In this episode, I chat with Jonny Pac about how to create games that fully engage players and keep them coming back for more. We talk about the difference between puzzles and games, designing for different types of players, utilizing randomness, fuzzy logic, and a whole lot more! The post How to Craft the Perfect Player Experience with Jonny Pac appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

In this episode, I chat with Jonny Pac about how to create games that fully engage players and keep them coming back for more. We talk about the difference between puzzles and games, designing for different types of players, utilizing randomness, fuzzy logic, and a whole lot more! The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-craft-the-perfect-player-experience-with-jonny-pac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Craft the Perfect Player Experience with Jonny Pac</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Craft the Perfect Player Experience with Jonny Pac

James Ernest

In this episode, I chat with James Ernest about how to make a game that doesn’t just work mechanically but is also a lot of fun to play. We talk about how to identify when testers are having fun, the design decisions that create fun experiences, utilizing surprise, and a whole lot more. You can find James’s game design lectures and articles here: https://crabfragmentlabs.com/lecture-hall And here’s that video he mentioned about goats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58-atNakMWw The post How to Design Fun Games with James Ernest appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

In this episode, I chat with James Ernest about how to make a game that doesn’t just work mechanically but is also a lot of fun to play. We talk about how to identify when testers are having fun, the design decisions that create fun experiences, utilizing surprise, and a whole lot more. You can find James’s game design lectures and articles here: <a href="https://crabfragmentlabs.com/lecture-hall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://crabfragmentlabs.com/lecture-hall</a> And here’s that video he mentioned about goats: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58-atNakMWw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58-atNakMWw</a> The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-design-fun-games-with-james-ernest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Design Fun Games with James Ernest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Design Fun Games with James Ernest

In this episode, I chat with Amy and Dusty Droz who raised over $1 million on Kickstarter as first-time creators with a game that only costs $39. You can late back their game, Botany, here: https://botany.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders The post How to Have Massive Success on Kickstarter with Amy and Dusty Droz appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

In this episode, I chat with Amy and Dusty Droz who raised over $1 million on Kickstarter as first-time creators with a game that only costs $39. You can late back their game, Botany, here: <a href="https://botany.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://botany.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders</a> The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-have-massive-success-on-kickstarter-with-amy-and-dusty-droz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Have Massive Success on Kickstarter with Amy and Dusty Droz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Have Massive Success on Kickstarter with Amy and Dusty Droz

Justin Kral

In this episode, I give my best advice on how to reach out to content creators and get featured on podcasts, and I chat with my friend, Justin Kral, a professional audio engineer about how to create an audio setup that sounds great. The post How to Get Featured on Podcasts and Sound Great with Justin Kral appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

In this episode, I give my best advice on how to reach out to content creators and get featured on podcasts, and I chat with my friend, Justin Kral, a professional audio engineer about how to create an audio setup that sounds great. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-get-featured-on-podcasts-and-sound-great-with-justin-kral/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Get Featured on Podcasts and Sound Great with Justin Kral</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Get Featured on Podcasts and Sound Great with Justin Kral

Andrew Lowen

In this episode, I chat with Andrew Lowen, and we break down a recent crowdfunding campaign I ran that I had to cancel. I talk about the mistakes I made and what I’m doing to fix things as I get ready to relaunch the campaign. The post My Crowdfunding Failure: A Post Mortem with Andrew Lowen appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

In this episode, I chat with Andrew Lowen, and we break down a recent crowdfunding campaign I ran that I had to cancel. I talk about the mistakes I made and what I’m doing to fix things as I get ready to relaunch the campaign. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/my-crowdfunding-failure-a-post-mortem-with-andrew-lowen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Crowdfunding Failure: A Post Mortem with Andrew Lowen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

My Crowdfunding Failure: A Post Mortem with Andrew Lowen

Jorge Velez

Jorge Velez, professional illustrator, discusses topics related to art and creativity. We talk about how comparison destroys creative people, how to make your own luck, the different paths to becoming a pro artist, best practices for finding and working with artists, and a whole lot more. The post Art, Working with Artists, and Becoming Your Best Creative Self with Jorge Velez appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Jorge Velez, professional illustrator, discusses topics related to art and creativity. We talk about how comparison destroys creative people, how to make your own luck, the different paths to becoming a pro artist, best practices for finding and working with artists, and a whole lot more. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/art-working-with-artists-and-becoming-your-best-creative-self-with-jorge-velez/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art, Working with Artists, and Becoming Your Best Creative Self with Jorge Velez</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Art, Working with Artists, and Becoming Your Best Creative Self with Jorge Velez

