Wow, thanks for the information.

Like I said, this was from sessions on this topic at a board game convention.

So you recommend selling the game and not producing it myself?

That's what they recommended, but they are in the business of selling games so from their perspective it will be better to go through them. I'm not even close with my own idea so I haven't really evaluated the end of the route at this point. You would have to evaluate your own situation.

A lot of people have successfully gone through Kickstarter. I've even bought one (that should be arriving soon), a deluxe edition of a previously produced game by a professional game company. Another I've bought through KS is a neat idea for a game. Two others that were on Kickstarter are from one of the local game companies I mentioned so I'll pick them up at the local game night (because he has extras) so that I don't have to pay shipping.

Weigh your options.

I have been sitting on this game way too long so I have considered hiring professional testers to get some neutral/professional feed back.

This may be an educational game; something I'm not familiar with except playing Krypto. However, someone over at Board Game Geek will know more about that than I.

Your location is "Planet Earth" so I don't know what major cities are near you. You should be able to find a local game club. Check Board Game Geek for players near you (called guilds). Even a small group will be very helpful in play testing. At least a group in larger city will have a large group.

All of Utah has a population of 3.1 million people, most from Ogden (where I'm near) to Provo (less than 100 miles south of me). Board Game Geek lists 18 in Utah. Find one in your state, or found one in your state. Game stores will often sponsor game nights or at least know how to contact local groups.

I can't emphasize enough how important it is to play test. I don't even know how to contact professional play testers. And Board Game Geek has forums too. The people over there would be even more helpful than I have been. Nevertheless, I'm still willing to discuss anything else you would like to discuss here.

Regardless, please let us know how it comes out.

Alright, yes, I'm still playing PoGo. I'm loving the new "friends" feature, especially because when others send you gifts, you receive little pictures of where they're from (how very letterbox-ish). Is anyone else still playing that would like to be friends so that I can see pictures from far away places? If so, respond here or AQ mail me your trainer number? Pretty please?

My husband is still playing. His trainer code is 7823 0970 4168.

Request sent!

I'm now friends with 2 letterboxers' husbands. I love it ^_^

I play but don't know anyone else who does, I would love to try the new friend feature. My trainer code is 2827 9847 2998

sun7flour

Feel free to add me as well: 9758 4797 4654

I'm Callophrys there.

2867 8558 5090 For anyone who wants to be my friend too! Trainer name is brockbrood also.

friend request sent!

sent!

And accepted. I'm so relieved that I am not the only adult out there who plays this silly game(-;

I have encountered a lot more adults than kids playing!

On the other hand, who says any of us are adults?

Not so silly. I’ve walked over 950 km using this app., and found a really cool and unique place to plant a series of boxes.
GO Oakleyhttps://www.atlasquest.com/boxes/clue/?boxId=276083

I'm still playing! I'm about a quarter of the way to level 37 now. All my roommates and coworkers play, too, so it's a struggle to acquire enough "gifts" to send to them each day.

I added a bunch of people and here is my code

249965908474

I play less frequently, but my code is: 6082 4747 5441 and Dobby394's is: 7603 2184 2292 (she goes by otter0704 in Pokemon).

I still play with it a little. I don’t have any Pokémon friends so I’d be happy join in. My trainer code is 211878135336, and conveniently enough I used Gremlands as my trainer name.

Add traks15 here 065895442317

Many of us adults like this 'silly' game. It's a fun distraction from the daily grind :)

I sent friend requests out! I send lots of gifts - so have fun and enjoy!!

My husband and I play; well, he plays and I'll do it on his phone every once and a while. :) His trainer name is yophee and his number is 1878 7912 4084.

Sent some friend requests. I'm Teamrocket 5001

With one of the new challenges being make some new friends. I need to make some new friends. Anyone who wants to be my new friend, here is my pokemon number 693839263890

Anyone still need new friends for the Celebi research? 0596 4397 6502 is my trainer code. :) PoGo is still a daily part of my life. Lol!

I'm a little late to this thread, but just sent you an invite!

Just sent you one!

Alright, I admit it, I still play.
3922 2141 5328
If you posted your number as get a random request I the next ten minutes, it's probably me. (Traier named ejates)

Just sent you a friend request. I still need 2 new friends for the latest research...
sun7flour

Already your friend...
but love to have my lb buddies as friends. I’m punchappy on pogo
1521 6984 2115

I would love to have far away pogo friends. Uplay pogo and letterbox with my granddaughters. Did you know there is a brownie letterbox badge? My trainer number is 4384 2337 2378 my trainer name is cookielady66

I love new Poke-Friends, too!!

Friend me! 3625 9795 3815

Super Hedge Hoggie

I would love some new Pokemon Go friends too! My code is 2453 4867 7608

Yay!

-gollygee