r/BoardgameDesign is a subreddit with 39k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses game, looking for, struggling, mechanic, and card, and they frequently recommend/review boardgames, design software, and software/website.
Welcome to the premier hub for Board Game, Tabletop Game, and Card Game design on Reddit!
Here, you'll find a treasure trove of inspiration, expert insights, and invaluable resources covering every aspect of game design, from conception to production, marketing, and even crowdfunding.
Get ready to unleash your creativity and join fellow enthusiasts in crafting the next big hit in the world of hobby game design!
Happy designing!
Popular Themes in r/BoardgameDesign
#1
Advice Requests
: "Hello! Doing my first ever sell-sheet and looking for advice"
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "AI game app - recommendations"
1 post
#3
Ideas
: "New "Battle" System for Our Horror-Sports-Fantasy Card Game"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Looking for a co-developer for a board game project with a strong mechanics foundation"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Playtesting my prototype game DungeonForge"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BoardgameDesign
#1
Game
50 posts
#2
Looking For
30 posts
#3
Struggling
7 posts
#4
Mechanic
7 posts
#5
Card
6 posts
#6
Board
6 posts
#7
Struggling With
6 posts
#8
Struggle
6 posts
#9
Board Game Design
4 posts
#10
Player
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/BoardgameDesign
Boardgames
32 reviews
#1
Days of Wonder
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Ticket to Ride
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Brass
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Design Software
16 reviews
#1
Inkscape
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Adobe
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Pixelmator Pro
4.0★ from 1 review
Software/website
6 reviews
#1
Photopea
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Dungeondraft
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Inkarnate
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/BoardgameDesign
#1
Design Critique
: "Back of the cards for my game prototype"
22 posts
#2
Game Mechanics
: "I turned Terraforming Mars player boards into actual Mission Control dashboards (no cubes required!)"
18 posts
#3
General Question
: "I'm getting tired"
18 posts
#4
Playtesting & Demos
: "Playtesting my prototype game DungeonForge"
13 posts
#5
Ideas & Inspiration
: "The Grind is Nearly Over"
10 posts
#6
Rules & Rulebook
: "I made myself custom reference sheets for "Hive!""
6 posts
#7
Publishing & Publishers
: "We've reached the summit! Check out these photos of my new party game, Pinnacle."
4 posts
#8
Crowdfunding
: "Pick Apart my Kickstarter"
3 posts
#9
Production & Manufacturing
: "Card Printing Expectations"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/BoardgameDesign
Yearly
+9k members(31.5%)
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Last updated: October 25, 2026