MEET THE BÉZIER GAMES TEAM, JARED CHADWICK

April 01, 2026

MEET THE BÉZIER GAMES TEAM

~ JARED CHADWICK ~

1. Hi, Jared. Could you tell us about your role with Bézier Games?

Hi, my name is Jared. I'm the Trade Show Manager for Bézier Games, which means I own the coordination, planning, and execution of all our public facing events. I do a lot of paperwork so that we can go show our awesome games to awesome people.

2. Classic Question: What board games got you into the hobby?

I grew up playing a lot of the classics, but what really got me interested in what board games can be was A Game of Thrones: The Board Game from Fantasy Flight Games.

3. When did you decide to enter the board game industry?

I started volunteering at conventions with Bezier Games about two and a half years ago, and it was always what I looked forward to most throughout the year. Being at the conventions was such an exciting experience for me that I would take all my PTO just to go to as many as I could throughout the year. Now I get to do it all year long, and I have no idea what to do with my PTO.

4. What would you consider to be the most challenging part of your job?

A big portion of my job is doing things within a very narrow timeframe, so making sure nothing gets lost in the shuffle is always in the back of my mind.

5. What do you enjoy the most in your role as Trade Show Manager for Bézier Games?

The one thing that has always brought me the most joy in life is finding cool things and showing them to cool people. I love the idea of showing someone their next favorite thing. Being at the conventions means I get countless opportunities to meet people and show them our games. Seeing that "ah-ha!" moment when people realize what makes our games special never gets old to me.

6. If you had to get Jumanji'd into a game from the Bézier Games' catalog, which one would that be and why?

Not Ultimate Werewolf; based on how good I am at the game in real life, I wouldn't stand a chance! While it's tempting to say New York Slice so I can eat a bunch of pizza, I'll go with Castles of Mad King Ludwig. Walking through some of the castles I've built would be a wild experience!

7. Outside of Bézier Games' catalog, what have you been playing lately, and what are your favorite game mechanics?

I love seeing established mechanics used in new, interesting ways, so I like to keep my options open. Generally speaking, deck building, engine building, and asynchronous gameplay tend to pique my interest the most. I've been playing a lot of the new TCG Riftbound (if that counts), but some other standouts so far for me this year are Sweet Lands, Rumble Nation, Winter Rabbit, and The Fate of The Fellowship.

8. You've been to many of the board game conventions in North America. Which ones are in your top 3 and why?

GenCon is great because it's got so much going on; I love the energy and variety. I also love Origins because even though it's smaller than GenCon, it has a bigger indie presence in my experience; I love seeing games from smaller teams with a much more focused and singular identity. Last but not least is Pax East. I love video games. I've been involved in that industry as well, so seeing them brought together with boardgames is unlike any other convention experience for me.

9. What advice would you give to a gamer who wants to attend their first board game convention in America?

Book hotels early. Buy food you can bring with you so you can avoid those convention prices. Bring a crash bag with caffeine, medicine, and a phone charger. Bring an extra suitcase for all the stuff you told yourself you wouldn't buy, but you know you will. Play prototypes and learn to understand the art of good design. Lastly, don't forget to spend some time exploring the city and getting a feel for the local culture.

10. What advice would you give to gamers who want to volunteer at a booth?

Learn to teach well! Practice with friends and get feedback on how to be more concise, articulate, and interesting. Teaching well and being personable are the two biggest ways to get invited back regularly. Find a company that works for you and then try to reach out to people who have volunteered with them to make sure it's going to be a good experience for you. There are a lot of different organizations you can work with, and it's a great way to subsidize the cost of conventions.

11. What's the secret to giving a successful demo of a board game?

Find what you love about the game and wrap your teach around that. That will either be the climax of your story, or the throughline that moves it along. If you understand the game well enough to teach it in a narrative structure, you can keep people engaged, keep a good pace, and make it memorable enough that it sticks with people.

12. What do you enjoy most about board game conventions?

Meeting people who share my passion for board games! Seeing so many people from different walks of life who are all united by their love of board games is a really hopeful experience, and seeing people getting excited about board games never gets old.

13. If you could attend any board game convention that you haven't already, which one would you attend and why?

Years ago I stumbled into Spiel Essen on a whim and was totally unprepared. (I was living in Germany at the time.) I had no idea how to navigate it and barely remember any of it. I'm thrilled to go back this year and experience it all over again for the first time.