Skip to Content
 

Forums

Forum Topics Posts Last post
Miscellaneous forums for posting more general topics.
folder
Post news & announcements about conventions, publication of games that have been extensively discussed at the BGDF, etc here. Consistent with the overall policy of the site, blatant advertising is not allowed.
703
3232 No Box ...
by let-off studios
01/08/2024 - 21:48
folder
This forum is for new members to introduce themselves, and for members to post helpful tips for first time users. New members: Tell us who you are, and what brings you to the BGDF! Established users: Please feel free to post tips that you have found the most helpful, or things you wish you'd known when you started out here.
1056
4404 Hello from ...
by ludicioso
10/27/2023 - 16:02
folder
This is our "off topic" forum. Last night's episode, atlantean politics, alien abduction... anything goes at the water cooler."
379
3314 Blackboard ...
by questccg
02/28/2024 - 21:11
folder
"To Be Honest" Game Reviews is a forum dedicated to reviewing cool up-and-coming games/prototypes in addition to the once and a while review of an older Game which has interesting Designer-related aspects worthy of mention. As explained, these reviews are from a Designer-perspective with goal to talk about mechanics, how they work together, theme and its integration as well as other details such a playtime, age group and an overall rank for each review.
4
36 [Review] ...
by questccg
11/15/2023 - 23:16
folder
This forum area should be used to post about concerns, request for change, and other issues related to the functionality, layout or use of the website.
74
361 Replace ...
by gamesomuch
06/25/2022 - 08:51
folder
This forum is for general discussion about The BGDF. Please DO NOT post Game Creation content in this forum. Instead post helpful things, like features you would like to see, better ways to organize the site, stuff like that. It would help if you phrase your post in the form of a suggestion rather than a rant or complaint - thanks!
94
698 Can we have ...
by questccg
03/08/2024 - 18:08
folder
As Admiral Ackbar says, "It's a trap!" This forum is a trap for spammers. If you post anything in this Forum at all, I will assume you are a bot and will act accordingly. And I'm not talking about clicking your links and buying your fake watches.
1
6 The ...
by X3M
10/07/2017 - 09:29
Forums focus on more specific game design subjects.
folder
This forum is used for BGDF run groups following Ian Schreiber's Game Design Concepts course from 2009. Original Link here: https://gamedesignconcepts.wordpress.com/
3
5 GCSE ...
by let-off studios
09/06/2018 - 20:45
folder
Forum for participants in the current round of the Game Design Concepts course hosted by BGDF to discuss the course.
5
33 Level 2: ...
by krone9
11/29/2017 - 21:26
folder
Topics created by moderator. Postings for current week's assignments
5
37 Need Honest ...
by -Eberhardt-
04/30/2015 - 19:30
folder
A forum for detailed discussions about specific games ... breaking them down into the pieces that designers find fascinating.
17
197 Magic the ...
by questccg
09/09/2023 - 18:36
folder
Use this forum to discuss House Rules and Variants to existing games.
21
115 Four ...
by Young Grasshopper
10/15/2022 - 12:21
folder
This forum has been created for the sole purpose of listing game design contests in a central location.
40
177 1-card ...
by X3M
06/25/2022 - 10:13
folder
This forum is the home for the quick and entertaining Game Design Showdown challenges run on a monthly basis.
327
4091 SaltCon Ion ...
by Rick L
02/01/2018 - 21:46
folder
A place to have your game reviewed for a week by your peers. Private message jwarrend if you want your game to be reviewed.
65
362 Tenchu the ...
by larienna
09/19/2023 - 09:18
folder
A forum for discussion of the principles of good game design. We'll explore the elements that are common to good (and bad!) games. Discussions will typically try to synthesize commonalities between several games, but "case studies" may o...
149
1413 100% ...
by questccg
12/08/2021 - 11:04
folder
This forum is dedicated to discussing any matters concerning "The Game Crafter": whether it's TGC Contests, Parts and Products, Upcoming Conferences and other game related news concerning TGC.
310
506 Dice ...
by The Game Crafter
03/05/2024 - 17:02
Forums that involve help in the creation of games. Ranging from mechanics to prototyping!
folder
This forum is for discussing various ideas about game design; rules, themes, etc.
1075
11132 How to ...
by Steve
03/16/2024 - 05:13
folder
Submit links to your rules for assistance with proofreading.
112
802 Been ...
by questccg
10/12/2022 - 13:43
folder
For the discussion of how to create, balance, and implement mechanics.
1611
14621 In need of ...
by questccg
03/16/2024 - 19:25
folder
For the kinds of posts that read like this: "Hey, I just had an idea to make a game about spatulas. What do you think? Anyone want to help me brainstorm?
1692
13093 Epic Battle PnP
by FrankM
01/11/2024 - 16:08
folder
A forum for discussing the fine art of playtesting your game.
731
4200 Second ...
by Steve
11/18/2023 - 17:17
folder
This forum is for discussing ways of actually creating a working prototype of your game; including software, media (paper, cardboard, labels, foam, etc), game components, 3rd party companies, etc.
1015
