Board Game Design

Ever play a board game or a card game, and wonder, "How did they do that?"  Maybe you're one of the folks who played a card game or board game with their friends and said to themselves, "Oh, I can do that better!"  Maybe you're someone who keeps saying to themselves, "I have this idea for a game, and it would be SUPER fun, but I have no idea how to make it happen."

If you're like the folks described above, then this workshop is for YOU.  Through a series of afternoon workshops, our instructors will guide you through the concept-crafting, design, playtesting, and final stages of board game design.  Create your own board games, card games, role-playing games, and other fun ways to spend time.  Special focus will be on playtesting and the rapid-iteration-development process (coming up with new versions of the game with slight changes to rules or game mechanics introduced each time) that helps keep this a hands-on, ever-changing, and incredibly enjoyable exercise.  Supplies will be on hand so that when the idea strikes you, you're ready to put it into action NOW.

Team-ups are strongly encouraged!  There's no need to go it alone on this exciting project...bring your friends!

This workshop culminates in October with the "Baltimore Board Games Expo" scheduled for a Sunday afternoon in October.  Participants will be offered the opportunity to present and play their games (in whatever stage of development) with guests to the Expo, meeting new friends and game enthusiasts.

Participation in each of the four workshops in the series is strongly recommended.  Drop-ins are welcome with advance notice.

Use your imagination, and bring that imagination to life!