The Board Game Design Lab

The Board Game Design Lab


Latest Episodes

10 Steps to Go from Nothing to Crowdfunding Campaign with Kyle Sussenbach
August 30, 2023

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
August 22, 2023

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
August 16, 2023

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
August 07, 2023

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
July 30, 2023

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
July 24, 2023

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
July 18, 2023

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
July 11, 2023

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
July 02, 2023

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
June 25, 2023

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