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How Many Blind Play-Tests Does Your Board Game *Really* Need?

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Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. In my quest to test Highways & Byways 100 more times before I release it to reviewers, I’ve found myself with relatively little to say. I’ve already play-tested this game a ton.

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5 Lessons I Learned at a Play-Testing Convention (Protospiel Atlanta)

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Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. Last Saturday and Sunday, I attended my first board gaming convention – Protospiel in Atlanta. Prototype of a beach volleyball game by Julio Nazario. Need help on your board game?

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Kickstarter Math: How to Deliver Your Board Game On-Time and Within Your Budget

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In 2012, as many as 84% Kickstarter projects were fulfilled late. So what’s happening and how can we prevent you from suffering the same fate? So what’s happening and how can we prevent you from suffering the same fate? Need help on your board game? Want a big game made cheaply?

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How to Get Your Board Game Reviewed

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Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. The board game review process is one of the most important parts of game development. Need help on your board game? Why are board game reviews important?

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6 Ways to Cope with Kickstarter Anxiety as a Board Game Dev

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Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. This is really common for Kickstarter creators and I imagine this anxiety is still felt by big-time creators. Need help on your board game? You need to make a great game.

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Why the Highways & Byways Kickstarter Campaign Crashed & Burned

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I would have much preferred to write a post about how Highways & Byways funded on day 1. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I’ve done a lot of hemming and hawing over this, asking “is this really the reason?

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How to Turn Negative Play-Test Feedback into a Brilliant Game

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Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. This week, I posted How to Work Alone in the Board Game Industry. Find people who will check your work and give you honest negative feedback. Need help on your board game?