Experiences from pitching to 16 publishers at Essen:

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1453364/my-experiences-pitching-publishers-essen-spiel-201

Board Game Design Time is back and we are talking about those first playtests of your game! It's an exciting/stressful time, but remember to follow these tips and REMAIN CALM!!!!!!!!

What to do in early playtests

Daniel Solis (@DanielSolis) on playtesting, your first design, publishing finances and more:

http://goinglast.net/special-interview-with-daniel-solis/

Lessons in board game design from Super Mario Maker: 

https://oakleafgames.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/lessons-from-super-mario-maker/

Designing for what mindset you want the players to have:

http://www.3dtotalgames.com/designing-for-philosophers/

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/

We talk development with publisher logistics with two of the rising stars in the industry, Nick Little of Action Phase Games and Gavan Brown from Roxley Game Laboratory!

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