Zachary Strebeck

Zachary Strebeck, a lawyer who specializes in games, dives into the many legal issues that arise when bringing games to life and getting them on the market. We talk about clauses to look out for in contracts, the pros and cons of NDAs, what you need to know about copyrights and trademarks, and a whole lot more. If you want to contact Zachary, you can find his website here: https://strebecklaw.com The post The Legal Side of Creating Games with Zachary Strebeck appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Zachary Strebeck, a lawyer who specializes in games, dives into the many legal issues that arise when bringing games to life and getting them on the market. We talk about clauses to look out for in contracts, the pros and cons of NDAs, what you need to know about copyrights and trademarks, and a whole lot more. If you want to contact Zachary, you can find his website here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjNCSmZ2QVgtcGR4REJTQ2p5SkQ4R1J1RmlGQXxBQ3Jtc0tuVDcxWEZFT2VWUW15ZDZwUUZJd2lESmpBdWdqUzBfcjJZcjZRS01NblZkS0RQbEktWmFJaUFSZW1IR203cnE2aEZjR2lxNDZRZjBxX2xxa2JQY182QUZibmF5bXNjcURnZmJfM3RxazZSNHlDMTd0cw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fstrebecklaw.com%2F&amp;v=-YeERH88-Y4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://strebecklaw.com</a> The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/the-legal-side-of-creating-games-with-zachary-strebeck/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Legal Side of Creating Games with Zachary Strebeck</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

The Legal Side of Creating Games with Zachary Strebeck

In this episode, Sen-Foong Lim talks about how he balances his 50+ hour a week teaching job with working on 40+ games a year. We talk about how to design like crazy without burning out, how to get into a flow state, the myth of being self-made, how to work with co-designers, and a whole lot more! The post How to Balance Game Design with a Full Time Job with Sen-Foong Lim appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

In this episode, Sen-Foong Lim talks about how he balances his 50+ hour a week teaching job with working on 40+ games a year. We talk about how to design like crazy without burning out, how to get into a flow state, the myth of being self-made, how to work with co-designers, and a whole lot more! The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-balance-game-design-with-a-full-time-job-with-sen-foong-lim/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Balance Game Design with a Full Time Job with Sen-Foong Lim</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Balance Game Design with a Full Time Job with Sen-Foong Lim

Peter C. Hayward

Peter C. Hayward, from Jellybean Games, is back, and we’re talking about how a hyper-creative person can pursue lots of different projects and actually get things done. The post How to Work on Lots of Projects at Once with Peter C. Hayward appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Peter C. Hayward, from <a href="https://jellybean.games/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jellybean Games</a>, is back, and we’re talking about how a hyper-creative person can pursue lots of different projects and actually get things done. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-pursue-lots-of-creative-paths-with-peter-c-hayward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Work on Lots of Projects at Once with Peter C. Hayward</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Work on Lots of Projects at Once with Peter C. Hayward

Jamey Stegmaier

In this episode, Jamey Stegmaier talks about how to make money creating games. We talk about how to monetize creativity and the many roadblocks people run into. Jamey unpacks what he would do if he had to start over and build a publishing company from scratch. He opens up about his biggest financial mistake. We talk about why people should design games. And a whole lot more. The post How to Make Money Designing Games with Jamey Stegmaier appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

In this episode, Jamey Stegmaier talks about how to make money creating games. We talk about how to monetize creativity and the many roadblocks people run into. Jamey unpacks what he would do if he had to start over and build a publishing company from scratch. He opens up about his biggest financial mistake. We talk about why people should design games. And a whole lot more. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-make-money-designing-games-with-jamey-stegmaier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Make Money Designing Games with Jamey Stegmaier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Make Money Designing Games with Jamey Stegmaier

Helping You Design Great Games People Love

If you are a board game designer, this is the best podcast out there for it!

