How do you come up with a board game idea?
How do you come up with a board game idea?
The Board Game Design Course
Play lots of games!
Look for gaps in the market.
Look at other markets and industries.
See things from a different perspective.
Check out game design contests.
Look for inspiration wherever you are.
Brainstorm.
“That could be a game”
The Board Game Design Course
- Play lots of games!
- Look for gaps in the market.
- Look at other markets and industries.
- See things from a different perspective.
- Check out game design contests.
- Look for inspiration wherever you are.
- Brainstorm.
- “That could be a game”
How long does it take to make a board game?
Now, it typically takes me about six months to 12 months to develop a game, and then the publisher takes another 6 to 12 months to produce it and manufacture it.
How do you make a board game for a school project?
Directions
- Roll out paper to cover your table.
- Cut construction paper into 4 inch by 4 inch squares.
- Have your children create a path with the squares.
- Write down activities on the stack of blank game cards.
- Leave most of the squares on the game board blank.
- As a family, lay some ground rules.
What do I need to learn to generate a successful board game?
We’ve created this handy little guide to help you on your way!
- Come up with an initial idea for a game.
- Make a prototype.
- Test, test, test!
- Give your game a theme.
- Decide if you want to publish your game, or license it to another company.
- Find an illustrator.
- Find a graphic designer.
- Make a pretty prototype.
