Description

Andy and Anthony talk about growing a local Cube playgroup. They reflect on what’s been working for them to get a consistent, weekly Cube night running as well as challenges that need to be overcome. The talk specifically about the importance of consistency and a good location and managing events to engage new players.

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Timestamps:

• 1:35 — Introduction to the Topic
• 3:14 — In Short: Be Consistent, Pick a Location, Pick a Time, and Show Up
• 5:36 — Finding a Location
• 24:23 — Choosing a Time
• 27:48 — Finding New Players
• 35:17 — Extra Events Beyond Scheduled Programming
• 36:20 — Additional Tips and Advice
• 47:52 — Cube Design Considerations for Community Building

Discussed in this episode:

• End of Year Episode
• No Land Beyond
• Asking LGS Owners about Cube Night, on Twitter
• A Good Folding Table
• Customizable Big Playmats
• Episode 51, How to Win Friends & Influence People (into Playing Your Cube)
• Introduction to Battlebox
• Andy’s Starter Decks
• Degenerate Micro Cube
• Turbo Cube
• Eluesis
• Cartographia

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You can find the hosts’ Cubes on Cube Cobra:

• Andy’s “Bun Magic” Cube
• Anthony’s “Regular” Cube

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Musical production by DJ James Nasty.