The Board Game Design Lab

Latest Episodes
10 Steps to Go from Nothing to Crowdfunding Campaign with Kyle Sussenbach
Kyle Sussenbach and I chat about how to get started in creating a publishing business and how to go from absolutely nothing to launching a crowdfunding campaign.
71 Ways to Become a Better Game Designer with Gabe Barrett
In this episode, I talk through pretty much every tip about game design that I can think of! And if you want to see the video version, you can check it out on YouTube HERE.
Small Games that Pack a Big Punch with Jason Tagmire
In this episode, I chat with Jason Tagmire about everything related to 18-card games. We talk about designing, publishing, manufacturing, shipping, marketing, crowdfunding, and more!
How to Craft the Perfect Player Experience with Jonny Pac
In this episode, I chat with Jonny Pac about how to create games that fully engage players and keep them coming back for more. We talk about the difference between puzzles and games, designing for dif
How to Design Fun Games with James Ernest
In this episode, I chat with James Ernest about how to make a game that doesnt just work mechanically but is also a lot of fun to play. We talk about how to identify when testers are having fun, the
How to Have Massive Success on Kickstarter with Amy and Dusty Droz
In this episode, I chat with Amy and Dusty Droz who raised over $1 million on Kickstarter as first-time creators with a game that only costs $39. You can late back their game, Botany, here: https://bo
How to Get Featured on Podcasts and Sound Great with Justin Kral
In this episode, I give my best advice on how to reach out to content creators and get featured on podcasts, and I chat with my friend, Justin Kral, a professional audio engineer about how to create a
My Crowdfunding Failure: A Post Mortem with Andrew Lowen
In this episode, I chat with Andrew Lowen, and we break down a recent crowdfunding campaign I ran that I had to cancel. I talk about the mistakes I made and what Im doing to fix things as I get ready
Art, Working with Artists, and Becoming Your Best Creative Self with Jorge Velez
Jorge Velez, professional illustrator, discusses topics related to art and creativity. We talk about how comparison destroys creative people, how to make your own luck, the different paths to becoming
The Legal Side of Creating Games with Zachary Strebeck
Zachary Strebeck, a lawyer who specializes in games, dives into the many legal issues that arise when bringing games to life and getting them on the market. We talk about clauses to look out for in co