The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Designing Your First Board Game
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 a Board Game Fun? The Psychology of Engagement Explained
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
MMTD Ch. 03: My First Weekend of Playtesting Memaw’s Monsters and Where to Go Next
After brainstorming Memaw’s Monsters in chapter 1. Followed by my experience prototyping my idea in chapter 2. Today I will be talking about playtesting my card game prototype for the … Read More
MMTD Ch. 02: Creating the Very First Prototype of this Version of Memaw’s Monsters
I have been really into my newest game design over the last few weeks called Memaw’s Monsters. I’m excited to document my process of creating my game from start to … Read More
Int. 23: Cackleberry Games and Their First Kickstarter (Gardens of Babylon)
The Cackleberry Games team has had an amazing start to their first ever Kickstarter campaign. They seem to be doing a lot correct when it comes to marketing their board … Read More
MMTD Ch. 01: What Inspired Me to Make Another Version of Memaw’s Monsters?
Drew and I were visiting Michael John not too long ago for what we call a “3 brothders” weekend (we call ourselves the “brothders” because it’s how one of us … Read More
Ch. 04: Balance Your Favorite Board Game
Ever since I was a little kid I have loved changing the rules and game play of my favorite board games. It’s not that I thought the games needed my … Read More
Ch. 03: Plan 3 Games in 3 Days
I challenge you to our “3 game ideas in 3 days” with a twist. The twist is you have to randomly select which game types your 3 games will be. … Read More
Ch. 02: SLG Chess Challenge
Exercising your mind is a good way to improve your game design skills. Whether you want to make a game to publish or just to play for fun with family … Read More
Why People Play Board Games
I have a confession… When I was a kid my preschool teacher told my mother “You are going to have to start him early or find a new preschool for him. … Read More