What turns a great game into a crowdfunding success? For Wonderland’s War by @skybound.bsky.social , it wasn’t just visibility. It was immersion. We built a cohesive, thematic experience across the board. 8,713 backers. $679,218 raised. Make players feel it before they play.

Have you ever double-checked a card because you weren’t sure what text matched what effect? That’s a proximity issue. Proximity groups related info so players can understand it at a glance. Good proximity speeds up gameplay. Poor proximity creates confusion. #BackToBasics #tabletopgames

Most people think branding is just a logo. It’s not. For @Origins Game Fair , we built a system. Something that could move, adapt, and scale… just like the event itself. Players don’t separate design from experience. It’s all one feeling. That’s branding. #origins #originsgamefair #tabletopgames

Ever look at a component and something just feels… off? That’s usually alignment. Alignment creates structure and clarity. When elements line up, players can scan and understand faster. When they don’t, it creates noise and confusion. Good design isn’t just clean. It’s organized. #GameDesign

We don’t talk numbers much… but this felt worth sharing. $40M+ raised across projects we’ve supported 220+ games collaborated on Top 25% avg. ranking on BGG (4 in Top 500) Grateful to work alongside teams who care deeply about player experience. That’s what really drives it. #tabletopdesign

Ever picked up a game component and didn’t know where to look first? That’s a hierarchy problem. Hierarchy guides attention and tells players what matters most. When everything looks important, nothing is. Good hierarchy = clarity. Bad hierarchy = confusion. #BackToBasics #GameDesign #BoardGames

Did you know the game Águeda is based on a real place? ☂️ Every year, Águeda, Portugal fills its streets with floating umbrellas in a massive art installation. It’s as cool as it sounds. We teamed up with @25thcentury.games to help bring that same color and energy into the game. #agueda

Do you know how important contrast is in design? 🌓 It’s what helps players read, process and play without friction. In board games, poor contrast slows everything down. Strong contrast creates confidence. Design should support the game, not fight it. #BackToBasics #GameDesign #GraphicDesign

In your opinion, which game has the BEST card layout and graphic design? What makes its design the best? 👇 A) Campy Creatures B) Radlands C) Disney Lorcana D) Veil of Eternity #graphicdesign #boardgames #graphiclayout #layoutdesign #carddesign

Kicking off our #BackToBasics series with typography. It’s not just picking a font. It’s how text is structured, spaced, and experienced. In tabletop games, great typography makes gameplay intuitive. Poor typography creates friction. Design for play, not just looks. #GameDesign #GraphicDesign

Typography can make or break the player experience… and it’s one of the easiest things to overlook. Here's some quick hits: 1️⃣ ALL CAPS → use sparingly + add tracking 2️⃣ Stylized fonts → keep them out of body text 3️⃣ Low contrast → prioritize readability #BoardGameDesign #Typography #GameDesign

Hoppy Easter 🐰🌸 Spring is all about color. Bright, playful palettes that feel fun, fresh and full of energy. Take time this weekend to enjoy the little moments. Step outside, spend time with family and soak it all in. Add a little more color to your world.

WOW... who knew you could cheat in a board game and get away with it 😜 We absolutely loved collaborating with @smirkanddagger.bsky.social on this game's logo and box cover designs. What a chaotic wild ride it was indeed. zurl.co/Mxc2v #boardgames #tabletopgames #becreative

Matt is going LIVE in 5 minutes to talk moodboards! 😀 Jump into the chat and ask your questions... zurl.co/EGFwK

Are your graphic designs not 'clicking'? 👀 You might be skipping the foundation. Matt is going live TOMORROW at 7PM EST on YouTube breaking down how to build mood boards that actually guide great design. Link to YouTube here 👉 zurl.co/foNSw

What kind of character would you create if you stepped into a brand new RPG world? Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age is LIVE on Kickstarter, already funded and still climbing. We had the chance to work with @rebellionunplugged.bsky.social on this one and it’s been awesome seeing it out in the wild.

Great Partners make Great Games. We are so proud to have collaborated on 8 games nominated for Origins Awards this year. Congratulations to our wonderful Clients on much deserved recognition. #originsawards #boardgames #becreative

Mood boards save time. It’s easier to react to references than to finished layouts. Argue about vibes early — not after files are already built. Looking for help with your tabletop project? We can help. zurl.co/mMtgv #moodboards #graphicdesign #boardgames

Mood boards aren’t just Pinterest collages. They’re visual alignment tools that help everyone agree on vibe before production starts. If you skip this step, you’re designing blind. Looking for help with your tabletop project? We can help. zurl.co/eaLTs #moodboards #graphicdesign #boardgames

