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Board Game Design Fundamentals: A Step-By-Step Guide
Join the only gamified board game design course led by 5 industry veterans. Build your first playable prototype step-by-step, and avoid the mistakes that kill most debut projects.
Our first course will take you on a journey to create your first board game using the Pamper playtesting group method.
Gain exclusive insights from the creators behind blockbuster titles like The Witcher. You’re not just buying lessons; you’re joining a proven pipeline designed to turn raw concepts into publisher-ready games.
You’ll learn how we do it, from inspiration research and prototyping through playtesting to preparing to pitch your game to publishers.
Why you should buy it?
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No subscriptions. One payment for lifetime access.
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Free courses' updates once per year.
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Even for less than 5€ per month with Klarna.
- No subscriptions. One payment for lifetime access.
- Free courses' updates once per year.
- Even for less than 5€ per month with Klarna.
What you will learn?
- The basic board game design,
- Identifying key issues in a prototype,
- Ability to solve basic problems in your game,
- Knowledge of the game design process,
- Conducting tests at various game stages,
- Ability to distance yourself from the project to be able to make difficult decisions,
- Low-budget and time-efficient prototype preparation,
- Ability to write clear instructions that allow the game to be played,
- How to complete work on the game,
- ... and more.
- The basic board game design,
- Identifying key issues in a prototype,
- Ability to solve basic problems in your game,
- Knowledge of the game design process,
- Conducting tests at various game stages,
- Ability to distance yourself from the project to be able to make difficult decisions,
- Low-budget and time-efficient prototype preparation,
- Ability to write clear instructions that allow the game to be played,
- How to complete work on the game,
- ... and more.
Still not convinced?
Getting Started with TableHop: Platform Essentials
Check out our free course and get an introduction to the TableHop learning experience. Everything is designed to feel intuitive from the moment you begin, and this short course will help you get familiar with everything the platform has to offer.
Along the way, you'll explore some of the features that make learning more engaging, from pinning important notes and building your personal glossary to completing interactive bucket and sorting activities.
Don’t worry, it’s quick, simple, and the best way to prepare yourself for the deep-dives awaiting you in our full course catalog.
Why learn board game design with TableHop?
We've created a learning platform with the best courses
focused on board game development.
From creators for creators
Get the best know-how from experienced designers working with board games on a daily basis.
Interactive learning
Turn every lesson into an adventure with our gamified courses!
Develop your first game
Design, Test, and Develop Your First Game with step-by-step guidance!
It's all in the interaction
We understand how important it is to practice things so they can stay with you forever.
That's why we are not stopping on lecturing only, but we want You to experience the knowledge by performing engaging tasks.
Click and try below how our teaching feels like
Buckets
Sort entries into the appropriate buckets to clarify concepts and create distinct groups.
Notes and References
Write down your own thoughts, insights, and conclusions. The course will remind you of your notes later to support reflection and learning.
What are your two favorite board games?
some theory later...
…Sometimes you might get stuck in your creation process. Don’t worry, remember there are plenty of options for resetting your approach. One of them is to think of similar games and search for solutions that could inspire you. How about your favorite games?
My favorite board games
Think of their mechanics and see if you can come up with an idea to solve the problem.
Your notes
About me
How gamification
supports your growth?
Gain experience for every step
Earn visible EXP by completing tasks, watching lessons, and reading the course. Level-up your skills and unlock practical rewards.
Keep the Streak
We will support your persistent growth by rewarding You with weekly incentive.
Solve daily challenges
Short, optional challenges that build learning habits and motivation to finish even small nugget every session.
Master the course
Max out the course to be sure you didn’t miss anything important.
And we keep it fun!
Earn badges
Collect badges for special achievements along the journey.
Level-up!
See your knowledge grow with each level and watch your profile develop with you.
Solve interactive tasks
Move, sort, check, and see results instantly! As gamers, we know play feels better than study.
Track progress bar
Watch your progress bar moving – progress is more fun when you can visibly track it.
Pamper collaboration
To ensure top-level courses, we've partnered with "Pamper" Playtesting Group.
Board game designers and professional developers who have been actively supporting authors worldwide for 7 years by organizing regular testing meetings, playtesting zones at various fairs and the biggest international publishers-designers event in Europe – "Designer Camp".
read moreBecome our course creator
Are you passionate about board games and eager to help create the world's largest board game knowledge hub?
Join us on this exciting journey! We’re looking for creative minds and enthusiasts from different fields:
board game designers
board game artists
board game publishers
board game marketing, sales specialists
