The Festmogul

A Music Festival Organizer Board Game

The Festmogul is a competitive worker placement board game where players go head-to-head to build the best reputation as event organizers in the music industry. Manage resources, rent the perfect venues, craft effective marketing strategies, and scout the hottest talent to create unforgettable festivals.

The more impressive your lineup and the better your services, the higher your reputation—and ultimately, your victory!

In The Festmogul, every decision matters. Will you invest in large venues and flashy artists to attract the biggest crowds? Or will you focus on quality services and smart marketing to win over loyal fans? Each round, you’ll make strategic choices that shape your path to fame.

Key Features:

• Venue Rental: Choose from a range of unique venues, each offering different bonuses based on the season.

• Talent Scouting: Hire talented musicians to fill your festival’s lineup, drawing in more fans.

• Marketing & Human Resources: Increase your festival’s visibility and efficiency to outperform your rivals.

• Dynamic Rounds: Each season offers new opportunities for growth and festival planning.

• Compete for Trust: Gain fans’ trust by delivering top-notch experiences and service quality.

Do you have what it takes to rise to the top of the festival scene? In The Festmogul, only the best planners will earn the trust and fame needed to become the ultimate music event organizer!

Development

The Festmogul was created in 2022 as part of a game jam organized by the Primer Turno podcast. The jam, which ran from March 1st, 2022 to April 1st, 2022, challenged participants to design a board game using worker placement mechanics with a concert theme. The goal was to create a fully playable game in just one month while sharing the design process with the community.

As part of the challenge, participants were encouraged to incorporate additional mechanics or components like cards, miniatures, and boards. For The Festmogul, this resulted in a dynamic and engaging game where players compete to become the best event organizers in the music industry.

This jam was a complementary event to the Primer Turno podcast, which documented the monthly board game development process throughout 2022. Please read the developer notes for more information.