r/BoardgameDesign is a subreddit with 37k members. The community frequently discusses game, feedback, prototype, design, and board game, and they frequently recommend/review boardgames, design software, and software/website, and the most common flair used is design critique, general question, ideas & inspiration, playtesting & demos, and game mechanics.
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 Topics in r/BoardgameDesign
#1
Game
126 posts
#2
Feedback
69 posts
#3
Prototype
43 posts
#4
Design
42 posts
#5
Board Game
41 posts
#6
Game Design
32 posts
#7
Looking For
31 posts
#8
Card Game
28 posts
#9
Rulebook
24 posts
#10
Board
24 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
: "Update: I’ve been learning to draw our game’s map myself. Here’s where I am after a month"
72 posts
#2
General Question
: "Feeling like to quit"
33 posts
#3
Ideas & Inspiration
: "Minimalist design for detective pawn"
28 posts
#4
Playtesting & Demos
: "Just a thanks for First Exposure at GenCon!"
21 posts
#5
Game Mechanics
: "Need help designing an ambush mechanic for a large-scale strategy board game"
15 posts
#6
Publishing & Publishers
: "Thoughts on the logo for Blue Tortilla Games?"
10 posts
#7
Rules & Rulebook
: "Rulebook"
9 posts
#8
Production & Manufacturing
: "I made my own box for my game...from scratch."
6 posts
#9
News
: "TMAYG Podcast is Looking for New Designers!"
3 posts
#10
Crowdfunding
: "My second published design is finally coming to Kickstarter!"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/BoardgameDesign
Yearly
+9k members(32.9%)
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Last updated: August 23, 2026