If you’ve ever wanted to design your own board game, you’ve probably realized something quickly: there’s no single “right” way to do it. Designing a great game involves creativity, iteration, … Read More
Some of my favorite memories playing board games have been at Conventions. I’ve been to Gen Con several years to compete at World of Warcraft trading card game nationals and … Read More
When people talk about modern board game legends, Matt Leacock’s name is always near the top. He’s the designer who took the simple idea of players working together and turned … Read More
I highly prefer learning through watching videos over reading rulebooks. So I’m constantly checking out YouTube channels for all things board games. Here’s some of the top YouTube channels for … Read More
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