Mechanics & Theories

Mechanics & Theories

Question Your Solutions, Not Just Your Numbers

By Andrejus Avchimovičius

When a prototype doesn't work, most designers adjust the numbers. Great designers question the entire solution. Learn why rethinking mechanics, themes, and assumptions leads to stronger board game designs.

3 min

Mechanics & Theories

Components: The Hidden Heroes of Board Game Design

By Andrejus Avchimovičius

Components do more than hold your mechanics. Learn how card orientation, board shape, and other physical design choices influence gameplay, player decisions, and the overall experience of your board game.

4 min

Mechanics & Theories

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.

4 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