Rolling the Dice with That's Spot On! Designers Sue and Linda
What’s Up, Wake · The Publishers of Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (dts.podtrac.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Join us as we dive deep into the inspiring story behind That's Spot On!, a board game created by friends Linda Pelnik and Sue Dohm. Discover how their shared love for family game nights led to the creation of a game that captured hearts at the New York Toy Fair. Linda and Sue discuss the origins of their friendship, the challenges of manufacturing, securing spots in mom-and-pop stores, and navigating the complexities of the game industry. Don't miss their fascinating journey filled with highs, lows, and plenty of laughs as they bring their creative visions to life.
00:00 Meet the Inventors
02:48 From School Friends to Co-Founders
04:15 Fixing Liar's Dicexsxw
05:09 New Mechanics and Game Board
07:11 Learning Manufacturing from Scratch
08:17 Designers and Industry Help
10:19 Marketing and Grassroots Sales
13:32 New York Toy Fair Breakthrough
16:57 Working with a Friend
18:09 Shipping Delays and Tariffs
19:42 Canals and Shipping Chaos
20:16 Founders' Backgrounds and Skills
21:36 Toy Fair to Warehousing
22:37 Box Size and Shelf Space
23:41 Next Game Spot and Snap
24:36 Trade Shows and Cutting Costs
26:03 Creative Process and Advice
27:45 Family Playtesting Support
28:49 Lightning Round Game Night
31:18 Where to Find That's Spot On!
32:12 Shoutouts and Wrap Up