Ebook: Girls on games: a look at the fairer side of the tabletop industry

Girls on Games is written by a compilation of female game industry professionals, with the aim to engage, entertain, and educate both seasoned gamers and game-makers as well as novice game inventors and those seeking positions within the tabletop game industry. Even with great strides being made in the name of gender equality and numbers of women in the industry increasing, female game makers are still in a great minority and face amazing challenges in an otherwise inclusive field. This compilation of stories and advice discusses important topics in gaming and includes many voices with important viewpoints on various subjects, such as inclusion in the game industry, how to be taken seriously as a professional in a male-dominated field, tips on getting your foot in the door at a game company, and creating balanced game design for both men and women.