In our latest blog post, we explore how to master the art of finding and organizing inspiration for board game artwork. From choosing the right keywords to building a "harvest system" that ensures you never lose a great idea again, we’re sharing practical steps to make your workflow smoother and…

Your Thoughts on Mindclash Games in 2026 At Mindclash, we create immersive universes. Universes that extend far beyond the box and your table. Worlds that continue to live with you, that spark conversations, and that connect us even when we are miles apart. Our mission has always been more than…

(Or: what’s hot, what’s not, and why we’re still fighting over fantasy maps in 2025) The Industry Never Sits Still If you’ve spent any time on BoardGameGeek – or, frankly, in a queue at Essen – you’ll know one thing: the board game industry moves fast. Every year brings a…

For many people, the importance of board gaming lies in the fact that it allows us to disconnect for a few hours from the digital world that permeates our lives. Almost everyone has probably sat down to play with someone whose eyes start flashing when their fellow player begins scrolling…

Influencer marketing plays a very important role in modern board game publishing. Whether you are preparing a crowdfunding campaign or planning a retail launch, working with content creators has become one of the core pillars of a marketing strategy. It is often how games first reach their audience in a…

All of Mindclash Games’ 10 core titles so far have been published in at least two languages (and some even in eleven!). As a publisher working extensively with multilingual board game production, we have longstanding partnerships with our publishing partners for certain languages, while others are relatively new and are…

Crowdfunding has become one of the defining pillars of modern board game publishing. It enables ambitious projects, premium components, and direct relationships with players, but it also comes with a unique financial risk profile. Unlike retail, where demand can be tested and scaled gradually, crowdfunding compresses years of financial decisions…

See how we use illustration to connect gameplay and theme, turning abstract systems into stories that players can easily understand and enjoy. Board games are art. They provide an experience to the player, much like a piece of music, a painting, or a novel. For this reason, board games are…