Mindclash Games

Blog

A Decade in the Board Game Industry - Sharing What We’ve Learned Over the past 10 years, we at Mindclash Games have built a deep understanding of the board game industry - from game development and production to crowdfunding and marketing. We've learned a lot (sometimes the hard way), and now, we want to give back to the community by sharing that knowledge with you.

This blog series is about real industry insights, practical knowledge, and behind-the-scenes stories from our journey as board game publishers. Whether you're a game designer, a publisher, a crowdfunding creator, or simply someone fascinated by how board games come to life, this series is for you.

What’s in My Bag for Essen?
What’s in My Bag for Essen?

A veteran’s lighthearted guide to surviving – and thriving – at the world’s biggest board game fair Introduction: Why Preparation…

What Happens at Essen SPIEL: Inside a Publisher’s Week
What Happens at Essen SPIEL: Inside a Publisher’s Week

A behind-the-scenes look at Essen SPIEL from a publisher’s view: pitches, demos, deals, and the energy that powers the biggest…

5 Tips For Writing Your Rulebook
5 Tips For Writing Your Rulebook

So, you just developed a meaty eurogame, and it’s really good. It’s balanced, fun, looks great… and now comes the…

How to Pitch a Board Game to a Publisher (From a Publisher’s Perspective)
How to Pitch a Board Game to a Publisher (From a Publisher’s Perspective)

It’s been almost exactly ten years since I pitched my first board game to a publisher. Back then, I had…

Board game iconography: How smart symbols enhance UX and playability
Board game iconography: How smart symbols enhance UX and playability

Ever wondered how players instantly know what a symbol means in a complex board game? That’s the power of iconography!…

Where Do Game Designers Come From?
Where Do Game Designers Come From?

Alongside several members of Mindclash Games, I’ve been giving lectures and running workshops on game design, development, and publishing over…

Lessons Learned from 10 Years of Board Game Crowdfunding
Lessons Learned from 10 Years of Board Game Crowdfunding

In today’s post, I want to share some of the key lessons we’ve learned over our ten years and twelve…

Best Books Every Board Game Enthusiast Should Read
Best Books Every Board Game Enthusiast Should Read

Hi, this is Robin from Mindclash Games, not only a game designer and developer, but also a proud bookworm and…

Email Marketing: Building and Using Newsletters
Email Marketing: Building and Using Newsletters

Hi there! I’m Dorka, Marketing & Social Media Manager at Mindclash Games. One of my key roles is crafting our…

1 2