August 17, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments
Connect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramNerdlab on Twitch What is the Purpose of a Rulebook The two main purposes of rulebooks are: teaching new players how to play the game guiding experienced players by referencing specific situations It is not easy […]
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070 – License Agreements & Game Design Contracts
November 24, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments
For many independent board game designers, licensing their game to a publisher is the best way to see their creation getting out there into the wild. But most aspiring designers and aspiring publishers alike do not have a lot of experience with licensing contracts. The terms can be confusing and many designers are afraid of […]
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069 – Designing & Publishing D&D Content with Frank Tedeschi
November 7, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments
Connect with Frank Tedeschi:Deadbox GamesInstagram Account (<– check this out if you are a DM!) Adventurers Guild Admissions Office on the DM`s Guild Connect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramNerdlab on Twitch Today we have a special guest in the Nerdlab. Our […]
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068 – Design Diary of Duelist, the first Nerdlab Co-Design with Christian Kudahl
September 16, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Interview, Podcast / 0 comments
Join our upcoming Playtest Event on September 20th I have been asked several times which game design projects I am personally working on and I sometimes mention them here on the podcast, but today I would like to take the opportunity to present one of my projects in more detail. And since this is not […]
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067 – How to lead a Playtest by asking the right Questions
September 3, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments
Get the free Playtesting Questionnaire Template Join the Nerdlab Discord to get access to Mastermind Groups and monthly playtesting events. Playtests are helpful in every game design phase, but most of the time you want to get very specific feedback as a game designer. This form of desired feedback can be different in each design […]
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066 – Combining Game Genres in Dinn TCG with Gabriel and Hayley
August 24, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Interview, Podcast / 0 comments
Connect with Gabriel and Hayley of Dinn:Dinn Website Dinn on Instagram Connect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramNerdlab on Twitch Today I am not alone in the Nerdlab. Today I will be talking to a fellow game designer who has been working […]
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065 – How to write a Board Game Rulebook
August 17, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments
Connect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramNerdlab on Twitch What is the Purpose of a Rulebook The two main purposes of rulebooks are: teaching new players how to play the game guiding experienced players by referencing specific situations It is not easy […]
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064 – 10 Common Mistakes of new Game Designers
August 10, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments
Connect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramNerdlab on Twitch Today I have a list of 10 common mistakes of new and aspiring game designers for you. The goal of this list is to make you aware of these mistakes and hopefully help […]
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063 – Diverse and Innovative Attributes and Stats in Strategy Card Games – Part 2
August 3, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments
Upcoming Twitch Game Design Live Stream:Wednesday at 10pm CEST, that’s 1 PM Pacific and 4 PM Eastern time Connect with the Nerdlab Community: Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on Instagram Last week we already discussed different attributes in strategy card games. We discussed the classic attributes […]
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062 – Diverse and Innovative Attributes and Stats in Strategy Card Games
July 24, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments
Connect with the Nerdlab Community: Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on Instagram Hello fellow adventurers and welcome to the Nerdlab – Where we transform our gaming passion into incredible game designs and learn how to nerd like a boss. My name is Marvin and I am an […]
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061 – Fun and Frustration in Roguelike Deckbuilding Games like Monster Train and Slay the Spire
June 6, 2020 / by Marvin / Game Design, Game Review, Podcast / 0 comments
Connect with the Nerdlab Community: Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on Instagram Hello fellow adventurers and welcome to the Nerdlab – Where we transform our gaming passion into incredible game designs and learn how to nerd like a boss. My name is Marvin and I am an […]
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