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December 23, 2020 December 23, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

A deep dive into Kickstarter referrals and where backers really come from:

https://crowdfundingnerds.com/kickstarter-referrals-explained-deep-dive-into-4-tabletop-campaigns-that-funded-successfully/

December 23, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
publishing

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December 22, 2020 December 22, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

Tips on how to make your game stand out in the retail market (audio)

https://www.boardgamedesignlab.com/how-to-stand-out-in-retail-with-aj-brandon

December 22, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
podcasts, publishing, industry

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December 22, 2020 December 22, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

Some common mistakes to watch out for, especially if you are a new designer (part 1, audio)

https://omny.fm/shows/fun-problems/2-common-mistakes-new-designers-make-part-1

December 22, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
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December 21, 2020 December 21, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

Tips for remaining engaged with Kickstarter backers after the campaign ends:

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/how-to-keep-engaged-with-your-kickstarter-backers-after-your-campaign-ends/

December 21, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
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December 21, 2020 December 21, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

Pointers and pitfalls for making a game based on existing intellectual property (video)

December 21, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
theory, industry

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December 19, 2020 December 19, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

How math can make your games better (audio)

https://www.boardgamedesignlab.com/using-math-to-design-better-games-with-emerson-matsuuchi

December 19, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
podcasts, theory

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December 19, 2020 December 19, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

Game designers discuss various ways into and through the board game industry (video)

December 19, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
industry

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December 19, 2020 December 19, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

17 sales techniques that could be adapted to board game selling:

https://stonemaiergames.com/17-sales-techniques-worth-exploring/

December 19, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
publishing

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December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

How board game distribution works (video)

December 16, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
industry, publishing

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December 13, 2020 December 13, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

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

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

December 13, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
rules

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December 11, 2020 December 11, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

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

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

December 11, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
theory

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December 11, 2020 December 11, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

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

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

December 11, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
prototyping

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December 11, 2020 December 11, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

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)

December 11, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
playtesting

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December 10, 2020 December 10, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

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

December 10, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
industry

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December 10, 2020 December 10, 2020/ Cardboard Edison
“idk who needs to hear this but complexity isn’t a substitute for quality in game design”
— Brenna Noonan
December 10, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
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December 10, 2020 December 10, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

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

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

December 10, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
podcasts, process, industry

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December 09, 2020 December 09, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

Discussion of the hand management mechanic in games (audio)

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

December 09, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
podcasts, theory, process

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December 08, 2020 December 08, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

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

December 08, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
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December 08, 2020 December 08, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

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

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

December 08, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
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December 07, 2020 December 07, 2020/ Cardboard Edison

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/

December 07, 2020/ Cardboard Edison/
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