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Advertise At Conventions
Purchase a booth at GenCon and others. Increases hype.
Advertise In Stores
Purchase storefront ad space at FLGSs (Friendly Local Game Stores!) worldwide. Slightly increases hype.
Advertise Online
Purchase targeted ad space online. Increases hype.
Announce Game
End the Design phase of your board game project and begin actually making it! Unlocks Production options.
Begin Manufacturing
Have the factory start building the components and boxing up your board game. Unlocks the 'Distribution' screen.
Community feedback
Ask your Kickstarter backers for feedback on elements of your game, such as the rulebook wording and box layout. Increases hype.
Community Outreach
Ensure your Kickstarter backers are kept informed of the project's progress. Increases hype.
Conduct Test Sessions
Invite board game fans to a test session and gather feedback - just in case you need to make last minute tweaks!
Early Review Copies
Send out early review copies to board game focused media publications. Increases hype.
Extended backer program
Allows more backers to help fund your board game after the initial Kickstarter campaign has completed. Increases hype and funds.
Film/TV show IP
Negotiate for the license of a famous movie or TV show. Significantly increases hype, especially for board games with movie or TV related themes.
How To Play Videos
Record and publish a series of tutorial videos. Slightly increases hype.
Launch Kickstarter
Crowdfunding campaign provides funds and increases hype. Especially effective for complex board games.
Manufacture in China
Manufacture your board game so you can sell them. Reduced costs but higher chance of quality issues.
Manufacture in Germany
Manufacture your board game so you can sell them. Expensive but lower chance of quality issues. Increases hype in Germany.
Manufacture in USA
Manufacture your board game so you can sell them. Expensive but lower chance of quality issues. Increases hype in the USA.
Official Website
Set up a dedicated website with forums for your game. Increases hype.
Toy Line IP
Negotiate for the license of a famous toy brand. Significantly increases hype, especially for board games with family friendly themes.
Videogame IP
Negotiate for the license of a famous videogame. Significantly increases hype, especially for board games with strategic themes.
View Samples
Have your manufacturer send you samples of your game components - just in case there are any last minute quality issues!