Essential board game design listening material

Entertaining, #realtalk about game design, the board game field, and game culture.

Excellent resource!

Board Game Design Lab

Joe Pilkus

Joe Pilkus, professional game developer, discusses the lessons he’s learned from developing games over the years. Joe has worked on games from Stonemaier Games, Academy Games, and many other major publishers, and he’s been helping fledgling game designers online for years. The post Lessons Learned from Developing Games with Joe Pilkus appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Joe Pilkus, professional game developer, discusses the lessons he’s learned from developing games over the years. Joe has worked on games from Stonemaier Games, Academy Games, and many other major publishers, and he’s been helping fledgling game designers online for years. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/lessons-learned-from-developing-games-with-joe-pilkus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lessons Learned from Developing Games with Joe Pilkus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Lessons Learned from Developing Games with Joe Pilkus

Elizabeth Hargrave

Elizabeth Hargrave, designer of Wingspan, discusses how to design engine building games. Wingspan is ranked in the top 100 on Board Game Geek, and we talk a lot about Elizabeth’s design process for creating the game. The post Designing an Engine Building Game with Elizabeth Hargrave appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Elizabeth Hargrave, designer of <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wingspan</a>, discusses how to design engine building games. Wingspan is ranked in the top 100 on Board Game Geek, and we talk a lot about Elizabeth’s design process for creating the game. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/designing-an-engine-building-game-with-elizabeth-hargrave/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Designing an Engine Building Game with Elizabeth Hargrave</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Designing an Engine Building Game with Elizabeth Hargrave

Tom Vasel

Tom Vasel, founder of the Dice Tower, discusses some of the many things he’s learned after playing an astronomical number of games. We talk themes, mechanics, Kickstarter, publishing, trends, and tons of other stuff. Tom has played and reviewed thousands upon thousands of games which has led to some interesting insight on what makes a great game. The post Lessons Learned from Playing 5000+ Games with Tom Vasel appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Tom Vasel, founder of the Dice Tower, discusses some of the many things he’s learned after playing an astronomical number of games. We talk themes, mechanics, Kickstarter, publishing, trends, and tons of other stuff. Tom has played and reviewed thousands upon thousands of games which has led to some interesting insight on what makes a great game. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/lessons-learned-from-playing-5000-games-with-tom-vasel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lessons Learned from Playing 5000+ Games with Tom Vasel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Lessons Learned from Playing 5000+ Games with Tom Vasel

Wes Woodbury

Wes Woodbury, designer of Legends of Novus, discusses how to design a fantasy-themed game. We talk about world-building, combat systems, art, and more.  And be sure to check out Wes’s fantasy-themed board game on Kickstarter HERE. The post Designing Fantasy Themed Games with Wes Woodbury appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Wes Woodbury, designer of <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254415/legends-novus" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Legends of Novus</a>, discusses how to design a fantasy-themed game. We talk about world-building, combat systems, art, and more.  And be sure to check out Wes’s fantasy-themed board game on Kickstarter <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fundamentalgames/legends-of-novus" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/designing-fantasy-themed-games-with-wes-woodbury/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Designing Fantasy Themed Games with Wes Woodbury</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Designing Fantasy Themed Games with Wes Woodbury

Matt Leacock

Matt Leacock, designer of a little game called Pandemic, discusses how to craft the player experience.​Matt is one of the most well-known designers in the world, and he’s learned how to finely tune a game to give players the desired experience. Previously, he worked for companies like Apple and Yahoo developing UX for various products, and he’s been able to bring those ideas into the board game space. The post Crafting the Player Experience with Matt Leacock appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Matt Leacock, designer of a little game called <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/30549/pandemic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pandemic</a>, discusses how to craft the player experience. ​ Matt is one of the most well-known designers in the world, and he’s learned how to finely tune a game to give players the desired experience. Previously, he worked for companies like Apple and Yahoo developing UX for various products, and he’s been able to bring those ideas into the board game space. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/crafting-the-player-experience-with-matt-leacock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crafting the Player Experience with Matt Leacock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Crafting the Player Experience with Matt Leacock

