How to Make a Fun Board Game (SUPER EASY)

I am going to walk you through a simple, 5 step Instructable on how to make a board game. I am making a specific board game, but you can customize, add, or remove any parts you like or don't like.

1. Glue
2. Paper
3. Scissors
4. Cardboard
5. Markers
6. Printer (optional)
7. Pencil/pen

First you want to get a couple of pieces of paper. Now, for my board game, I am making a game called "Battle Block Ultimate". Take one of your pieces of paper and decide what kind of board game you want. Here are some ideas:

1. Role-playing
2. Party game (mine is a party game)
3. Strategy
4. Co-op

After you decide the type of board game you like, start to design the other mechanics, like cards, dice, timers, maps, and figurines. Now it time to start creating!!!

Now you are going to take your paper with your designs and actually make them.

Now start with the board. I suggest taking a piece of cardboard about 1ft by 1ft, and grabbing some paper. the type of paper varies depending on what you are making. For example, a piece of graph paper works well for a strategy game. You can paint directly onto the cardboard, but I suggest painting/drawing on the paper, then gluing the paper to the board. Some boards are like Candyland, with bright and colorful paths to the other sides of the board. Others are dark and moody, like a Dungeons and Dragons map. It all depends on the type of board game you choose. My board is a 6 by 8 grid, with each grid representing a space. At the end of the board, there is a finish line. The first one to the finish line wins.

Next, you'll be making the cards. In board games, the players sometimes draw cards that tell them to complete challenges, talk about themselves, where to go, or what to do. To make your cards, I recommend a size of 2 inches by 3 inches. Make at least 20 of these. On the backs of cards, write the name of your game. You can also have multiple different types of cards, for different uses. For making the cards, I suggest using Canva. It is free and easy to use. This way, you can design, download, and print the cards, making the process so much faster.

Most board games also have dice. This is optional, as you can use the cards to move the players, but if you want the cards to do something else, try using dice. You can borrow some from household board games, or buy some. Another mechanic you can use is a sand hourglass. This is ideal for games designed for many people to play, or with limited time on turns. Figurines are another optional game component. These are often seen in RPGs, or role-playing games, but can be used on the board to show where each player is. My game includes 6 square figurines, with different colors and faces.

If you want your game to look more professional, the best thing to do is find a really good box. You can glue one together, or you can look for empty ones at grocery stores. Then, grab a piece of paper and make the labels for the box. Add color to your mechanics, include instructions, and other necessary junk.

Enjoy your super awesome board game!

This is my first Instructable, ever, so if you have any tips or pointers, I would love to see them in the comments.