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“Lincoln’s camera presence in combination with his production skills elevates his content in a way that keeps you engaged throughout each video. When you pair that with his genuine passion for helping his audience discover and learn about new games, I believe The Game Bard could soon be one the most well-known voices in the board game space.”

-Jared Kaplan, Czech Games Edition NA Marketing

"Lincoln Hoppe, the Game Bard, produces absolutely lovely board game content. His experience as a professional actor and cinematographer aids in the top notch production quality of his videos. His excitement for board games and life in general shines throughout all of his content. Lincoln produces enjoyable, refreshing, and relatable content at a very high quality and I expect he will become a staple of board game media in the near future."

-Christopher Garbett, Allplay

"Aside from  great editing and attention to detail Lincoln puts into his videos, what makes them special is the fact that he really shows how much he cares about board games. His enthusiasm really shines and the calm demeanor in which he speaks really gives them a cozy feel." 

-Alderac Entertainment Group

"Lincoln Hoppe brings his acting chops to board games with content that is humorous, engaging, and informative. I'm always looking forward to what he'll come up with next. It piques my curiosity every time. He's a great ambassador for our wonderful hobby." 

-Randy Flynn, Designer: Cascadia, Tabriz

“Sometimes, a detailed review isn’t enough to convey the energy and excitement a board game deserves. Are you looking to add spark and flair to your board game presentations? Lincoln is a standout performer with an exceptional range of talents.His passion for board games runs as deep as his sharp humor and inventive ideas for bringing board games to life.”

-Sabine Laure-Müller, Lookout Games, Global Marketing Manager

"Lincoln is clearly going to be the next big name in the board game content sphere - his opinions, energy, scripting and editing are all so fantastic. Of all the influencers I've worked with, I felt like he got my game the most and highlighted the most succinctly why other people would enjoy it too. Plus, he's fast and professional. I highly recommend working with him for Kickstarter previews or general reviews!"

-Judson Cowan, Tettix Games (designer of Deep Regrets)

"Lincoln’s sharp and sometimes sneaky sense of humor will make you laugh while enjoying his polished delivery of insightful reviews, He finds a way to get right at the core of the game and provide on point and thorough summaries and assessments. Highly recommend Lincoln for previews and reviews - and any content he wants to make!" 

-David Gordon, Designer: Monkey Palace, Finspan, Floristry, Crafting the Cosmos

"Lincoln weaves understanding of the game, thematic tie-ins and gameplay into fantastic videos. I am blown away at his ability to craft videos that capture important intricacies and highlight the games in the best possible way. And the production quality!? The videography is top notch with unique camera angles, attractive backdrops and excellent lighting! As for Lincoln... he is a highly skilled personality on camera. I cannot recommend working with him more."

-Ammon Anderson, Up Games, designer Gnome Hollow, Twinkle Twinkle

"Lincoln’s sharp and sometimes sneaky sense of humor will make you laugh while enjoying his polished delivery of insightful reviews, He finds a way to get right at the core of the game and provide on point and thorough summaries and assessments. Highly recommend Lincoln for previews and reviews - and any content he wants to make!" 

-David Gordon, Designer: Monkey Palace, Finspan, Floristry, Crafting the Cosmos

"Working with Lincoln Hoppe, aka The Game Bard, has been a genuine pleasure—he brings an infectious energy, deep curiosity, and unmatched production quality to everything he creates. He’s not just reviewing games—he’s crafting moments that stick with viewers. He’s always at the top of our media list, and we see this partnership as just the beginning.”"

-Sean Wittmeyer, Waterworks Games

"Lincoln is an absolute bubble of energy and pleasure to work with. He creates funny and unique content that really makes your board game shine. If you want players to laugh and to love your game you want Lincoln! A reviewer I will contact again and again!"

-Joseph Bugbee, Friendly Bee Game Company

"Working with Lincoln for our board game Rumian was an absolute pleasure! He produced outstanding content that captured the essence of our board game perfectly. Lincoln's professionalism, kindness, and clear communication made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. Without hesitation, Lincoln will be our first call for future projects. If you're looking for a skilled, reliable content creator who delivers exceptional work, we cannot recommend Lincoln highly enough!"

-Murdoc Games

"Lincoln is the perfect board game enthusiast if you want a review or preview! Lincoln directs his enthusiasm, love for games and camera experience into a good review and video! I fully recommend Lincoln!"

-Elwin Klappe, Clash of the Ardennes

"Master Hoppe shares our mischievous passion for the “bit different” in gaming. Top bloke, top game reviewer, and through our self-appointed power, we anoint him an honorary Brit for his services to game reviewing. We doff our caps and twirl our UK cloaks in his general direction!"

-Scott, Time Vault Soccer

"Lincoln is our absolute favorite board game influencer! He was one of the first people to identify the unique experience we were attempting and was able to articulate it to others extremely well. His brand videos were loaded with creativity and humor, so much that we used his material and quotes extensively in our marketing. You feel his enthusiasm and passion for both the gaming world and their creators every time you see him. I would absolutely work with Lincoln again, and recommend him to all my colleagues."

-Michael Bartell, Mythify

Lincoln is a true Game Bard! It was a pleasure to collaborate with him in creating video content for our fast sling puck game "Bungee Table" (by PuxZoop). Lincoln took up the opportunity with honest enthusiasm and attention to detail, ultimately delivering quality both for us, and for viewers. We'd be happy to continue our partnership with him in the future.

-Bungee Table/PuxZoop

"Lincoln is a ray of comedic sunshine with such a unique flavor on humor. His love for board games is reflected in his insane quality of media he portrays in his photos and videos. His skits are a breath of fresh air in the board game space”

-Zeshawn Kahn, Board and Shield

"Lincoln's creativity knows no bounds. His reviews and game content are anything but boring!"

-Pique Games