How board game distribution works (video)

Examples of heavier games with streamlined rulebooks—a BGG designers forum discussion:

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2558470/examples-streamlined-rulebooks-heavier-games

The basics of bidding: common auction types in board games:

https://www.thedarkimp.com/blog/2020/12/10/what-is-a-bidding-game/

Creating print-and-play files—a practical guide with specifications for printer-friendly PNPs:

https://github.com/ernierasta/pnp-howto

How to playtest your game: a roundtable discussion about how to get the best results from playtesters, plus common mistakes and how to avoid them (video)

How to start a business as a game designer: registering an LLC, opening a bank account, trademarks, taxes, and more (video)

“idk who needs to hear this but complexity isn’t a substitute for quality in game design”

— Brenna Noonan

Geoff Engelstein talks about how the industry has changed (audio)

https://breakingintoboardgames.libsyn.com/breaking-into-board-games-episode-130-geoff-engelstein

Discussion of the hand management mechanic in games (audio)

https://meeplenation.libsyn.com/0347-hand-management-games

How to put together a marketing strategy to grow an audience for your game: product positioning, conventions, digital marketing, community building, and more (video)

Pointers for coming up with stretch goals that won’t break the bank:

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/5-stretch-goals-for-your-board-game/

An analysis of gender-inclusive language and imagery in top-ranked board game rulebooks:

http://analoggamestudies.org/2020/12/an-analysis-of-gender-inclusive-language-and-imagery-in-top-ranked-board-game-rulebooks/

Step-by-step instructions for testing and running Facebook ads for a Kickstarter campaign:

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/how-to-test-and-run-kickstarter-facebook-ads-for-your-board-game-campaign/

Various ways players can choose tiles in a game—a Twitter board game design discussion:

https://twitter.com/WeirdGiraffes/status/1333972141193252866

Pitching your game to publishers in the era of social distancing (video)

When to add variable content to your game:

https://subsurfacegames.ca/2020/12/03/when-to-add-variability/

Morten Monrad Pederson on running a business creating solo modes for board games:

https://www.diagonalmove.com/interview-morten-monrad-pedersen-founder-of-automa-factory/

The Building Block of Meaning in board games (audio)

https://indieboardgamedesigners.com/charlie-mccarron/

Fun ways to sneak science and education into games (audio):

http://www.buildingthegamepodcast.com/episode-442-science-gets-sneaky/

Some unique and tested ways to promote your game (audio):

https://www.boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-promote-a-game-with-allen-wolf