This feeds your creative bug. It was not what I expected at all. I got it on a whim but will definitely go back to it over and over for inspiration in the future.

"Make Your Own Board Game: Designing, Building, and Playing an Original Tabletop Game" by Jesse Terrance Daniels is a hands-on guide that empowers aspiring game designers to bring their creative visions to life. Daniels' approach is practical and accessible, providing readers with a step-by-step process for conceptualizing, designing, and constructing their own tabletop games. This book serves as a valuable resource for those looking to dive into the world of DIY game creation.

One of the book's notable strengths is its focus on the entire game development process. Daniels covers everything from brainstorming game ideas to crafting game components and playtesting. His detailed explanations and clear instructions make it easy for readers to follow along and apply the concepts to their own projects. The inclusion of practical tips and design considerations adds depth to the guidance provided.

The book's emphasis on hands-on learning is commendable. Daniels encourages readers to actively engage with the material, providing exercises and prompts to spark creativity and refine design skills. The examples and case studies offer valuable insights into the design choices and problem-solving strategies employed by successful game creators. Additionally, the book's layout and organization facilitate a seamless learning experience.

While the book provides a comprehensive introduction to game design, some readers may have wished for more advanced techniques or insights into specific genres of board games. Additionally, a deeper exploration of game mechanics and balancing could have added further depth to the content. Nonetheless, "Make Your Own Board Game" is a valuable resource for budding game designers looking to turn their imaginative concepts into playable tabletop experiences. Jesse Terrance Daniels' practical approach and passion for game creation make this book a worthy addition to the library of any aspiring game designer.

I was provided an advanced copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

As a teacher, I find this book to be an excellent tool for fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and imaginative expression in the classroom. The step-by-step guidance for brainstorming, prototyping, and refining a board game concept is easy for students to follow. The book underscores the importance of playtesting and iteration, teaching students that refining and improving a game is an essential part of the design journey.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

Thank you, Netgalley and the author/publisher, for the opportunity to read and review an advanced reader's copy of this book. This in no way affects my review, all opinions are my own.

This book was surprisingly fantastic! The author wrote the book with those in mind who don't have a clue about the mechanics of board games and the terminology related to them. The book starts with the basics and then builds on that. The layout, color scheme, and structure are great. It was easy to find info when you wanted to go back and forth to read up on related sections. I wish there were a few more examples of more complex games to see how they work.

Brilliant advice and ideas in this book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me access this book in exchange for my feedback.

Making Your Own Board Game by Jesse Terrance Daniels is a book that teaches the reader how to create your own board game. Make Your Own Board Game goes over various ways you can do a game with different components. The book also has game examples in the back. I wanted to read Make Your Own Game Board because I teach kids and often make Board Games to help enforce what we are learning and thought it would give me ideas. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. My review is also on Goodreads.

I've always wanted to make my own board game and this book is super helpful. Make Your Own Board Game is very well thought out and thorough book, appropriate adults and children.

Interest book for creative mind. I found out my son really like this book and interest with some of the projects. And I am sure this book will inspire people to build creativity with crrating their own game.

Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for provided my copy. Really appreciated.

Thank you so much to net galley for sending me a copy of this book! I have always wanted to create my own board game but I never knew exactly where to start. This helped so much!

As a homeschool mom who believes that games play a crucial role in learning, this book is a must. I thought I knew how to make a game. I've done very simple ones before now. This book stepped up my game making skills. It is a wonderful reference and has a ton of information to make games whether you need to make a simple game or a more complex game. This book covers every aspect of what makes up a game.

My husband and I are avid board gamers. Okay, that’s a bit of an understatement. We’ve networked with indie board game companies, test-played prototype versions, hosted 3-4 game nights a week (pre-Covid) and have one of the largest collections in our community… so we might know a thing or two!

This guide is a great introduction to everything board game related, from components, mechanics, turn order, and end game conditions. It’s a very well thought-out approach to designing your own game - even with some examples of different types of games that can be sampled and played.

One thing that I feel the digital ARC caused me to miss out on was the formatting. Artwork was interspersed throughout, which will translate well into a dynamic physical copy. Understanding that ARCs still need some finally touches, I am hopeful that there will be easy reference materials for readers, such as a glossary and index. Even moreso, imbedded links for a PDF version would work well for this newer digital age!

When I first read the book, Make Your Own Board Game, I was a little overwhelmed. This is not just for kiddos; this is for adults and YA alike. It helps to bring out your creativity and find ways to put it in a game. This lays out how to make the board, the ways to set the rules, and the games themselves. This is going to be a must have for the Christmas holidays!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Negalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was very useful for a homeschool mom, who knew that you could learn so much in such a fun way? My daughter loved this in 6th grade. She worked on it for almost the entire year and it was great to have the finished product at the end of the year.

This is such a fun book and has really made me feel like I can achieve the goal of creating my own board game some day! It's comprehensive and easy to understand. Great for any table top gamers with design aspirations.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.

A good book for anyone wanting to learn how to do as the title says, Make Your Own Board Game. Especially helpful for young readers and thorough in execution. A quick read.

Thank you NetGalley and Storey Publishing for Make Your Own Board Game.

All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Make Your Own Board Game references how to construct, proof, and play your own tabletop game. This book is a great in-depth book that allows you to flex your creative muscles. Although intended for younger readers, this book is an excellent reference for anyone considering creating a board game.

The sections and chapters are well thought out to cover different aspects of games and the different mechanics you can encounter. There are many examples to show how these come into play in classic board games, as well as a few fully designed games at the end of the book for you to discover.

I highly recommend this to anyone interested in the “mechanics” of board games or how to make your own.

Learn all the tips and information you need to create a fun board game.
This is a great resource to give you ideas for making a new game to enjoy with family and friends. It includes a list of gaming components, the steps for setting up a game, and how to keep track of scoring. Great for YA and Teen Readers!
Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

My pupils love board games and I would use some of the ideas for my board game club in school. Would recommend.

A great resource book that I will use to support development of game design skills in the classroom!

Make Your Own Board Game by Jesse Terrance Daniels is a guidebook that lays out what is needed to learn board game design. Daniels builds upon a solid foundation in a formatted way, which makes it easy for the young reader to understand the guidebook.

The book inspires and deepens creativity for its young audience, by providing the audience with adaptable, and approachable information. Additionally, Make Your Own Board Game is full of vibrant and fun illustrations which capture the reader's attention and brighten their imagination.

Daniels takes a refreshing take on a deeply intricate subject and gives the reader the sense that creating a board game is accessible to them. By guiding the reader through easy-to-read language, Daniels creates a tone of encouragement for the young audience.
I admire the author's focus on creating a guidebook that encompasses all knowledge levels of board game design.

Overall I found this book engaging and I can see how it’s a necessary addition to the world of creativity and board game design. Thank you to Netgalley, Jesse Terrance Daniels, and Storey Publishing for the DRC!