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
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
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
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
Naming your board game can feel like the final boss of the design process. You’ve nailed the mechanics, playtests went great—and now… the name. You want something catchy, clever, and … Read More
Great tabletop game design is part creativity, part persistence—and part learning from other smart brains. Sometimes, the best design advice doesn’t come from game designers at all. It comes from … Read More
If you’re serious about becoming a better game designer, there’s no better classroom than your own gaming table. Studying published games (especially ones that have stood the test of time) … Read More
So you want to design your own game? Whether it’s a card game, board game, or digital prototype, jumping into game design is both exciting and challenging. But if you’re … Read More