reasons you might want to try your hand at inventing a game:

You are sick of your job

You have an idea and can not get it out of your head

It pays great money if your game is a hit

You love games

Kickstarter

Most of our clients are now inventors.  In the past we had a few custom card games and custom board games come along – in between the demand for corporate promotional playing cards and poker chips – but there were not as many inventors as there are now. The advent of Kickstarter has made it possible for people with a dream and no money to FUND their dream – see if people like their idea and develop a client base all at the same time – and in a short period of time. Although you can run it longer – most kickstarter programs run for 30 days. In 30 days time you can actually redetermine the path of your life, readjust your goals and develop a product line and client / fan base for your ideas.  I love the concept and really admire people who have an idea and run with it – so it is an honor to work with them.  I look forward to assisting more projects in the future and to seeing many more games get off the ground running.  If you are inventor – just remember – perseverance pays.  Keep trying until you hit.

 

Some of our clients have grown their successful kickstarter campaigns into full blown businesses.

Right now we have 2 new kickstarter campaigns to applaud.

DRAGON’S HOARD

WEREWOLF

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werewolf-cards

 

Shari Spiro founded Ad Magic in 1998, turning it into one of the largest independent tabletop game printers in the U.S. She has worked with renowned clients like Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens, and household names such as HBO, Delta Airlines, National Geographic, and McDonald’s.

Shari’s expertise spans manufacturing, logistics, marketing, and long-range planning, making her a driving force behind Ad Magic’s success. Under Shari’s leadership, Ad Magic has become a trusted partner for global brands and independent creators.

Beyond work, she’s a musician and an award-winning entrepreneur—in 2016, she was recognized as Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year.