How to Make a Board Game: A Complete Guide for Creators
Creating a board game from scratch might sound like a massive challenge. You might be wondering where to start, how to know if your idea is any good, or what tools you need to actually make it real. The truth is: making a board game is an exciting creative journey, and with the right guidance […]
Board Game Crowdfunding: How to self publish a game
Is board game crowdfunding for you? So you’ve created a board game. Maybe it’s a fun party game, an RPG or a family-friendly card game. No matter the genre, the dream is the same: to publish your board game and get it into the hands of players around the world. But how do you turn […]
Game Balance Fundamentals – Create a Fair Game
There is nothing worst than starting to play a game and realising midway that the game is rigged against you! That’s where knowing about game balance fundamentals comes into place.
Create a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign
So… you want to create a Dungeons and Dragons campaign for the first time. That’s both exciting and a bit intimidating. As the Dungeon Master, you’re responsible for creating a world that feels cohesive, deciding on a story that grabs attention, and guiding players who might be unfamiliar with role-playing games. The goal here is […]
Tariffs and Board Games: 2025 as a Designer
The board game world is going through a tough time, tariffs and board games aren’t a match made in heaven, let’s be honest. They are kind of a pain. New tariffs on imports from China have made it more expensive and harder to make games. This hits small creators the most. As of May 15, […]
Board Game Design Contest Entries – April
The world of tabletop games is full of creativity, strategy, and hard work—and nothing shows this better than the amazing entries for this month’s Tabletop Creator Board Game Design Contest.
Getting into the World of Board Game Miniatures
Much more than just Warhammer miniatures Miniatures are a big part of tabletop games for a reason, they’re not just for decoration. Board game miniatures instantly make a game feel more immersive. It’s easier to picture the action, connect with the characters, and get into the story. One of the people doing amazing work in […]
AI in Game Design – It’s Place in Board Games
How to Use Artificial Inteligence Without Replacing Human Creativity As AI tools rapidly evolve, they’re making their way into every corner of the creative world—including tabletop games. But AI in game design doesn’t have to mean replacing the artists and designers who give board games their personality and make them memorable. In this article, we […]
Create a Custom Monopoly Board Game
If you’ve ever wanted to design your own version of Monopoly—or any property-based board game—Tabletop Creator gives you all the tools to bring your custom Monopoly board game to life. In this guide, we won’t walk you through every step, but instead, show you the framework: how the game is structured, how each piece is […]
How to pitch your board game in video form!
In today’s world, bringing a game to life also means learning how to pitch your board game in video form! — especially on social media. That’s exactly what this guide is for.
