Collaborative Board Game Design Workshop

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Collaborative Board Game Design Workshop

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Planet Money

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We make a board game

Host: Kenny Malone and Erika Beras

Timestamp: 05:00 - 05:30

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"We should ask... How does one make a board game?"

Market Gap

Aspiring game designers often lack resources and guidance.

Aspiring board game designers frequently encounter barriers when starting their journey, including a lack of resources, mentorship, and community support. Many individuals have ideas but struggle with the complexities of game design, playtesting, and marketing. Current resources, such as online tutorials or books, do not provide the collaborative and hands-on experience needed to truly understand the nuances of game development. This leaves many potential designers feeling isolated and uncertain about how to bring their ideas to fruition, which ultimately stifles creativity and innovation in the board game industry. A community-driven workshop could address these gaps by offering guidance and support.

Summary

The proposed idea is to establish a collaborative workshop for aspiring board game designers where they can learn the fundamentals of game design, prototyping, and marketing. This workshop would facilitate hands-on experience, allowing participants to create, test, and refine their game ideas together. Experienced game designers could lead sessions, offering mentorship and industry insights. In addition to fostering community, the workshop would provide resources such as templates, design tools, and access to playtesting groups. By creating an inclusive environment for game design, the workshop would empower individuals to develop their ideas into market-ready products, ultimately contributing to a richer diversity of games in the market.

Categorization

Business Model
Community
Target Founder
Generalist
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
6-12 months
Initial Investment
$1,000-$10,000

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$2,000 - $4,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$5,000 - $10,000 MRR
Optimistic
$15,000 - $30,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
8/10
Feasibility
8/10
Market Potential
8/10
Evidence
7/10
Overall
7.8/10
Found on October 1, 2025 • Analyzed on October 1, 2025 9:46 AM

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