A Designer’s Guide to Creating Educational Board Games
Board games can be more than just fun pastimes; they can offer a wealth of creative educational opportunities. Here’s our…
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How to Design a Cooperative Board Game (with 10 Popular Examples)
Board games needn’t be competitive. In fact, there’s a growing trend for games which require players to cooperate in order…
A Complete Guide to Abstract Strategy Board Games and Design
While seemingly simple, designing abstract strategy board games is a serious challenge. We explore what abstract strategy games are, why…
How to Develop an Idea for a Board Game
We explore the best techniques for developing an idea for a board game and then taking that idea from concept…
The Independent Game Designer’s Guide to the Theory and Practice of Board Game Mechanics
We take a deep dive into an essential and fascinating aspect of custom board game design: mechanics — what they are, how…
How to Use Kickstarter for a Successful Custom Board Game Launch: The Complete Guide
Based on over 25 years in the industry, we guide you through every step you need to take to run…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Your Own Mystery Board Game
Designing a board game is a complex business but also fascinating and lots of fun. Mystery themed board games are…
Get Ready to Roll the Dice: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Create Your Fantasy RPG Game
Role-playing games are as popular as ever and talented independent game designers bring new games into development every year. If…
The Fundamentals of Successful Board Game Design
New to board game design? Based on over 25 years working with independent creatives, we share the fundamentals of successful…