Not Just Playing Around: Board Games Today
Monday, May 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
As Americans look for more excuses to put down their phones and meet up with friends, the board game hobby has exploded in popularity and is now a global multi-billion dollar industry. Here in the Washington area, board game publishers are finding success with unique titles and award-winning designs. Hear from Kevin Bertram, the founder and owner of Fort Circle Games, about the market and his experience running a board game publishing house. Kevin will be joined by Tory Brown, the designer of Votes for Women, a board game about the American Woman Suffrage Movement and the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Tory will discuss her game and the research, design, and artwork that has made it a breakout hit.