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The company was founded in 2001 by J.T. Smith, Jamie Vrbsky, and Tavis Parker. In July 2009 the company launched a web-based [[print on demand]] game publishing service<ref>[[#refTechCrunch2009|Tech Crunch 2009]]</ref> that allows game designers to build and print custom [[card games]] and [[board games]] through a web-based system.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://yourmoneygeek.com/inboxdollars-review/ | title= Make Money| accessdate = 28 November 2015}}</ref><ref>[[#refBGGprofile2009|Board Game Geek 2009]].</ref><ref>[[#refMashable2009|Mashable 2009]].</ref><ref>[[#refWired2012|Wired 2012]].</ref> In 2021, The Game Crafter was nominated for the Diana Jones Award <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boardgamehalv.com/diana-jones-award-2021-nominees-announced/ | title=Diana Jones Award 20221 Nominees Announced}} |
The company was founded in 2001 by J.T. Smith, Jamie Vrbsky, and Tavis Parker. In July 2009 the company launched a web-based [[print on demand]] game publishing service<ref>[[#refTechCrunch2009|Tech Crunch 2009]]</ref> that allows game designers to build and print custom [[card games]] and [[board games]] through a web-based system.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://yourmoneygeek.com/inboxdollars-review/ | title= Make Money| accessdate = 28 November 2015}}</ref><ref>[[#refBGGprofile2009|Board Game Geek 2009]].</ref><ref>[[#refMashable2009|Mashable 2009]].</ref><ref>[[#refWired2012|Wired 2012]].</ref> In 2021, The Game Crafter was nominated for the Diana Jones Award. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boardgamehalv.com/diana-jones-award-2021-nominees-announced/ | title=Diana Jones Award 20221 Nominees Announced}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:17, 26 July 2022
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Board games, card games publishing |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | JT Smith, Jamie Vrbsky, Tavis Parker |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Board games, card games, tabletop game components |
| Parent | Plain Black Corporation |
| Website | www |
The Game Crafter, LLC (TGC) is a Madison, Wisconsin-based company that produces tabletop game components and custom print on demand card games and board games.
History
The company was founded in 2001 by J.T. Smith, Jamie Vrbsky, and Tavis Parker. In July 2009 the company launched a web-based print on demand game publishing service[1] that allows game designers to build and print custom card games and board games through a web-based system.[2][3][4][5] In 2021, The Game Crafter was nominated for the Diana Jones Award. [6]
References
- ^ Tech Crunch 2009
- ^ "Make Money". Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- ^ Board Game Geek 2009.
- ^ Mashable 2009.
- ^ Wired 2012.
- ^ "Diana Jones Award 20221 Nominees Announced".
Further reading
- Kincaid, Jason (2009-07-16). "Awesome: The Game Crafter Lets You Build And Sell Your Own Custom Board Games". Tech Crunch. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
- Defrag, Rizen (2009-07-10). "Game Publisher Profile - The Game Crafter, LLC". Board Game Geek. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
- Catone, Josh (2009-09-05). "15 Places to Make Money Creating Your Own Products". Mashable. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
- Banks, Dave (2012-02-02). "Turn Your Board Game Dreams Into Reality With The Game Crafter". Wired. Retrieved 2012-02-20.