Hi Ali. I've just started designing my first game which I am really excited about. Your videos are giving me loads of inspiration. You definitely deserve more subscribers. Keep up the great work!! Kind regards from the Netherlands
Thanks, Mr. Trentfire - I really appreciate the comment :).I am following my own desire to learn and discover more about board game design - truthfully I am just thankful that so many people have been kind enough to speak with me about the subject!!
I loved this video. Thanks a lot for your helpful tips. I subscribed right away! Keep posting, this is quality content and very well produced videos. you're doing a great job!
Hi again all. This week's video is all about putting information onto cards that you may wish to use in your board or card game - hope you find it useful. If there is anything I've missed out or could add to the video let me know - let me know in the comments below!
Thanks for your tips! I've found your videos very helpful and inspiring. I hope I can finish my game someday soon (and hopefully publish it). Keep up the good work!
Super helpful, thank! Possible additions: Ensure that the finish to the cards allows them to be shuffled easily. Ensure that your card size and shape are easy to handle for all sizes of player, especially if it is a kids game. For secret cards make sure that the back pattern will hide any small marks and blemishes that might identify them. Try to follow best practice to design the cards so the cards are readable to dyslexic players and those with sight problems, this is mainly about contract with background and colour choices. Make sure that secret cards have cores like poker cards, otherwise players make be able to see through them if they are back lit.
Murder at House on the Haunted Hill (or whatever it's called) uses pentagon cards for the characters (more like tiles, really). Then it has square tiles for the board, and thinner normal cards: three different types, each with different backfaces. That game completly breaks the "keep text to a minimum" rule though. Almost every card is a whole paragraph. A couple simple differences are square vs. rectangle, and thinner vs. thicker material.
Hi, brand new to the channel (coming from Reddit). This is very insightful and well done. If I may give a suggestion: perhaps actually show real examples, good and bad, for the topics you're covering.
Hey Rui - Great suggestion. I have a few of these videos lined up for the channel and will do my best to include real-world examples to help explain my points. Also: Welcome to the channel!!
Great video Ali! Really loving your series about designing board games! looking forward to hearing about your game in the future! I really enjoy how you break things down into their fundamental elements. I do have a video request for you! "How to write a Killer Rule Book" ;)
New to your channel and love it. You're a great host and I hope you're around for a long time. I'm designing games with a couple of friends and have recommended your videos/channel as a "must watch". Thanks for being here!
Welcome aboard Randal. Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad the videos are helpful. It's all a big learning curve for me - and there's still more to learn… and share, of course!
Awesome suggestions, Ali! I can’t wait to hear more about your game. In regards to card shape, I’ve been told that if you’re doing square or rectangular cards, that rounding the edges is preferred over leaving them sharp. It avoids bending, apparently. 🤷♂️ P.S. Hi Ewok!
Hey just letting you know that this series is helping me out a lot as I'm developing UAG (Untitled Adventure Game), a Dungeons and Dragons-type game but worked to be made more streamlined. You definitely should have more subs than you do as these are gold for those wanting to make their own games. Also just an fyi you may not want to use i.e. as much, not because you're using it improperly or anything, but just the number of times you say it can start to become a bit distracting. Either way that's just my own opinion, and you're also a great source regardless. Keep it up!
I don't understand what to do to keep in mind left handed people... Could you give me an example? I am left handed and have problems with different items in my life, but never with playing cards, and I have played a lot of those
I assume it means not having symbols or text in the bottom left corner. Having the text be glued to one side might make it uncomfortable for a person to hold the card without obscuring text
Amazing illustrations!! A new card game called LAGIM is out on the market. This is a game that will help you ease your boredom, especially now that most of us can't have any physical activities outside. Kindly visit their Facebook and website for more details.
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Here 4 years later and I think this is great. You speak very clear and well. Thank you!
Hi Ali. I've just started designing my first game which I am really excited about. Your videos are giving me loads of inspiration. You definitely deserve more subscribers. Keep up the great work!! Kind regards from the Netherlands
Thanks, Mr. Trentfire - I really appreciate the comment :).I am following my own desire to learn and discover more about board game design - truthfully I am just thankful that so many people have been kind enough to speak with me about the subject!!
Thanks for useful advices! This is really helpful not only for designers but for players, to identify good designed games.
Thanks, mate - glad you like it!
I’m trying to design my own game now, and I’m so glad I found your channel! Now, please excuse me while I binge as much as I can in one sitting.
Welcome aboard!
