Three publishers on how they’re using—and paying to include—fan designs in their releases:

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/12/16/board-game-publishers-stonemaier-cmyk-and-eurydice-games-on-how-theyre-utilising-and-paying-to-include-fan-designs-in-their-releases/

Optimizing your pitch: some best and worst practices in helping your game get a fair shake from the publishers you submit it to (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrrFsv47ZEk

This panel discussion about pitching board games to publishers covers every step of the process, from finding companies to preparing to the pitch itself (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1csZDlGVOo

Insights into the vetting process that publishers typically put new potential game designs through before seriously considering them as realistic options for future publication (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8GFP2uyE0M

After you sign a publishing contract, what happens next? This video breaks down the designer’s possible role in development, selecting art and a title, reviews, royalties, and more:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfL3taTlDgs

Pointers for improving your games’ sell sheets, with before-and-after comparisons using real examples (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcORwUMHs6Y

3 ways to tell your game isn’t ready to pitch or publish:

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/the-top-3-ways-to-tell-your-game-is-not-ready-to-pitch-or-publish/

Board game hooks: three kinds of hooks and the pros and cons of each (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23HEI4dxeCE

There are several ways of getting your game out there—here’s a quick breakdown of the pros and cons of each:

https://streamlinedgaming.com/how-to-sell-your-board-game/

3 things you can do to make your game a better product that’s more appealing to publishers:

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/the-top-3-things-you-can-do-to-make-your-game-a-better-product/

Bite-size videos on various steps involved in making a board game, from getting started to playtesting to publishing:

• a simple game design exercise: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3lsbni2jyv52w

• playtesting tips: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3lsgshsvyqw2p

• types of playtesting: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3ls74vyc7f52l

• what mass-market publishers want: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3ls4mjlr2qb2x

• good box copy: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3lslpep45ek2v

5 ways to know your game is ready to pitch or publish:

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/the-top-5-ways-to-know-your-game-is-ready-to-pitch-or-self-publish/

Bite-size videos laying out the basics for board game designers who want to get picked up by a publisher:

• pros of licensing to a publisher: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3lrshaeg73w2v

• cons of working with a publisher: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3lruxrt4pli2v

• good pitching events: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3lrxiacjdwq2w

• materials needed for a pitch: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3ls25sss4jt25

• what sizzle reels are: https://bsky.app/profile/marygeorgescu.com/post/3ls2znsmxii2p

The role that good cover art plays in selling a game to a publisher or to players:

https://www.mojo-nation.com/selling-games-cover-art-is-one-of-the-most-important-parts-says-amigos-alessandro-montingelli/

Pros and cons of various gaming conventions for board game designers looking to pitch games to publishers, network with other designers, or find playtesters (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P61AXGoobi0

Why most board game designs that are submitted to publishers don't stand out, and how to make yours get attention amid a crowded field of submissions (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvfXL61mV8g

5 ways publishers can treat board game designers better (video):

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

How to pitch your board game design: a basic step-by-step process for getting your game in front of the right publisher (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NuS3nmo0R4

Rejection and board game design: how to take feedback while remaining professional (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NsZPhBo0Nw

Tips for playtesting and pitching, from the SAZ game designers convention:

https://arjanvanhouwelingen.com/2025/06/02/saz-gotting-game-designer-convention/