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Guides, tutorials, and insights on designing tabletop card games, from first prototype to published product.

Card game prototype stages from hand-drawn to printed
Card Game Design8 min read

How to Make Your Own Card Game From Scratch

A step-by-step guide to making your own card game from scratch. Three prototyping stages, common mistakes to avoid, and tips to speed up development.

Well-designed card game layout showing visual hierarchy
Graphic Design9 min read

Game Card Graphic Design: 6 Rules for Cards People Can Actually Read

The 6 rules of game card graphic design. From visual hierarchy to iconography, design readable, beautiful cards that elevate your tabletop game.

Spreadsheet showing card game balance calculations
Game Balance9 min read

Balancing a Trading Card Game: 5 Tips That Catch Problems Early

Overpowered cards and broken combos? Learn 5 practical tips to balance your trading card game, avoid game-breaking mistakes, and keep matches fun.