Catching us at Essen Spiel 2025? Visit Paverson Games at booth 4-D200 and check out Luthier if you’re looking for an elegant euro about crafting instruments and perfecting your art! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Paverson. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re heading to Essen Spiel 2025, stop by Pandasaurus Games at booth 2-C315 and check out Hacienda if you’re looking for a classic euro reborn—manage herds, trade, and territory! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Pandasaurus. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen this year? Visit Pandasaurus Games at booth 2-C315 and check out Beasts if you’re looking for a tense, asymmetric hunt where predator meets prey! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Pandasaurus. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen Spiel this year, stop by Office Dog at booth 7-C111 and check out The Hobbit: There and Back Again if you’re looking for an epic journey through Middle-earth! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Office Dog. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Headed to Essen Spiel 2025? Stop by Bezier Games at booth 2-B510 and check out Haunted Mouse: Deluxe Edition if you’re looking for a cozy-creepy family game of tiny mice and spooky mansions! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Bezier. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Catching us at Essen this year? Drop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Wordsy if you’re looking for a fast-thinking word game that rewards bold vocabulary! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen Spiel 2025, stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Twinkle Twinkle if you’re looking for a gentle abstract about crafting constellations and lighting the night sky! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

See it first at Essen Spiel 2025! Visit Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Tearable Quest if you’re looking for a hilarious paper-ripping, fourth-wall-breaking adventure! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen Spiel this year? Stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Ruins if you’re looking for an archaeological adventure of rebuilding lost wonders! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re heading to Essen this year, stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Oddland if you’re looking for a quirky strategy game where nothing’s quite normal! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Catching us at Essen this year? Visit Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Money! if you’re looking for a sharp Knizia bidding classic full of tense decisions! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen Spiel 2025, stop by Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Merchants of Andromeda if you’re looking for an interstellar trade game of daring deals and galactic markets! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen Spiel this year? Visit Allplay at booth 5-L415 and check out Alibis if you’re looking for a clever deduction game of secrets and stories! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with Allplay. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Headed to Essen Spiel 2025? Stop by Alderac Entertainment Group at booth 3-B200 and check out Into the Machine if you’re looking for a fast, tactical race of upgrades, engines, and sabotage! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with AEG. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re heading to Essen Spiel 2025, stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Wine Cellar if you’re looking for a refined strategy game of vintages, pairings, and patience! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Don’t miss it at Essen Spiel this year! Stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Sand Art if you’re looking for a calm, colorful pattern-building puzzle! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

See it first at Essen Spiel 2025! Visit 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Red Letter Yellow Letter if you’re looking for a hilarious, tongue-twisting party challenge! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Will you be at Essen this year? Stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Ratzia if you’re looking for a sneaky tile-laying chase packed with cheese and chaos! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

The revolution ends tonight! Last day to join the mayhem—SCUM is closing on Kickstarter soon! Grab your spot before the uprising fades. zurl.co/yBWP8

Catching us at Essen this year? Visit 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Grand Central Skyport if you’re looking for an elegant engine-builder set in the golden age of flight! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

Headed to Essen Spiel 2025? Stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Botswana if you’re looking for a fast, clever bidding battle full of wild twists! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

If you’re going to be at Essen this year, stop by 25th Century Games (Instaplay) at booth 6-B201 and check out Big Sur if you’re looking for a relaxing game of scenic connections and coastal calm! We are so proud to have collaborated on this with 25th Century. #EssenSpiel #boardgames

🎲 Join @613mandi.bsky.social, @819steph.bsky.social, Matt Paquette & the Ludicon founders for a game of Roll to the Top + a chat about Ludicon 2025 in Montréal! 🕖 Tonight at 7pm ET 🖥️ www.twitch.tv/saltandsassgames 💬 Mostly in English, but questions en français bienvenus ! See you there! 💜

I'll be joining @mpco.bsky.social later today (4pm PT) to chat about visual accessibility in tabletop games!

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Accessible Player Counts Flexible player counts—solo, 2p, scalable—make your game accessible to more groups. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP!Avoid Overstuffed Boards White space reduces overwhelm, speeds understanding, and makes games more welcoming. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Icon Labels Icons need text labels—training wheels that make learning faster and easier. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Reading Order in PDFs Check PDF reading order so screen readers follow a clear, logical flow. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Alt Text for Digital Files Alt text makes digital rulebooks screen-reader friendly and opens access to blind players. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility

Hey Critical Role & Daggerheart Fans! @darringtonpress.bsky.social JUST DROPPED the Daggerheart Class Packs on Kickstarter! These tidy little bundles give you EVERYTHING you need to make a kick-ass character! Go back it now! zurl.co/FHu6J #daggerheart #criticalrole #graphicdesign #rpg #becreative

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP! Accessible Dice & Components High-contrast dice and sturdy cards boost readability and usability at the table. Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips! #graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility