Game Concept
Getting started on your game design journey can be exciting, but also overwhelming. These resources are designed to help you lay a solid foundation for your project.
Contact UsChecklist for Making a Game
This comprehensive checklist guides board game designers from concept to production.
Download →What We Do
A short introduction to Hero Time and how we take creators from idea to delivered game.
Download →Game Manufacturing Made Easy for All
Our company brochure: who runs Hero Time, the certifications we hold and how we keep production efficient.
Download →Game Pricing & Production Economics
How to set your game's retail price first, then design production to fit it.
Download →Hero Time Service Menu
Learn more about the Hero Time Eco System, and how we support you.
Download →How to Upload Your Game to Tabletop Simulator
This YouTube playlist covers the process of uploading your game.
Watch Now →Other Resource Categories
Choosing Components
A guide for board game designers to choose the right components, sizes, and quantities for smooth manufacturing.
5 resources →Making Artwork & Templates
This guide helps designers define their board game's visual style—covering art direction, detail, shadows, and effects—while providing key instructions to prepare artwork for flawless production.
8 resources →Marketing
This guide helps you navigate prototyping and manufacturing—covering quality, timing, and cashflow—so you can master production with ease.
5 resources →Prototyping and Manufacturing
This guide explains what prototypes are, their use, their limitations, and their estimated pricing.
8 resources →Logistics
This guide helps you turn complex logistics into simple, reliable delivery.
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