November 06, 2014 November 06, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

Thoughts on action cards and their role in a game:

http://www.3dtotalgames.com/action-cards/

November 03, 2014 November 03, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

A list of market mechanics and how they can be used in board games:

http://drwictzboardgames.blogspot.com/2014/11/market-mechanic-lecture-retrospective.html

November 03, 2014 November 03, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

Peter Olotka, co-designer of Cosmic Encounter and Dune, joins the Ludology podcast to discuss the board game industry, story in games, variable player powers, balance and more:

http://ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-episode-91-olotka-encounter

November 03, 2014 November 03, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

Board game publishing and “fear of missing out”:

http://hyperbolegames.com/2014/11/03/design-for-fomo/

November 02, 2014 November 02, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

“As a game designer, there’s nothing more valuable than notes on game ideas I’ve long since forgotten.”

— J. Alex Kevern (@AlexWithIdeas)

November 02, 2014 November 02, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

Board Game Design Forum’s November 2014 Game Design Showdown

Pitch a game about empires in decline

Deadline: Nov. 9, 2014

http://www.bgdf.com/forum/game-design/game-design-showdown/gds-november-2014-empires-autumn

October 31, 2014 October 31, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

“Usually the quality of a game is a product of its execution, not any one idea, and it pays to get feedback from a diverse set of people.”

— Matt Leacock (@mleacock)

October 31, 2014 October 31, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

Why your Kickstarter’s backer count is more important than the total amount pledged:

http://blog.lanternsgame.com/2014/10/31/why-backer-count-is-more-important-than-total-pledges/

October 31, 2014 October 31, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

“Keeping in mind what makes your game different as you design the game will help you to highlight that element as you go through the design process. Think about the rest of your game acting as a funnel to bring your players back to the unique elements of your game.”

— Chris Renshall

October 31, 2014

Cardboard Edison's Favorite Tips & Resources - October 2014

October 31, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

This month our roundup of exceptional board game design links features answers to legal concerns you might have, a list of publishers accepting submissions, a quote that lit up Tumblr, and plenty more…

#industry:

A massive post touching on lots of legal issues facing board game designers and publishers

#licensing:

A list of publishers that are accepting submissions, and what types of games they’re looking for

#publishing:

“Working on the first game that you’re serious about self-publishing? Start small. No, smaller. Smaller. Keep going.” - Daniel Solis

#process:

#playtesting:

What do you do when a tester says, “You removed my favorite feature”?

#theory:

Sign up to receive the Cardboard Edison newsletter, including monthly roundups of board game design tips and resources.

October 30, 2014 October 30, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

Experiences with different print-on-demand services, from the Facebook Board & Card Game Designers Guild:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/320445024722916?view=permalink&id=558624050905011

October 30, 2014 October 30, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

The Meeple Syrup vidcast on designing games from existing intellectual property

October 30, 2014 October 30, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

“Playtest the hell out of your game. You’re never done playtesting it. Even when you think you’re done, playtest it more.”

— Jon Gilmour (@jongilmour)

October 30, 2014 October 30, 2014/ Cardboard Edison

“Do not be afraid to show your design to other designers. They have been where you are now and understand your feelings. It is a scary thing, but totally worth it.”

— Suzanne Zinsli (@KabrtZinsli)