A board game’s theme sets the emotional tone, shapes expectations, and often determines whether someone chooses to try the game at all. Over the last decade, certain themes have risen to the forefront, repeatedly appearing in popular titles because they resonate with a wide range of players. Below are the […]

Among the various genres of board games, horror-themed games have gained a significant following. But why do horror themes work so well in board games? The answer lies in psychology, mechanics, atmosphere, and social dynamics. The Psychological Pull of Horror Horror has a unique way of engaging human psychology. Fear,

In recent years, horror board games have surged in popularity as designers find new ways to replicate the dread, suspense, and atmosphere of horror movies, but in a social, tabletop format. From Lovecraftian cosmic dread to zombie apocalypse survival, from haunted mansions to alien infestations, there’s a horror board game

A “Print-and-Play” (PnP) game is one where the game’s components, such as cards, boards, tokens, and sometimes even rulebooks are provided as digital files (PDFs, images, etc.), and players print, cut, and assemble them by themselves rather than receiving a pre-manufactured boxed edition. Often, PnPs are offered for free (or

Playtesting ensures that your board game is balanced, engaging, and free of ambiguities or confusing mechanics. However, finding reliable board game playtesters can be challenging, especially for new designers without an established network. 1. Understand the Role of Playtesters Playtesters are individuals who interact with your game to provide feedback

Board game creators often focus on artwork, gameplay, manufacturing, and logistics. But one crucial aspect is frequently overlooked: product insurance. Is it necessary? What risks does it cover? Is the cost justified for a relatively low-risk consumer product like board games? What Is Product Insurance? Product insurance (often called Product

BoardGameGeek (BGG) is the world’s largest and most influential board game community. With millions of monthly visitors, thousands of active reviewers, and a huge library of user-generated content, BGG is the place where tabletop enthusiasts discover, discuss, rate, and buy board games. For board game designers and publishers, successfully promoting

Creating a card game is an exciting endeavor, but one of the most crucial decisions a game designer faces is determining the right deck size. Deck size directly influences game balance, playtime, strategic depth, and overall player experience. A deck that is too small can feel repetitive and restrictive, while