Episode 103: Curt Covert (Smirk and Dagger) - Exhibiting at Conventions- Games we’ve been playing...

Episode 103: Curt Covert (Smirk and Dagger) - Exhibiting at Conventions- Games we’ve been playing lately (not from Smirk and Dagger) 


Join me as we get to know Curt Covert, the owner of Smirk and Dagger games. We discuss what goes into exhibiting at conventions. While we go through a lot of information, it’s definitely not everything. But it might help someone starting out or might be an interesting peek behind the curtain. Then, we talk about 5 games we’ve been playing lately. And of course, ending with something positive happening in our lives. Don’t be afraid to go up or reach out to Curt if you have questions about the board game industry. He’s truly a fountain of knowledge.






00:00:00 Intro


00:00:16 Get to know Curt Covert


00:01:27 Smirk and Laughter


00:04:34 Trickarus


00:12:11 Main Topic: Exhibiting at Conventions


00:12:33 Curt's overall philosophy


00:16:14 Choosing the Right Conventions for Exhibiting


00:19:01 First Steps to getting a booth


00:24:19 Navigating Convention Spaces and Traffic Flow


00:33:03 Line Management at Conventions


00:37:54 Efficient Booth Breakdown Strategies


00:42:59 Planning for Conventions - when to start


00:43:56 Engaging Booth Promotions


00:49:37 5 games (not from Smirk and Dagger) that we've been enjoying


00:49:55 Wondrous Creatures


00:53:32 Dino Racers


00:57:42 Fliptoons

• Fliptoons Season 2

01:02:01 Clank! Catacombs

• Underworld Expansion

01:05:20 Drillers


01:09:06 Things in Rings

• Things on Strings

01:12:56 Rascally Rabbits


01:15:34 Ito

• One Round?

01:21:08 Codenames: Critical Role Adventures


01:24:13 The Gang

• The Gang: Deluxe Edition

01:30:38 Moment of Positivity


01:39:33 Where can you find Curt?

• Smirk and Dagger Website (https://smirkanddagger.com/)
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/smirkanddagger)
• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/smirkanddagger/)

01:40:36 Outro






(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)


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