“Every theme is pasted on. Our job is to make that paste as strong as possible.”

— Jon Gilmour

How some basic economic concepts can be utilized in board games:

http://makethemplay.com/index.php/2016/04/21/in-game-economics-cost-and-value/

How to find more time to make games

The benefits of designing a game outside of your preferred style:

http://www.leagueofgamemakers.com/designing-outside-yourself/

Considering the concept of acquisition in board games:

http://www.leagueofgamemakers.com/game-elements-acquisition/

Key questions about your design: the core play loop, tension, axes of interaction and more:

http://www.justingary.com/the-3-key-questions-of-core-engine-design/

Two golden rules of game development for new designers

Different methods of handling Kickstarter shipping and fulfillment--pros and cons: 

https://collinsepicwargames.wordpress.com/2016/04/13/kickstarter-reward-shipping/

2nd Iludo Board Game Design Contest

Deadline: May 21, 2016

Only 30 entries will be accepted

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1559581/2nd-iludo-board-game-design-contest

Chris Kirkman on the role of a board game developer:

https://infoperfected.com/2016/04/11/perfect-information-v-chris-kirkman/

Attending industry conventions: working with distributors, playtesting etiquette and more:

https://theactionpointspodcast.com/2016/04/12/victory-pointers-011-game-industry-conventions/

“Be your own worst critic. Kick your own game so everyone else sees the best part. Validate your own high expectations.”

— Grant Rodiek

“I think maturing as a game designer is when you can recognize that one of your own prototypes is no longer worth pursuing.”

— Byron Collins

Getting started with publishing: doing research, networking, finding art and more:

http://legalmovespodcast.com/2016/04/11/designing-games-as-a-blue-bearded-pirate-with-peter-hayward/

How to maximize your experience at a playtesting event:

http://hyperbolegames.com/2016/04/13/the-54-card-guild-12/

10 more mistakes new designers make:

https://boardgame.business/2016/04/08/top-10-mistakes-new-designers-make-designer-perspective/

Preparing a budget for a board game project:

http://www.jefftidball.com/posts/budget-game-projects-well

Subjects to study to become a better game designer: 

 http://hyperbolegames.com/2016/04/11/my-proposed-design-curriculum/

“Take notes when given gameplay feedback even if you think you’ll remember later. It’s a social cue that you value your tester.”

— Ben Pinchback

“Sometimes you can streamline too much and the soul is gone. It’s OK to just rewind and try something different to tweak your game.”

— Peter Gousis