Top 10 Must-Haves for Designing a Board Game

Game Board

A blank game board to start sketching your layout and board design.

Game Pieces

Various game pieces like tokens, pawns, or miniatures to represent players.

Dice

Dice for random chance mechanics in your game.

Markers

Markers or pens for making notes or altering the game board design.

Card Deck

Blank cards or a deck of cards to create event or action cards for your game.

Rulebook Template

A template or guide for structuring your game’s rulebook.

Game Design Software

Software tools to help you digitally design and test your game.

Prototype Kit

A basic kit to create early prototypes of your game with low-cost materials.

Pencils and Erasers

Essential for sketching, editing, and refining your game design.

Game Testing Journal

A journal to log feedback and track playtesting progress.