A documentary film follows Randall Hoyt, a professor of Graphic Design, as he spends a year trying to publish his tabletop board game, Turnpike, about driving in traffic. He attends gaming conventions and pitches his game to companies like Mayfair Games, ThinkFun, and Ravensburger. Along the way, he shares his struggles with bi-polar disorder and how it affects his creativity.
The Next Great American Game
A game designer's journey to publishing his first board game is humorously and relatably documented, with a personal touch as he opens up about living with bipolar disorder.