Panel Schedule
All panels are located in the back of Hall B. Note: Panels and panelists are subject change.
Compete: Jumping into Competitive Play
Friday | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Interested in improving your game and joining the Competitive side of Organized Play? Now is your time to hear from top players and the designers on how to get started. Featuring Ryan Miles (Game Developer), Emiliano Bolzoni, Ophir Marom, Pierre le Masson, and Troy Yamaguchi.
Forging the Galaxy: Designing Ashes of the Empire for Star Wars: Unlimited
Friday | 2:00pm-3:00pm
An in-depth developer discussion exploring the design, development, mechanics, themes, and creative process behind the newest Star Wars: Unlimited set, Ashes of the Empire. Featuring Tyler Parrott (Creative Lead TCGs ), Ryan Serrano (Game Designer), and Jeremiah Dixon.
Limited Play in Star Wars: Unlimited
Friday | 3:00pm-4:00pm
A discussion on limited play in Star Wars: Unlimited, including draft, sealed, and building your own limited play cube! Featuring Kyle Craft, Juston Case, John Leo (Game Designer), and Ryan Serrano (Game Designer).
Get to Know the Artists of Star Wars: Unlimited
Friday | 4:00pm-5:00pm
A pre-planned Q&A with some of the artists working on Star Wars: Unlimited, showcasing their work and their process. Featuring Gabriel Gomez Almenzar, Omercan Cirit, Vincent Dutrait, Brian Greenzang, and Johnny Morrow.
Women of Star Wars: Unlimited
Saturday | 11:00am-12:00pm
Chatting with the women who make Star Wars: Unlimited happen. Learn about the work going on behind-the-scenes, how to get involved, and what it takes to work in the industry. Featuring Alicia Gensch (Senior Marketing Manger, TCG’s), Merritt Rodriquez (Director, TCGs), and Mercedes Opheim (Creative Director, TCG’s).
The Art of Star Wars: Unlimited
Saturday | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Chat about creating the art of Star Wars: Unlimited from the initial concept until it is printed on a card. Featuring Steve Hamilton (Managing Art Director, TCG’s), Axel Hutt (Art Director), Tyler Parrott (Creative Lead, TCGs), Brian Greenzang, and Reno.
Building Your Own Local Community
Saturday | 2:00pm-3:00pm
A discussion with players on how to build a thriving community in your local game store. Featuring Gil Balanzat, Joe Lutovsky, Jeremy Vanderloop, and Ryan Warner.
Putting the Unlimited in Star Wars: Unlimited
Saturday | 3:00pm-4:00pm
A discussion with members of FFG about bringing the game to life. Featuring Jim Cartwright (Head of Studio), Wesley Mouri (Marketing Brand Ambassador), Tyler Parrott (Creative Lead, TCG’s), and Danny Schaefer (Senior Design Lead, TCG’s).
Star Wars: Unlimited Trivia
Saturday | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Attendees can try their knowledge against each other in a classic Star Wars: Unlimited trivia! Featuring Jack Broomell (Community Manager, TCG’s), Danny Schaefer (Senior Design Lead, TCG’s), Marty Connell, and Mike Rudin.
Twin Suns Tips and Tricks
Sunday| 10:00am-11:00am
Learn how to improve your Twin Suns gameplay, construct a deck, and discuss tips and tricks! Featuring Joe O'Neil (Game Developer), Brian Arington, David Hausknecht, and AJ Vogel.
From Spark to Ashes: The Evolution of Design in Star Wars: Unlimited
Sunday | 11:00am-12:00pm
Discussion of the early ideation of Star Wars: Unlimited mechanics and how Danny's model rose above the rest, designing cards to stand out in the initial sets, and building a game from the ground up. Discussion on the role players had in influencing design choices for later sets, as well as the challenges of maintaining uniqueness/originality with such a large database of cards and characters. Featuring John Leo (Game Designer), Tyler Parrott (Creative Lead, TCGs), Danny Schaefer (Senior Design Lead, TCG’s), and Kevin Sanchez.
What to Know Before You Head Home
Sunday | 12:00pm-1:00pm
The Final Panel of the Galactic Championship. Featuring Jack Broomell (Community Manager, TCG’s), Ryan Miles (Game Developer), Joe O'Neil (Game Developer), and Danny Schaefer (Senior Design Lead, TCG’s).