6343 Multideck ...
by Rick-Holzgrafe
11/27/2023 - 17:46
folder
This forum is for discussing all the ways to sell your game; either via self publishing or selling your game to a game publisher/distributor.
1071
8522 Game ...
by MarkJindra
03/04/2024 - 16:19
folder
While Mechanics are arguably the most important part of game design, a designer should never discount the importance of Theme - especially if that designer is trying to get published. Theme creates the atmosphere of the game, and helps players to understand and internalize rules by connecting them with recognizable ideas. Some designers like to work "theme-first," while others start with game mechanisms. But either way, before the game can be considered finished, the designer must consider the theme. Use this thread to discuss Theme design.
164
1680 Alternate ...
by FrankM
01/31/2024 - 16:25
Una sección, dentro de BGDF, para quienes usuarios de habla hispana.
folder
Este foro es para que los nuevos miembros se presenten, y para que los mimebros de BGDF en general ofrezcan consejos útiles para los recién llegados. A los nuevos miembros: ¡Cuéntenos quiénes son y qué los trajo a BGDF! A los usuarios veteranos: Los invitamos a ofrecer consejos que les hayan resultado útiles, o cosas que les hubiese gustado que alguien les dijera cuando recién llegaron.
1
6 Bienvenidos
by Matias
08/03/2014 - 18:51
folder
Un lugar donde proponer mejoras (o advertir sobre problemas) específicos del foro en español de BGDF.
1
3 Problemas ...
by richdurham
03/24/2014 - 04:59
folder
Un espacio para posts sobre temas diversos relacionados con el diseño de juegos.
10
101 King Size ...
by golfbird
10/18/2023 - 11:14
BGDF posts from 2002-2006.
folder
This forum is for having general discussion about The BGDF; such as suggestions, or anything else. Please DO NOT post Game Creation content in this forum.
400
2999 IMPORTANT: ...
by phpbbadmin
07/31/2006 - 20:40
folder
This forum is for discussing things unrelated to The BGDF and games in general.
207
1619 Samurai Anyone?
by hpox
07/31/2006 - 09:48
folder
A place for the admins to discuss site related issues...
82
691 Tiki Wiki
by Zzzzz
07/02/2006 - 17:29
folder
This subforum will be for the discussion of creating a software package to playtest board games over the internet.
30
182 Online ...
by ycyclop
06/29/2006 - 02:48
folder
This forum is for discussing beta testing the tiki wiki site.
23
105 I found a ...
by Gogolski
07/31/2006 - 17:16
folder
This forum is for discussing various ideas about game design; rules, game mechanics, themes, etc.
1333
13200 Hidden Movement
by Desprez
08/01/2006 - 20:55
folder
This forum is for discussing ways of actually creating a working prototype of your game; including software, media (paper, cardboard, labels, foam, etc), game components, 3rd party companies, etc.
622
4693 Making ...
by Anonymous
08/01/2006 - 10:47
folder
This forum is for discussing all the ways to sell your game; either via self publishing or selling your game to a game publisher/distributor.
279
2101 Published
by Patriarch
07/27/2006 - 04:40
folder
This forum is for asking successful, published game designers any specific questions you may have about the process involved in creating and selling a board game.
166
1133 board game ...
by Anonymous
07/31/2006 - 17:21
folder
A forum for discussion of the principles of good game design. We'll explore the elements that are common to good (and bad!) games. Discussions will typically try to synthesize commonalities between several games, but "case studies" may occasionally happen.
62
857 [TiGD] Keep ...
by Anonymous
07/22/2006 - 15:47
folder
A forum for discussing the fine art of playtesting your game.
160
1500 Protospiel ...
by ensor
07/19/2006 - 13:12
folder
65
1491 Critique ...
by Hamumu
07/30/2006 - 14:31
folder
A forum for the discussion of each other's games. If interested in becoming a part of the process, and requesting a slot in the calendar, please read the "Forum Protocols" thread in this forum.
108
2150 Game #77: ...
by Gogolski
06/14/2006 - 04:22
folder
This forum is reserved for Collaborative Game Design Projects that are not actively being worked on. If you wish to comment on CGD projects besides the active one, please use this forum.
11
136 CGD1 ...
by Scurra
02/06/2004 - 09:18
folder
This is the forum for the current Collaborative Game Design project, where multiple designers will work together in a democratic online design environment. Please use this forum only for discussion of the currently active CGD game (use the Sideboard for other CGD theme discussions).
40
476 Tile set
by Scurra
07/14/2004 - 11:40
folder
This forum is for discussing commercial games.
395
769 [Review] ...
by tomvasel
07/26/2006 - 12:51
folder
This forum is for discussing variants on commercially available games.
25
108 TI3
by Epigone
06/28/2006 - 14:50
folder
A place to discuss the various aspects of the game. No submissions should be posted here.
43
363 3J Games ...
by Anonymous
03/20/2006 - 12:12
folder
A place to formally declare your submission.
19
88 Eastern ...
by gpetersz
06/02/2006 - 01:42
folder
Judging results for each of the entries.
18
111 Final Results:
by Anonymous
10/26/2004 - 11:30
Forum Contains New Posts
Forum Contains New Posts
Forum Contains No New Posts
Forum Contains No New Posts
Forum is Locked
Forum is Locked


by Dr. Radut