r/BoardgameDesign is a subreddit with 37k 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
: "Looking for feedback on the design of my cards! [Rendered in Blender]"
11 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Cheapest ways to make a working game?"
4 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Collaboration Idea for Board Game Creators"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Would anyone be interested in having their game play tested live on twitch?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BoardgameDesign
#1
Game
: "Dwarven Chess! Fast-paced 2 player abstract strategy Game"
56 posts
#2
Looking For
31 posts
#3
Struggling
7 posts
#4
Mechanic
7 posts
#5
Card
6 posts
#6
Struggling With
6 posts
#7
Struggle
6 posts
#8
Prototype
4 posts
#9
Player
4 posts
#10
Advice
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
Playtesting & Demos
: "and still working on it..."
19 posts
#2
General Question
: "My game won first place - the prize is a coaching session with industry professionals. What do I ask?"
16 posts
#3
Design Critique
: "My hand drawn concept for a game and all four characters. Tower Guard , Stonecaller, Ranger and Assassin plus the battlemap for a card game Ive been trying to create. Siege!"
14 posts
#4
Ideas & Inspiration
: "I painted a new race for my creature collecting game, the Woodpups! Which one do you like the most?"
13 posts
#5
Game Mechanics
: "We made a fun prototype :)"
9 posts
#6
Production & Manufacturing
: "Has anyone published (commercially) their own game?"
8 posts
#7
Publishing & Publishers
: "Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) share publisher insights and opinions in this podcast that spans many topics including pitching, conventions, development, marketing, and more!"
4 posts
#8
Crowdfunding
: "Indie designers who crowdfunded your first production run — what did you learn? Kickstarter vs Gamefound?"
3 posts
#9
News
: "My cousin pissed off a guy at a Cubs game, now Rupture is on the news"
2 posts
#10
Rules & Rulebook
: "“Board” as shorthand for “Shared zone”"
2 posts
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Yearly
+9k members(32.6%)
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Last updated: September 15, 2026