An overview of how to use product design principles to enhance your tabletop game (video)

After sending copies of your crowdfunded game to backers, here are some options for where to sell the additional copies that you’ve had printed:

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/extra-copies-kickstarter-games/

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