Loved this video!
I loved this video. Thanks a lot for your helpful tips. I subscribed right away! Keep posting, this is quality content and very well produced videos. you're doing a great job!
Thanks for the sub and comment, Antonio. More content on its way...
Hi again all. This week's video is all about putting information onto cards that you may wish to use in your board or card game - hope you find it useful. If there is anything I've missed out or could add to the video let me know - let me know in the comments below!
Thanks for your tips! I've found your videos very helpful and inspiring. I hope I can finish my game someday soon (and hopefully publish it). Keep up the good work!
Super helpful, thank! Possible additions: Ensure that the finish to the cards allows them to be shuffled easily. Ensure that your card size and shape are easy to handle for all sizes of player, especially if it is a kids game. For secret cards make sure that the back pattern will hide any small marks and blemishes that might identify them. Try to follow best practice to design the cards so the cards are readable to dyslexic players and those with sight problems, this is mainly about contract with background and colour choices. Make sure that secret cards have cores like poker cards, otherwise players make be able to see through them if they are back lit.
Murder at House on the Haunted Hill (or whatever it's called) uses pentagon cards for the characters (more like tiles, really). Then it has square tiles for the board, and thinner normal cards: three different types, each with different backfaces. That game completly breaks the "keep text to a minimum" rule though. Almost every card is a whole paragraph.
A couple simple differences are square vs. rectangle, and thinner vs. thicker material.
Hi, brand new to the channel (coming from Reddit). This is very insightful and well done. If I may give a suggestion: perhaps actually show real examples, good and bad, for the topics you're covering.
Hey Rui - Great suggestion. I have a few of these videos lined up for the channel and will do my best to include real-world examples to help explain my points. Also: Welcome to the channel!!
I was about to suggest the same thing. Other than that, great video. Super helpful!
Great video Ali! Really loving your series about designing board games!
looking forward to hearing about your game in the future! I really enjoy how you break things down into their fundamental elements.
I do have a video request for you! "How to write a Killer Rule Book" ;)
Thanks, Webnz! Really great suggestion to cover on the channel and something i will definitely be doing in the coming weeks :)
New to your channel and love it. You're a great host and I hope you're around for a long time. I'm designing games with a couple of friends and have recommended your videos/channel as a "must watch". Thanks for being here!
Welcome aboard Randal. Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad the videos are helpful. It's all a big learning curve for me - and there's still more to learn… and share, of course!
Love letter turns off a lot of people because of the text. I have a difficult time getting it to the table.
Awesome suggestions, Ali! I can’t wait to hear more about your game. In regards to card shape, I’ve been told that if you’re doing square or rectangular cards, that rounding the edges is preferred over leaving them sharp. It avoids bending, apparently. 🤷♂️
P.S. Hi Ewok!
Hey Keith! As always an awesome suggestion and something that is definitely worth noting when designing cards.
Gaming Indoors thanks. I truly believe when we help each other, we all grow and improve the gaming arena as a whole!
Hey just letting you know that this series is helping me out a lot as I'm developing UAG (Untitled Adventure Game), a Dungeons and Dragons-type game but worked to be made more streamlined. You definitely should have more subs than you do as these are gold for those wanting to make their own games. Also just an fyi you may not want to use i.e. as much, not because you're using it improperly or anything, but just the number of times you say it can start to become a bit distracting. Either way that's just my own opinion, and you're also a great source regardless. Keep it up!
Cheers for the feedback Neb neb. Yes I do tend to say ".i.e." way too much - something I am continuing to work on improving!
Is there software you prefer for quick card mock-up and/or designing the final cards?
Photoshop elements is great for designing basic cards, I've been using it for years for my prototype games. Also elements is usually reasonable cost.
I will apply #13 after my prototype stage.
Awesome Neiko! let me knwo how you get on dude 😀
I don't understand what to do to keep in mind left handed people... Could you give me an example? I am left handed and have problems with different items in my life, but never with playing cards, and I have played a lot of those
I assume it means not having symbols or text in the bottom left corner. Having the text be glued to one side might make it uncomfortable for a person to hold the card without obscuring text
Thanks !
Great content😗👍🏼
Thank you! 🤗
Criminally undersubscribed..... guess not many people want to make board games XD
"Wait thats not why i exist" :D
Amazing illustrations!! A new card game called LAGIM is out on the market. This is a game that will help you ease your boredom, especially now that most of us can't have any physical activities outside. Kindly visit their Facebook and website for more details.