Hi Mike - Thanks for taking the time to write! I'm so glad you did because that is exactly the direction I am taking over the next few months. I've organized as a number of interviews that will explore the process of manufacturing publishing and play testing - all with the designer in mind. I've not yet covered Kickstarter - but that is coming too :)

Hi Mike, I have exactly the same questions as you. Jinak sem čech a možná by jsme si mohli vyměnit kontatky, pokud máš v úmyslu jako já udělat deskovku:) david.bocek99@gmail.com

Awesome to hear Andy, thank you!

Thanks for the comment DaddyDeepdink, this is your lucky day! I've just finished up the first of a couple of interviews with a great board game manufacturer explicitly reviewing both the process of engagement but also the cost and options available. The first part should be out next week :)

Cheers, Eric!

Thanks, Jeremy. I am standing on the shoulders of giants here and doing my best to pass on what I learn from the wisdom and experience of others!

Glad it was helpful, Cyberman, but I see my correction comment actually being able to borrow from other games.

Happy to help, Erynus! Please ask me any questions you may have an I will do my best to find an answer for you!

​@@GamingIndoors Thank you. I'm on the "refining prototype" phase and tackling the arduous task of putting the rules into writing. I think i have a problem there, as i use two decks of the same cards to different tasks, one the standard poker size and other "mini" measuring half in size. Whenever i talk about the latter, i only came up with the term "zone mini-card" and i see it's a bit cumbersome to read. Should i stick to the term or is there any other way i can call them? a solution can be to use numbered tokens instead the smaller deck, as the cards themselves are numbered too, but i think that having a smaller version of the card with the name, colour and al would be easier to use. For context, in a given phase there is an effect that affect some zones, you reach for a mini-card and mark the corresponding zone card. Playtesting had showed that getting the number from a token and look for the zone introduce downtime (and a lot as the effects occur in batches of six). Thank you again, and my apologies for the text wall.

Hi Erynus - Personally I think a shorter, snappier name would be better - can you just call them Zone Cards? In truth, what you call the cards should not be the hindrance for your game - If the game is fun to play people will end up calling the cards something else anyway. When I play sometime I just call a deck by the colour of their backs. For example, I might just say the blue deck because the pattern on of the back has some blue on it. Try asking your play testers what they would call the deck and don't forget to ask on Reddit or BGG's design forums.

Keep at it, Nestler! Making a GOOD board game does take sometime and effort - but you can bet it will be worth it in the end. I find it very difficult to focus on one thing I like, but in truth that's the way to progress effectively!

Glad it was helpful, Donald!

You're so welcome, Eno!

My brother in law's grandfather designed a fairly simple game in the 80s, and I was able to get my hands on it as a really great Christmas gift for him. We've decided to change some rules to make it a heavier game rather than a simple one. We also have some ideas for other games, but Hurricane's revitalization will be the first we complete. It's very fun to play, but we want to add more mechanics. We've noticed it's harder to add mechanics that keep the game in check or as fun, so we're comprising at times. A balanced game is important, but so is the experience. We'll definitely check out that book, thanks for the info!!

LOL! I feel I keep saying - "yes soon"... but really ...soon!

@@GamingIndoors awesome! I can’t wait. Also, I’d love to chat with you about having you on my channel.

Hey Keith - just saw this. That would be awesome ! Will drop you an email now.

@@GamingIndoors sounds good.

You're never too old for LEGO!

Glad you like them, Cole!

Cheers Jack. Yes a good theme can make or break some games for me. What I especially liked about Santorini, is that the theme leant itself very well to the powers the playing pieces have - like Hermes being able to zip all over the board !

Thanks a ton, buddy!

Glad I could help, Howalk!

I appreciate that Atso!

AH! I will add a comment at the top of this to ensure my mistake on Tabletopia is corrected - but thanks again for the great share!

Thank you,have a nice day!

Is it the same as tabletopia???

As I said to Keith it is going to happen and soon, but here's the thing; the card game is VERY, VERY simple - it's really more an experiment into how I approached the process. I will be sharing the journey with all - hopefully all the way through to manufacture (of at least one copy lol) , explaining the steps as I go...

Thanks Dead Inside - glad you liked it !

Hey Alizae! My advice here is to go ahead and make her game with the anime in mind but still detachable form it should the licensing not be achievable. If I am making a game about raiding a lost temple - you may well immediately think Indian Jones but my game may not directly use his name or imagery and still be publishable. That said I do have two upcoming interviews that may interest you : one with a lawyer who specializes in board games and one about "localization" the very specific activity of bringing Japanese based games to a western board game community. so stay tuned!

Hi Tiny - I think the point is more don't be rigid in how you think the game will work - you will continue to develop your game and the rules may change based upon what your testers feedback to you.

Holy smokes - you were. Your comment was there before my own, lol!

When your stuck indoors

Thanks Budak - hope you find it useful!

Please do, Julebstube! I will pop along and check it out when you do :)

...and it is very much appreciated, LOL!

Lol, stop that's mean XD