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October 21, 2025

Shiftheads – How Two Teens Turned Family Game Night into a Business

Board games don’t just bring families together — sometimes, they build something brand new. Teen creators Adam and Kiara Palma share the story behind American Dictator, a game that started as a cottage idea and evolved into a thoughtful, funny take on politics and human nature.

In conversation with Shane Hewitt, they explain how creativity, curiosity, and a love of family game nights led to 3D-printed prototypes, community feedback, and an unexpected entrepreneurial journey. It’s a story about play, perspective, and the kind of family project that sticks.

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Originally aired on2025-10-21