Tournament of Champions (formerly called Spell Stealers) is a push-your-luck dice game for up to 6 players. For more information, please visit the Kickstarter page for Spell Stealers.
Author Archives: Greg Santo
Let’s Kickstart This Thing! – Episode 11 – Find an Artist
Let's Kickstart This Thing! is a series of 5-minute videos in which I attempt to detail all the steps involved in bringing a board game from prototype to production via Kickstarter.
In this episode I discuss how to begin the process of finding an artist for your board game project. Continue reading
Let’s Kickstart This Thing! – Episode 10 – Join the Online Community
Let's Kickstart This Thing! is a series of 5-minute videos in which I attempt to detail all the steps involved in bringing a board game from prototype to production via Kickstarter.
In this episode I discuss the importance of joining the online board game development community to solicit feedback while, at the same time, generating interest in your project. Continue reading
Let’s Kickstart This Thing! – Episode 9 – The Hand-Taught Play Test
Let's Kickstart This Thing! is a series of 5-minute videos in which I attempt to detail all the steps involved in bringing a board game from prototype to production via Kickstarter.
In this episode I talk about your first play test with strangers and everything you should do to prepare for it. Continue reading
Let’s Kickstart This Thing! – Episode 8 – Open a Checking Account
Let's Kickstart This Thing! is a series of 5-minute videos in which I attempt to detail all the steps involved in bringing a board game from prototype to production via Kickstarter.
In this episode I discuss the importance of opening a separate checking account for purchases related to your board game project. This will make it easier to keep track of what you are spending on your project and will make things much easier for accounting purposes when tax time rolls around. Continue reading
Let’s Kickstart This Thing! – Episode 7 – Get a Website
Let's Kickstart This Thing! is a series of 5-minute videos in which I attempt to detail all the steps involved in bringing a board game from prototype to production via Kickstarter.
In this episode I discuss the importance of securing your place on the Internet by registering for a domain name. At some point you will also need to purchase web hosting so that you can create a website for your board game or business. Continue reading
Let’s Kickstart This Thing! – Episode 6 – Request a Quote
Let's Kickstart This Thing! is a series of 5-minute videos in which I attempt to detail all the steps involved in bringing a board game from prototype to production via Kickstarter.
In this episode I discuss creating a component list for your board game and submitting your initial quote request to a manufacturer. Continue reading
Let’s Kickstart This Thing! – Episode 5 – Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents
Let's Kickstart This Thing! is a series of 5-minute videos in which I attempt to detail all the steps involved in bringing a board game from prototype to production via Kickstarter.
In this episode I go over the differences between a copyright, trademark, and patent – and what it means to your board game project. Continue reading
Let’s Kickstart This Thing! – Episode 4 – Instruction Manual
Let's Kickstart This Thing! is a series of 5-minute videos in which I attempt to detail all the steps involved in bringing a board game from prototype to production via Kickstarter.
In this episode I talk about the importance of writing out your game’s rules from start to finish in the form of a rough instruction manual. This will help you discover points of confusion or holes in your game’s design. Continue reading
Let’s Kickstart This Thing! – Episode 3 – Early Play Testing
Let's Kickstart This Thing! is a series of 5-minute videos in which I attempt to detail all the steps involved in bringing a board game from prototype to production via Kickstarter.
In this episode I discuss the importance of play testing during the initial development process. Continue reading