Rob Daviau

Rob Daviau, designer of Pandemic Legacy, and I discuss how to run playtests like an absolute pro. Rob started designing games for Hasbro before moving into the designer game space, and he has a TON of insight on how to playtest your way to an amazing game. The post How to Playtest like a Pro with Rob Daviau appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Rob Daviau, designer of <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161936/pandemic-legacy-season-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pandemic Legacy</a>, and I discuss how to run playtests like an absolute pro. Rob started designing games for Hasbro before moving into the designer game space, and he has a TON of insight on how to playtest your way to an amazing game. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-playtest-like-a-pro-with-rob-daviau/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Playtest like a Pro with Rob Daviau</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Playtest like a Pro with Rob Daviau

Andrew Birkett

Andrew Birkett, founder of Atheris Games, discusses how he started a publishing company and got his first game 200% funded on Kickstarter. We talk about tips for pre-campaign preparation, overcoming the mid-campaign slump, finishing strong, and more. The post How a First Time Publisher Gets Funded on Kickstarter with Andrew Birkett appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Andrew Birkett, founder of <a href="https://atherisgames.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Atheris Games</a>, discusses how he started a publishing company and got his first game 200% funded on Kickstarter. We talk about tips for pre-campaign preparation, overcoming the mid-campaign slump, finishing strong, and more. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-a-first-time-publisher-gets-funded-on-kickstarter-with-andrew-birkett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How a First Time Publisher Gets Funded on Kickstarter with Andrew Birkett</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How a First Time Publisher Gets Funded on Kickstarter with Andrew Birkett

Kirk Dennison

Today, Kirk Dennison, owner of Piecekeeper Games, discusses how to efficiently create new versions of a game and iterate like a boss Kirk is both a publisher and a designer, and he’s obsessed with efficiency. He gets into some serious nuts and bolts about saving time and moving from one version to the next. And be sure to check out Kirk’s latest game “Gearworks” on Kickstarter. The post How to Iterate like a BOSS with Kirk Dennison appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Today, Kirk Dennison, owner of <a href="https://www.piecekeepergames.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Piecekeeper Games</a>, discusses how to efficiently create new versions of a game and iterate like a boss Kirk is both a publisher and a designer, and he’s obsessed with efficiency. He gets into some serious nuts and bolts about saving time and moving from one version to the next. And be sure to check out Kirk’s latest game “<a href="https://goo.gl/B5aaQn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gearworks</a>” on Kickstarter. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-iterate-like-a-boss-with-kirk-dennison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Iterate like a BOSS with Kirk Dennison</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Iterate like a BOSS with Kirk Dennison

Jay Cormier

Jay Cormier, designer of Belfort and tons of other games, discusses tons of ins and outs of playtesting. Jay has been designing games for over 15 years and has a ton of experience and advice on how to get to the best game possible.  And be sure to check out Jay’s playtest journal on Kickstarter HERE.​​ The post Playtesting Pro Tips with Jay Cormier appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Jay Cormier, designer of <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/50750/belfort" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Belfort</a> and tons of other games, discusses tons of ins and outs of playtesting. Jay has been designing games for over 15 years and has a ton of experience and advice on how to get to the best game possible.  And be sure to check out Jay’s playtest journal on Kickstarter <a href="http://kck.st/2IQT7kl" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.​​ The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/playtesting-pro-tips-with-jay-cormier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playtesting Pro Tips with Jay Cormier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Playtesting Pro Tips with Jay Cormier

Gabe Barrett

BGDL founder, Gabe Barrett, talks about many of the really cool and helpful creativity/productivity hacks he’s been learning about recently.He discusses some rather interesting findings that have come from researching some of the best in the world in different fields. There are also a lot of things that you’ll hopefully find encouraging. The end of this episode has an exciting announcement in which Gabe talks about the new BGDL Patreon page. Please check out the page and consider supporting it HERE.​​ The post Hacking Creativity to Become the Best in the World with Gabe Barrett appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

