Rookie
3 chapters · 1 hours 8 minutes
English · Japanese · Korean|Audio Korean

Skills You’ll Learn

Board game prototyping

A fast and efficient way to prototype board games

Board game prototype testing

Characteristics and reasons for each group testing board games

How to write a board game manual

The core “rule!” of board games How to write a manual that appeals to publishers and players

Contract with Board Game Publishing

Know the difference between direct publication and contract, and launch a board game in a way that suits you

Class introduction



“Anyone can be a board game writer!”
All the know-how of a board game artist in the 10th year of 'From creation to release'


Are you curious about the know-how of board game writers who make creative and addictive board games? The secret notes on board game creation by Gary, a first-generation Korean board game writer who defeated the US and Europe, will be revealed!



MAKE Part 2: All about prototyping, testing, publishing, and contracting

In this class, I'll show you the final step of the board game class, the actual product launch process. Let's implement the board game you envisioned into an actual product, verify that players enjoy playing as intended, and launch it. In the contract and publication course, I will share all the contract precautions and know-how of a board game artist in the 10th year.




Course effect

  • You can learn how to gather ideas from board game artists and how to use them.
  • You can understand the themes and mechanisms for creating board games.
  • You can learn the entire process of making a board game and the core know-how within each course.



Recommended target

  • Those who want to enjoy board games in a more fun way
  • Those who want to earn money from a side job with board games
  • A person who likes board games and is also interested in making
  • Those who want to launch their own board game and make their debut as a board game writer




There are 2 reasons why this class is special


❶ You can't learn anywhere

Korea's only board game production class

We will share practical know-how based on our experience in developing over 80 board games. It covers the entire process of board game creation, from board game development theory to concept derivation using kits, prototyping, and actual production. Beyond making it as a hobby, I'll teach you how to sign a copyright contract with a publisher and how to earn money by creating and publishing your own products.


❷ From concept to launch of Board Game Master!

The board game class consists of a total of three sessions.

  • 'PLAY' board game, play, player : You can learn the concepts necessary to create board games. You can understand the fun of board games and the types of gamers, and have a creative frame.
  • Making the 'MAKE 1' Board Game [Theoretical Edition]: You can learn all the steps of making a board game. We'll show you how to get creative board game ideas, the core mechanics of board games, and how to write game themes and rules.
  • Making a 'MAKE 2' Board Game [Practical Edition] : You can learn the later stages of making a board game. We will share all the know-how from how to make board game prototypes, user testing methods, contracts, and publication.

Curriculum

Creator

Gary Kim

Gary Kim

Kim Kun-hee, 10th year board game artist

I'm Kim Kun-hee, a board game artist. I've loved board games since I was young, and I made them as a hobby when I grew up. However, I had no idea that I would work as a board game writer. After living as Chief Kim, an ordinary employee who had nothing to do with board games, he left the company in his mid-thirties to work as a board game writer. Until today, which is 10 years since then, I have been making my favorite board games and, thankfully, living a happy life of unanimity.




History

  • 2003~ CEO of Korea Board Game Developers Association (KBDA)
  • 2013~ CEO of Gary Kim Games (freelance board game writer)
  • 2014-2018 D Cube Academy Board Game Developer Course Lectures
  • 2014-2016 Smartin App Challenge Mobile Game Planning Course
  • 2018-2019 Attended Gimpo University's Game Contents, Board Game Introduction, and Board Game Production Course
  • 2021~ Krafton Blue Hole Studio Casual Game Advisory
  • 2022 ~ Trevari “Life is like a game” club manager


Major awards

Abraka... what?

  • 2015 Spiel des Jahres Recommended
  • 2015 Lys Grand Public Finalist
  • 2014 Meeples' Choice Nominee
  • 2014 Golden Geek Best Children's Board Game Nomine

Bunnies and turtles

  • 2015 Origins Awards Best Children's, Family, & Party Game Winner
  • 2015 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Nominee
  • 2014 Golden Geek Best Children's Board Game Winner

envisage

  • 2014 Tric Trac Nominee
  • 2014 Fairplay à la Carte Winner
  • 2014 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Nominee

benthic

  • I'm a board game writer (2019, Dumpling Games)
  • How about a board game? (2004, Hye-won)

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Interviews

Q. What led you to create classes?

There are more and more people enjoying board games in Korea, but there are still very few people who make board games. What I've felt over the past 10 years of making my own board games and sharing my work is that anyone can make board games. I hope that the board game culture in Korea will become more mature as more people enjoy the joy of this creation and that there are more good works. People who were interested in board games through this course didn't just enjoy board games, but asked, “Shall I make one too?” I hope it motivates you to do it.


Q. Is there anything you would like to tell the students?

Anyone can create and release board games, whether as a hobby or as a side job, even if they're not a full-time writer. I hope you all enjoy the pride and joy of seeing your work come to the world in real life.

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