For decades, board games were defined by a handful of household names — Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue, and Risk. These games introduced millions to the hobby but often emphasized luck over … Read More
When I first saw the Riftblade Deckbuilding Game Kickstarter page, I thought it had to be from an established board game publisher. The Kickstarter page, the videos, the art—everything looked … Read More
Every few months, I like to look back at what readers have been enjoying most on Streamlined Gaming. It’s always fascinating to see which types of board games, mechanics, and … Read More
If you’re interested in designing your own board game, you don’t have to start from scratch. There are plenty of board game design sites and forums where creators share advice, … Read More
If you’re designing your own board game, prototyping is where the magic begins. Whether you’re building a quick-and-dirty version to test mechanics or preparing a polished version for blind playtesting, … Read More
A common overlooked part of designing a board game is figuring out how long it should take to play. Game length directly affects your audience, your replayability, and how often … Read More
Whether you’re designing your first board game or preparing to launch your tenth Kickstarter, the language of board game design can feel overwhelming. From technical terms like “point salad” to … Read More
So you’ve built a playable prototype, tested it a few times, and refined your rules. Your game is working… mostly. But before we call it done, let’s take a step … Read More
You’ve got a board game idea rattling around in your head, and now you’re ready to take it further. That’s where we come in. Whether this is your first attempt … Read More
What makes players say, “Let’s play that again!” after finishing a game? As a game designer, it’s easy to focus on mechanics, balance, and theme—but fun is what brings people … Read More