Staying True to the Vision – The Story Behind Tortugas Games (Part 3 of 3)
Release Date: 03/24/2025
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info_outlineIn the final part of our conversation with Tortugas Games co-founders Nick Raynor and Jon Micah Tyson, we take a deeper dive into the philosophy behind game design. They discuss the struggle of maintaining creative authenticity while ensuring a game is commercially viable, as well as the hard lessons learned in the business side of launching a game.
From marketing challenges to the creative process behind their unique artistic style, Nick and Micah share their perspectives on what it takes to bring a game to life while staying true to their vision.
🎧 This is the final episode of our three-part series—thank you for tuning in! We hope you enjoyed this deep dive into the world of board game creation. If you found value in this conversation, share it with your friends and fellow gamers!
What We Talk About:
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The role of authenticity in game development
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The challenge of scaling artwork for physical components
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How they redefined success for Tortugas Games
What We Mention:
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Authenticity
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Artwork
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Marketing
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Production
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Community
Timestamps:
⏳ [00:00:00] Intro Music
⏳ [00:00:57] Creative Authenticity and Artistic Vision
⏳ [00:02:58] Adapting Artwork for Board Games
⏳ [00:04:32] A Teaser to Prequel of Red Tides?
⏳ [00:05:17] How Nick does Prototypes
⏳ [00:05:53] Value Extraction to Community Building
⏳ [00:07:23] What is our Purpose
⏳ [00:08:04] The Cost of Authenticity
⏳ [00:09:48] Unique Artistic Identity
⏳ [00:10:51] Leadership and Project Management
⏳ [00:12:59] Managing Roles and Responsibilities
⏳ [00:14:53] Importance of Feedback
⏳ [00:16:21] Dynamics as a Team
⏳ [00:17:57] Crowdfunding Campaign and Launch Updates
⏳ [00:20:15] Final Thoughts and Call to Action
⏳ [00:21:12] Outro Music
That’s a wrap for our three-part series with Tortugas Games! We hope you enjoyed this journey through game development, creativity, and business. If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends and let us know what you think!