Why would a trademark be refused? Some examples from the world of games:

https://strebecklaw.com/trademark-refused/

Conflict in games: what we mean by it, how it arises in games, different types of conflict, and the kinds of experiences it can offer:

https://shippboardgames.blogspot.com/2022/04/defining-conflict.html

A short thread on how board game publishers arrange “friendly” international shipping on crowdfunded games:

https://twitter.com/TheOneTAR/status/1519326644716154880

This spreadsheet lets small board game publishers estimate their income, expenses, and profit for a full catalog of games:

spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AEwMSR2W-_s-C9v4xsd8DQ4_73J-O1Gt7hxsW4IHeY0/edit#gid=0

how-to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqJeU7AUz3Y

Erica Bouyouris, game designer at Spin Master, on getting inspiration for a game, the early design process, co-designing, working for a big publisher, and more:

https://mojo-nation.com/staff-designer-erica-bouyouris-developing-games-best-thing-working-spin-master/

Getting started with board game design: a step-by-step guide to coming up with ideas, early prototyping, and playtesting:

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/how-to-make-a-board-game-a-step-by-step-guide/

Characteristics of roll-and-writes: how they work, and hallmarks of the genre:

https://shippboardgames.blogspot.com/2022/04/mechanics-roundup-roll-write.html

Hobby vs. mass market: the differences in how to conceptualize, design, and pitch for different sides of the industry (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB_gHxctj9Q

Experiencing board game design doldrums? Here are some ideas for how to shake yourself out of it:

https://shippboardgames.blogspot.com/2022/04/dealing-with-doldrums.html

Action points: games that use this mechanic, and tips for designing and testing that type of game (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bCW619zJAI

AI-generated cyberpunk and fantasy art for game prototypes, available for pay-what-you-want under a Creative Commons license:

https://walterlicinio.itch.io/gen-arts

How games use tempo and timing to create interesting moments for players:

https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/130729/most-underdiscussed-element-board-game-strategy

How to tell if your board game idea sucks (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vknx1fcpe88

Board game development: what it is, and how developers work with designers and publishers (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOnL_hJCyEw

“Who are the players in the game?” Here are some common categories of player roles:

https://shippboardgames.blogspot.com/2022/04/playable-character-roles.html

What board game designers need to know about intellectual property law—how patent, copyright, and trademark apply to what they do:

https://www.meeplemountain.com/articles/the-board-game-designers-guide-to-intellectual-property-law/

Lessons learned from starting a board game publishing company (video)

Which board games have the best box backs? A Twitter board gamers discussion:

https://twitter.com/TheOneTAR/status/1508595848124403716

Grouping different kinds of player strategies, along with the themes that tend to pair well with them:

https://shippboardgames.blogspot.com/2022/03/theming-player-strategies.html

The board game industry seeks novelty, but many players seek the familiar. How can game designers reconcile the two?

https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/125647/familiarity-breeds-contentedness