BGDL founder, Gabe Barrett, talks about many of the really cool and helpful creativity/productivity hacks he’s been learning about recently. He discusses some rather interesting findings that have come from researching some of the best in the world in different fields. There are also a lot of things that you’ll hopefully find encouraging. The end of this episode has an exciting announcement in which Gabe talks about the new BGDL Patreon page. Please check out the page and consider supporting it <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BGDL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.​​ The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/hacking-creativity-to-become-the-best-in-the-world-with-gabe-barrett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hacking Creativity to Become the Best in the World with Gabe Barrett</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Hacking Creativity to Become the Best in the World with Gabe Barrett

Bill Lasek

Bill Lasek, designer of Koi, discusses how to design programmable action games. Programmable actions provide really interesting options for players and create really interesting challenges for designers. Bill’s game, Koi, programs fish moving around a pond, so he has first-hand experience with this type of game. The post Programmable Action Games with Bill Lasek appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Bill Lasek, designer of <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247733/koi" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Koi</a>, discusses how to design programmable action games. Programmable actions provide really interesting options for players and create really interesting challenges for designers. Bill’s game, Koi, programs fish moving around a pond, so he has first-hand experience with this type of game. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/programmable-action-games-with-bill-lasek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Programmable Action Games with Bill Lasek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Programmable Action Games with Bill Lasek

Joe Slack, college instructor of game design, discusses the ins and outs of teaching game design to other people. Joe recently went full-time in the gaming industry and is focussing on helping others learn how to bring their games to life. And be sure to check out Joe’s board game design course HERE. The post Teaching Game Design with Joe Slack appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Joe Slack, college instructor of game design, discusses the ins and outs of teaching game design to other people. Joe recently went full-time in the gaming industry and is focussing on helping others learn how to bring their games to life. And be sure to check out Joe’s board game design course <a href="https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/teaching-game-design-with-joe-slack/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching Game Design with Joe Slack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Teaching Game Design with Joe Slack

Steven Aramini

Steven Aramini, designer of Animal Kingdoms, discusses how to design an area control game. Animal Kingdoms won the 2018 Cardboard Edison award and is a really clever, card-driven area control game. The post Designing Area Control Games with Steven Aramini appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Steven Aramini, designer of <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256513/animal-kingdoms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Animal Kingdoms</a>, discusses how to design an area control game. Animal Kingdoms won the 2018 Cardboard Edison award and is a really clever, card-driven area control game. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/designing-area-control-games-with-steven-aramini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Designing Area Control Games with Steven Aramini</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Designing Area Control Games with Steven Aramini

Callin Flores

Callin Flores, designer of Guardians, discusses how the finer details of creating a shuffle builder. (Games like Smash Up.)Callin’s game takes the shuffle building mechanism to new places, and he has a lot of insight on these types of games.​​ The post How to Design a Shuffle Builder with Callin Flores appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Callin Flores, designer of <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256159/guardians" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Guardians</a>, discusses how the finer details of creating a shuffle builder. (Games like Smash Up.) Callin’s game takes the shuffle building mechanism to new places, and he has a lot of insight on these types of games.​​ The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-design-a-shuffle-builder-with-callin-flores/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Design a Shuffle Builder with Callin Flores</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

How to Design a Shuffle Builder with Callin Flores

Jerry Hawthorne

Jerry Hawthorne, designer of Stuffed Fables, discusses story driven games and how to use narrative to create incredible gaming experiences.Jerry is a long-time veteran of the industry and specializes in games that evoke stories. The post Story Driven Games with Jerry Hawthorne appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Jerry Hawthorne, designer of <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233312/stuffed-fables" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stuffed Fables</a>, discusses story driven games and how to use narrative to create incredible gaming experiences. Jerry is a long-time veteran of the industry and specializes in games that evoke stories. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/story-driven-games-with-jerry-hawthorne/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Story Driven Games with Jerry Hawthorne</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Story Driven Games with Jerry Hawthorne

Ted Alspach

Ted Alspach, designer Suburbia of and founder of Bezier Games, discusses city building games.Suburbia is ranked 94th on Board Game Geek and is easily on the Mount Rushmore of city building games, so Ted really knows what he’s talking about when it comes to designing one of these types of games. The post City Building Games with Ted Alspach appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Ted Alspach, designer <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123260/suburbia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Suburbia</a> of and founder of <a href="https://beziergames.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bezier Games</a>, discusses city building games. Suburbia is ranked 94th on Board Game Geek and is easily on the Mount Rushmore of city building games, so Ted really knows what he’s talking about when it comes to designing one of these types of games. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/city-building-games-with-ted-alspach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City Building Games with Ted Alspach</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

