In the past, board games were limited to Monopoly, Clue, and a few other games. Now, interesting board games have evolved into an industry with various games varying in design. For example, some custom board games are designed for solo gamers looking for a challenge, while others are designed to …
We have to admit that it is quite complex to create a board game starting from zero. Yes, a real board game, from A to Z with the theme, mechanics, rules, cards, dice, pawns, miniatures… all that! In this article, I will share how our team experienced this new creation of …
If you are a board game designer, you might have found yourself in a predicament over the past few years. Is it better to create a simple mechanic and build a theme around it? Or should you start with a great theme, and then develop the mechanics around it? The …
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As an independent game developer, it’s very important to understand and protect your rights as the creator of your board game, including intellectual property rights (IPR) and copyright protections. If you don’t take any steps to protect your board game, this will leave the door open for others to copy …
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Publishing a board game can be a daunting endeavor, particularly when deciding how best to go about it. There are many key factors to consider when deciding whether to self-publish or license it to a particular company. What it will all come down to is what you are wanting for …
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School projects can be a lot of fun, but they can also be nerve-racking. All those pages to fill out, all those questions to answer, and all that planning just to work on your favorite subject. Instead of letting the pressure of school projects get you down, why not try …
What Is Loss Aversion? Loss aversion is defined as a human trait that explains how people inherently fear losses. When compared to one another, it is evident that people hate the feeling of losing more than they love the feeling of winning. Therefore, these losses trump wins although their monetary …
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Board games have been gaining in popularity over the past few years. From classic games like Monopoly, Scrabble, Settlers of Catan, and Sorry to modern classics like Cards Against Humanity, video games have inspired many people to embrace the hobby of playing customized board games. With so many games to …
You might think that a board game theme doesn’t matter that much. After all, people who truly enjoy board games will play no matter what, right? But the truth is that the theme of a board game can impact the experience and willingness to play. If you’re interested in whether …