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NorthStar Games Appoints David Bock as Marketing Director

NorthStar Games is proud to announce David Bock as Marketing Director, bringing a decade of experience in tabletop publishing. He will lead brand strategy, product launches, convention presence, and community engagement as Northstar expands its catalog for the hobby gaming market.

Bock succeeds Ross Connel, who led Northstar’s largest crowdfunding campaigns, expanded convention presence, and drove substantial growth. The company extends its appreciation for his contributions.

David lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his child, Ezra, and his girlfriend, Jamie. “We spend a lot of time playing board games and video games, watching anime, and catching up on movies,” Bock said. “Our family also includes two elderly cats, Niko and Kirby, a five-month-old yellow belly pied ball python named Luma, Ezra’s fish and other critters, and just a few houseplants short of a jungle. When I can, I still get together with friends for the same game night I’ve been running for the past decade, or head into the city to try new foods.”

A longtime hobby gamer and industry creative, Bock has worked with leading publishers including Cephalofair Games, Red Raven Games, Arcane Wonders, and Ravensburger, among others. With a background in visual communication and creative writing, he specializes in guiding projects from concept to delivery, overseeing game development, designing marketing campaigns, and managing creative teams. Most recently, he served as Marketing Manager and Consultant at Son of Oak Games, shaping messaging and communications for the digital launch of Legend in the Mist.

“NorthStar already makes games people connect with,” Bock said. “I want to make sure future releases line up clearly with players’ expectations. My first major initiative is growing the Nature community by launching an annual, community-designed Nature mini-module contest. This will give players a real voice in shaping the future of the Nature game ecosystem.”

“David knows this space because he’s been a part of it for years,” said Dominic Crapuchettes, CEO of NorthStar Games. “He understands both the creative side and the player side, and that perspective helps ensure we’re speaking as members of the community, not just to it.”

About NorthStar Games
NorthStar Games creates worlds to explore with accessible depth for everyday players. We design strategy and party games that are easy to learn, visually inviting, and rewarding over time. From nature-inspired strategy to laughter-filled experiences, our titles balance clarity and meaningful decisions, welcoming new players while offering depth for those who want more. We focus on elegant design, strong table presence, and replayability. We build games that feel approachable from the first turn and worth returning to again and again.