Deep dive into the world of the thriving board game industry and the creators behind popular games. The board game business is booming and has seen a major resurgence in recent years. Contributing to the renaissance are first-time game designers creating their own original board games and financing them through crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and subsequently partnering with major manufacturers and retail distributors. From concept to the shelf, Gamemaster follows the board game industry as a whole and zooms in more closely on five board game designers who have shown success or are trying to break through. Creators such as Klaus Teuber (The Settlers of Catan), Matt Leacock (Pandemic) and Elan Lee (Exploding Kittens) share their stories of how they turned their visions into reality