It’s Game Time!

The board game industry has seen a major shift in recent years. More and more creative individuals have gotten on board with independent game designing and self-publishing.

There are more games to choose from than ever before, yet, consumers still want even more. It’s possible that you can make money designing and selling board games.

Having playtesters is going to be a must! You could have your friends and family test your game (and you should get feedback from as many people as possible) however, it’s probably a good idea to pay some playtesters to find problems with your game and give you their thoughts.

Once your game is ready for production you can sell your design to a production company, or you could produce it yourself. You’ll probably make more money self-producing your game! If you’re hoping to achieve success as a game designer, take your time to test at least 3 game ideas.

Marketing is going to be key! Many board games fail because they aren’t marketed well. There are a lot of marketing strategies out there, but you don’t need something over the top. A website where you can showcase your games should be able to do the job. You can also consider starting a YouTube channel where you could give overviews of your game, host playthroughs, or even give behind the scenes insights into the design of the game. This could also help you make money to support your games through advertiser revenue.