City Building Games with Ted Alspach

Jeremy Commandeur

Jeremy Commandeur, organizer of the largest Protospiel in the U.S., discusses pitches and sell sheets.Jeremy has had several designs published and has found a great deal of success in pitching to publishers and getting games signed.  Sell Sheet Examples on Pinterest collected by John Brieger: https://www.pinterest.com/johnbrieger/boardgame-sell-sheets/  Sell Sheet Examples on Flickr collected by Jeremy Commandeur: https://www.pinterest.com/johnbrieger/boardgame-sell-sheets/  How To Make a Sell Sheet– article on League of Gamemakers: http://www.leagueofgamemakers.com/how-to-build-a-sell-sheet-for-your-game/ The post Pitches &amp; Sell Sheets with Jeremy Commandeur appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Jeremy Commandeur, organizer of the largest <a href="http://www.boardgamebuilders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Protospiel</a> in the U.S., discusses pitches and sell sheets. Jeremy has had several designs published and has found a great deal of success in pitching to publishers and getting games signed. Sell Sheet Examples on Pinterest collected by John Brieger: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/johnbrieger/boardgame-sell-sheets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/johnbrieger/boardgame-sell-sheets/</a> Sell Sheet Examples on Flickr collected by Jeremy Commandeur: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/johnbrieger/boardgame-sell-sheets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/johnbrieger/boardgame-sell-sheets/</a> How To Make a Sell Sheet– article on League of Gamemakers: <a href="http://www.leagueofgamemakers.com/how-to-build-a-sell-sheet-for-your-game/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.leagueofgamemakers.com/how-to-build-a-sell-sheet-for-your-game/</a> The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/pitches-sell-sheets-with-jeremy-commandeur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pitches &amp; Sell Sheets with Jeremy Commandeur</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Pitches & Sell Sheets with Jeremy Commandeur

Jamey Stegmaier is back on the show, and we’re talking Legacy Games. Jamey’s game, Charterstone, just came out, and it’s quite possibly the most ambitious Euro game in existence as it takes all the legacy style elements and applies them to a worker placement experience.Jamey is one of the best designers on the planet, and after Charterstone, he’s got a TON of insight on how to design, develop, and publish a legacy game. Charterstone Design Diaries The post Designing Legacy Games with Jamey Stegmaier appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Jamey Stegmaier is back on the show, and we’re talking Legacy Games. Jamey’s game, Charterstone, just came out, and it’s quite possibly the most ambitious Euro game in existence as it takes all the legacy style elements and applies them to a worker placement experience. Jamey is one of the best designers on the planet, and after <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/197376/charterstone" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Charterstone</a>, he’s got a TON of insight on how to design, develop, and publish a legacy game. <a href="https://stonemaiergames.com/games/charterstone/design-diary/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Charterstone Design Diaries</a> The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/designing-legacy-games-with-jamey-stegmaier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Designing Legacy Games with Jamey Stegmaier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

Designing Legacy Games with Jamey Stegmaier

Peter Hayward

Peter Hayward, founder of Jellybean Games, discusses the two types of cooperative games and what makes them work.Peter plays hundreds of prototypes a year, and he’s noticed some serious issues with the majority of the co-op prototypes he sees. The post The Two Types of Cooperative Games with Peter Hayward appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Peter Hayward, founder of <a href="https://www.jellybean-games.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jellybean Games</a>, discusses the two types of cooperative games and what makes them work. Peter plays hundreds of prototypes a year, and he’s noticed some serious issues with the majority of the co-op prototypes he sees. The post <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com/the-two-types-of-cooperative-games-with-peter-hayward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Two Types of Cooperative Games with Peter Hayward</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boardgamedesignlab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game Design Lab</a>.

The Two Types of Cooperative Games with Peter Hayward

Julio Nazario

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[BONUS] Julio Nazario on Getting Inspired

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