Board Game Prototyping & Testing
Transform your game ideas into polished, playable experiences. We specialize in crafting working prototypes and organizing rigorous playtesting sessions to refine rules, mechanics, and game balance.
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About Boardvantaove
Founded with a Passion for Play
January 2021Boardvantaove was established by a group of dedicated board game enthusiasts and designers with a shared vision: to help creators bring their game ideas to life with unparalleled quality and precision.
First Major Prototype Delivered
August 2021Our team successfully completed and delivered our first comprehensive game prototype, marking a significant milestone in our journey. The project involved intricate mechanics and custom components, setting a high standard for future work.
Expanded Playtesting Network
March 2022Recognizing the critical role of rigorous testing, we significantly expanded our network of diverse playtesters, enabling us to gather more comprehensive and varied feedback for our clients' games, ensuring robust game balance.
Launched Advanced Analytics for Game Balance
November 2023We introduced proprietary tools and methodologies for advanced game balance analysis, providing data-driven insights to fine-tune mechanics and ensure a fair and engaging experience for all players.
Celebrating 100+ Successful Projects
June 2024As of mid-2024, Boardvantaove proudly celebrated the completion of over 100 successful prototyping and testing projects, helping numerous designers achieve their dreams of creating captivating board games.
Our Services
01
Working Prototype Preparation
We meticulously craft functional prototypes of your board game. This includes all necessary components, ensuring they are ready for immediate playtesting and visual representation of your game's core.
02
Component Basic Design
Our team develops foundational designs for your game's components – cards, game board, tokens, and other elements. This ensures clarity, functionality, and an appealing aesthetic for your prototype.
03
Organized Playtesting Sessions
We organize and conduct structured playtesting sessions with diverse groups of players. These sessions are designed to rigorously test your game's mechanics, rules, and overall player experience.
04
Mechanics Analysis & Adjustment
Following playtesting, we provide in-depth analysis of game mechanics, identifying areas for improvement. We then collaborate with you to implement necessary adjustments, ensuring optimal balance and engagement.
Our Development Process
1. Idea Gathering & Goal Discussion
We start by thoroughly understanding your vision, game concept, target audience, and specific goals for the prototype. This initial consultation is crucial for aligning our efforts with your creative direction.
2. Basic Prototype Creation
Based on our discussions, we develop a foundational prototype. This includes initial component designs, a draft rulebook, and all essential elements to make your game playable for preliminary testing.
3. Test Session Organization
We arrange and facilitate focused playtesting sessions. Our experienced team observes player interactions, identifies potential issues, and collects qualitative data on game flow and player engagement.
4. Feedback Collection & Analysis
Post-session, we meticulously gather and analyze all feedback from playtesters. This includes player surveys, direct observations, and detailed discussions to pinpoint areas for improvement.
5. Rules & Components Refinement
Utilizing the collected feedback, we refine your game's rules, adjust mechanics, and iterate on component designs. This iterative process ensures that your game evolves towards its best possible version.
6. Final Prototype Preparation
The final stage involves preparing a polished, ready-to-present prototype. This includes updated components, a comprehensive rulebook, and any visual enhancements, making it ready for publishers or crowdfunding.
Our Success Stories
Galactic Conquest: A Strategy Epic
Goal: Develop a complex 4X strategy game prototype with balanced faction abilities and a streamlined combat system.
Process: We created a detailed modular board, unique faction cards, and custom dice. Multiple rounds of blind playtesting were conducted to fine-tune resource management and combat resolution, focusing on player agency and strategic depth. Feedback led to significant adjustments in technology trees and victory conditions.
Result: A highly engaging and balanced prototype, praised by playtesters for its strategic depth and replayability. The client successfully used the prototype to secure interest from major publishers.
Enchanted Forest: Cooperative Adventure
Goal: Create a cooperative storytelling game for families, emphasizing accessibility and replayability while maintaining a sense of magical discovery.
Process: Our team designed vibrant character standees, event cards, and a modular map. Playtesting focused on ensuring all player roles felt meaningful, balancing challenge without frustration, and refining the narrative prompts. We iterated on difficulty scaling and player interaction mechanics.
Result: A charming and intuitive cooperative game prototype that resonated strongly with family playtesters. The client received positive feedback on its unique blend of strategy and imaginative storytelling, leading to a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Cyberpunk Heist: Deckbuilding Thriller
Goal: Develop a fast-paced deckbuilding game with a strong cyberpunk theme, focusing on quick decision-making and synergistic card combos.
Process: We prototyped hundreds of unique cards, designed a dynamic market system, and implemented a robust "heat" mechanic. Playtesting concentrated on card balance, ensuring no single strategy dominated, and refining the pacing of the game. We optimized the starting decks and card acquisition rates.
Result: A highly addictive and thematic deckbuilder with rave reviews from playtesters for its strategic depth and replay value. The client is now in advanced discussions with a prominent board game publisher, showcasing the prototype's potential.
Our Pricing Plans
Basic Prototype
$499 / project
- Initial component design (basic)
- Single-round playtesting session
- Basic rulebook draft
- Summary feedback report
- Advanced mechanics analysis
- Iterative design adjustments
Standard Development
$1299 / project
- Detailed component design
- Multi-round playtesting (2-3 sessions)
- Comprehensive rulebook development
- In-depth feedback analysis
- Iterative design adjustments
- Advanced visual mockups
Premium Partnership
$2499 / project
- Custom, high-fidelity component design
- Extensive playtesting (4+ sessions)
- Polished, publisher-ready rulebook
- Advanced mechanics analysis & balancing
- Multiple iterative design cycles
- Dedicated project manager
Meet Our Expert Team
Ali Khan
Lead Game Designer & Founder
Ali is the visionary behind Boardvantaove, with over a decade of experience in game design and development. His passion for innovative mechanics and balanced gameplay drives our commitment to excellence.
Sara Ahmed
Head of Playtesting & Analysis
Sara leads our rigorous playtesting efforts, ensuring every game is thoroughly vetted for fun, fairness, and functionality. Her analytical mind helps us uncover critical insights for game refinement.
Bilal Tariq
Prototype Production Manager
Bilal is our master craftsman, overseeing the physical production of all game prototypes. His attention to detail ensures that every component is high-quality and accurately represents the game's vision.
Our Achievements in Numbers
100+
Projects Completed
5000+
Playtesting Hours
250+
Happy Clients
4.9
Average Rating