How a game's different systems can be coupled to work together well (audio):

http://ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-episode-172-odd-coupling

The purposes that victory points serve in a game design:

http://makethemplay.com/index.php/2018/03/26/victory-points-and-board-game-design/

Advice for making an escape-room game:

https://twitter.com/ShannonCreates/status/977199188256714753

How to use narrative to create a story-driven game (audio):

http://www.boardgamedesignlab.com/story-driven-games-with-jerry-hawthorne/

A discussion about designing microgames (audio):

http://www.theboardgameworkshop.com/2018/03/episode-34-micro-games.html

How to find your game's "core idea":

https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/75029/design-diary-sands-time-and-evolution-idea-game

A Kickstarter "launch sequence": the steps to take immediately after launching a project:

http://brandonthegamedev.com/what-to-do-immediately-after-your-kickstarter-launches-a-checklist/

Bite-size tips for early-stage playtesting, late-stage testing, and the whole process:

https://mailchi.mp/b735e831e8e9/protoatl-suyg3

Tips for designing a word game:

http://www.robin-david.com/2018/03/thoughts-on-designing-word-building.html

How to take inspiration from other games without ripping them off:

https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/74782/aqs-do-you-ever-worry-about-ripping-other-games

Remote blind playtesting in 10 easy steps:

http://www.kindfortress.com/2018/03/19/blind-remote-playtesting-in-10-easy-steps/

How to develop a marketing strategy for your company or game:

http://brandonthegamedev.com/how-to-choose-use-a-board-game-marketing-strategy-that-works/

“In your gameplay examples, don’t just show WHAT a player is doing. Describe their strategy/intent (the WHY), which usually can’t be communicated just by graphics.”

— Dustin Schwartz

“That’s what separates people that are beginning and people who have been doing this for a long time; you learn that if I really want this game to be great, I might have to cut something out that I think is great, but it’s not working.”

— Gabe Barrett

“Testing and iteration are far more important than planning and inspiration.”

— Tony Miller

“If I ask ‘What makes your game different from other games of the same theme and weight?’ and you can’t answer me? don’t make the game.”

— Avonelle Wing

“If you plan on being a part of the game industry it’s important to know that you can learn more for the cost of a round of drinks than all the money you spent on college.”

— Anthony Racano

Ways of coping with Kickstarter anxiety:

http://brandonthegamedev.com/6-ways-to-cope-with-kickstarter-anxiety-as-a-board-game-dev/

What makes a box functional, fashionable, and provocative (audio):

http://www.boardgamedesignlab.com/boxes-and-packaging-that-sell-with-adam-rehberg/

Tips for organizing rulebooks: introductions, terminology, visuals, player aids and more:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/17530387