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Playtest Feedback Is Lying to You (Here’s Why Designers Fall for It)

By Eryk Nowak

Learn why playtest feedback is often misleading in board game design, and how to correctly interpret player reactions. Improve your prototypes and read the feedback better without overreacting to false signals.

3 min

Mechanics & Theories

Why Scoring Systems Aren’t Enough in Board Game Design

By Wojtek "Łosiu" Wiśniewski

Learn why point-based victory conditions aren’t always the best choice in board games, and how better scoring systems can create deeper strategic play.

4 min

Mechanics & Theories

The 8 Types of Fun in Board Games: How the MDA Framework Helps You Design for Emotion

By Wojtek "Łosiu" Wiśniewski

Explore the 8 types of fun in board games through the MDA framework. Learn how mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics work together to create emotional, engaging player experiences.

6 min

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