Mistakes crowdfunders make the day before they launch:

http://stonemaiergames.com/the-7-mistakes-crowdfunders-make-the-day-before-they-launch/

When, why and how you should break the rules in game design:

http://podbay.fm/show/580709168/e/1444408800

“When designing co-op games make sure there are some fires to put out early. You can keep them small early but they need to be there.”

— Peter Gousis (@MVPBoardgames)

Gil Hova (@gilhova) on scaling a game for higher player counts, shipping a Kickstarter board game, and more:

http://db94podcast.libsyn.com/so-many-subjects-so-little-time

“Don’t just seek a license. Seek a great partner for you and your game.”

— Grant Rodiek (@HyperboleGrant)

“Not every design works. Many that look good on paper don’t work in play.”

— Nat Levan (@OakleafGames)

What makes a game worker placement? 

 https://oakleafgames.wordpress.com/2015/10/08/gaming-glossary-worker-placement/

Meeple Syrup (@MeepleSyrup) on game development and publisher logistics

Designing games for four types of players:

http://www.leagueofgamemakers.com/designing-for-the-four-types-of-gamers/

Pointers for approaching someone for help:

http://thegamecrafter.libsyn.com/the-pitch-with-the-game-crafter-episode-39

Videos from designers: what publishers and players want:

Part 1: http://dr.wictz.com/2015/10/should-designers-make-videos-for.html

Part 2: http://dr.wictz.com/2015/10/should-designers-make-videos-for_6.html

How to iterate on a design:

https://gdofnc.buzzsprout.com/48513/312727-episode-3-iterating-a-design

Advice for learning to write concise rules:

http://designingcardboard.com/how-to-write-concise-rules/

What it takes to get a game into a mainstream retailer:

http://ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-episode-113-crossover

How do you know when playtesting is finished? 

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1447853/when-playtesting-finished

2016 Ion Award Game Design Competition

Deadline: Jan. 1, 2016

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1448065/ion-award-game-design-competition-2016-open-entrie

“After your game is ‘done’ play it a lot with first-time players. Getting that first game experience right is crucial.”

— Peter Gousis (@MVPBoardgames)

Randy Hoyt (@randyhoyt) of Foxtrot Games offers publishing lessons learned on Board Game Authority (@BoardGameAuth): 

http://www.boardgameauthority.com/randy-hoty-worlds-fair-cost-kickstarter/

Board Game Design Forum's October 2015 Game Design Showdown

Pitch a game with simple, approachable mechanics that also uses a light, approachable theme

Deadline: Oct. 9, 2015

http://www.bgdf.com/forum/game-design/game-design-showdown/gds-october-2015-game-everyone

The requirement for the October 2015 24-hour contest is "potato":

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1445557/24-hour-contest-oktober-2015