Board Game Design Advice (2nd Edition)

A project in Atlanta, GA by Gabe Barrett
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A book to help you design great games people love. Learn from 100+ designers how to get that game out of your head and onto the table.
Backers: 2890
Average Pledge Per Backer: $23

Funded: $66,260 of $3,000
Dates: Feb 19th -> Mar 14th (23 days)
Project By: Gabe Barrett
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Latest News

EU FRIENDLY HARDBACKS! (with a caveat)

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I've managed to crack the code on being able to guarantee EU friendly hardbacks.  So, if you want to upgrade, feel free to do so without having to worry about extra fees and/or taxes. You can also wait and upgrade in the pledge manager, if you'd... (Read More)

The Final Stretch Goal!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm super excited to post the final stretch goal! If we hit this, every single backer at the $10 level and up will receive an audio version of the book around the same time the physical book arrives. The campaign only has a few more days, so please... (Read More)

Final Stretch Goal & EU Friendly Hardbacks

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign continues to move right along, and I'm so thankful for everyone who has backed the project so far. I'm working on the details of the final stretch goal, which I hope to post tomorrow. It's going to be awesome! *** Several have asked... (Read More)

New Stretch Goals!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Just added two new stretch goals to the project. I've already started interviewing designers for several of the stretch goal topics, and I'm excited to add all of this bonus content to the book. Have a great week! -Gabe  (Read More)

New Stretch Goals and Other Goings On

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I just posted a couple new stretch goals for more mini-interviews to be added to the book. At the rate the campaign is moving, it won't take long to crush those, but please continue to help me get the word out to people who would benefit from the... (Read More)

New stretch goals on the way!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to the 142 people who participated in the survey to determine what bonus content would go in the book. The top 5 answers were: 1. Design Theory 2. Mechanisms 3. Playtesting 4. Prototyping 5. Publishing I'm looking forward to... (Read More)

New Stretch Goals, EU Shipping, and I Need Your Feedback

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

An incredible first day!

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for picking up a copy of my book. I'm excited to get it in your hands, and I know it'll help you turn your awesome ideas into some great games. And now it's time to make the book even better. Tomorrow, I'll send out a survey to get... (Read More)

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