The hobby board gaming world tends to circulate certain bits of “conventional wisdom.” Some people constantly extol the virtues of going to a con. Others say that Facebook groups are the best way to market. Many say not to worry about shipping until your board game is made.
As much as I read, I find myself disagreeing with authors more than you think. In this compilation, I’ve bundled together my hot takes and uncommon points of view.
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Board Game Fulfillment & Why it Matters on Day 1 of Game Development
Board game fulfillment is really complex. It often determines how big games are and how many components can be included. Worth considering even on Day 1!
Could Kickstarter Become a Board Game Store by 2020?
Kickstarter has started taking pre-orders. The games already exist and people are effectively buying them from Kickstarter. It’s a store by any other name.
Don’t Just Build a Board Game, Build a Business
Many people make board games when they want to make money instead. Yet they forget to build a business along the way. So let’s talk about that.
How to Build Your First Online Community to 1,000 Members (or More)
Building an online community can be daunting. You can feel like your voice isn’t heard and that community building is futile. Fortunately, this isn’t so!
Board Gaming in 2029: Kickstarter & Cardboard 10 Years from Now
The year is 2029. Everybody has jetpacks. What does board gaming look like in this brave new world 10 years into the future? What happened to Kickstarter?
12 Questions About Board Game Order Fulfillment & Shipping, Answered
Of all the ways to learn about board game fulfillment, I didn’t think immediately of the Quacks of Quedlinburg. Turns out, you asked some great questions!
6 Right and Wrong Reasons to Make a Board Game
Making board games is hard. Many people who make board games can’t tell the difference between the right and wrong reasons to get into the industry.
5 Reasons Why Board Games are So Popular in 2019
The obstacles to the modern board gaming landscape gave way. We have Scythe, Terraforming Mars, Gloomhaven. Let’s talk about why board games are so popular.
4 Ways to Vet Your Board Game Before Launching a Kickstarter
Many board game designers are competent, except for testing their basic ideas. So how can you do that before the rigamarole of launching a Kickstarter?
Board Games Aren’t Everything: 8 Reasons to Diversify Your Business
Board games aren’t everything. The world is very large and the opportunities to serve others are diverse and abundant. Don’t pigeonhole yourself!
Do It Anyway: Make the Board Game You Want
You have to make the board game other people want. Or do you? I didn’t get into business by being a human calculator. I was 22, chasing a childhood dream.