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I will design card game development, board game, card game develop, board game
femson dabeson
About this gig
Got a great board or card game concept but struggling to make it playable? Clunky mechanics and confusing rules can derail a brilliant vision before it ever hits the table. Your game deserves a balanced, seamless system that players will love. As an experienced, professional tabletop developer, I turn raw concepts into structured, highly engaging, and fully playable products with robust mechanics and clear rulebooks.
My services include:
Board game design
Card game design
Core mechanics development
Balancing
Rulebook writing
Scoring systems
Player actions
Economy/resource management
Game progression
Win conditions
Digital prototype building.
Whether you are developing a tactical strategy game, an unpredictable party game, a trading card game, or a family-friendly tabletop project for Kickstarter, I will refine your mechanics so your audience can easily grasp, test, and enjoy the experience.
Let's collaborate to transform your rough ideas into a beautifully structured, highly polished, market-ready tabletop game product today!
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Get to know femson dabeson
femson dabeson
Tabletop Board Game Card Game Designer Custom Game Components
- FromUnited Kingdom
- Member sinceOct 2026
Languages
English
Hi! I'm a creative tabletop game designer specializing in board game design, card game design, and custom game components. I help game creators bring their ideas to life through visually appealing game boards, playing cards, tarot decks, tokens, box packaging, and rulebooks. My goal is to deliver creative, professional designs tailored to your vision and game's theme. I value clear communication, attention to detail, and client satisfaction. Let's work together to turn your game idea into something unique and memorable!
FAQ
What do I need to provide to get started?
You only need a baseline concept, a specific theme, or a rough idea of how you want players to feel. Whether you have a 20-page rough draft or just a single paragraph written on a napkin, I can take whatever you have and start building the foundational architecture of your game from there.
Do you sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to protect my idea?
Yes, absolutely. I understand that your game concept is your intellectual property and represents a massive creative investment. I am completely comfortable signing a standard NDA before you share any sensitive mechanics, lore, or design documentation with me.
Can you fix a game that has broken mechanics or confusing rules?
Yes, rulebook doctoring and mechanical overhaul are core parts of my service. If your game feels clunky, takes too long to play, has game-breaking loops, or causes arguments among playtesters, I will dissect the system, locate the bottlenecks, and redesign the actions to ensure smooth, intuitive gam
How do you ensure the gameplay is balanced?
I use a combination of mathematical modeling, resource curve analysis, and rigorous statistical simulation to test win conditions and strategy viability. This ensures that no single card, faction, or strategy is inherently overpowered, giving every player a fair and competitive path to victory.
Do you provide the final visual artwork, graphics, or illustrations?
No, my services focus strictly on the structural game design, mechanics, balancing, and technical writing. While I create clean, functional layouts for prototypes so the game is easily playable during testing, you will need to hire a dedicated graphic designer or illustrator for the final commercial
What final deliverables will I receive when the project is done?
Depending on your package, you will receive a professionally structured and formatted Rulebook (PDF/Word), a comprehensive Game Design Document (GDD) breaking down all components, a balancing matrix sheet (Excel), and print-and-play asset files or digital layouts ready for prototyping.
Are your game systems ready for a Kickstarter campaign?
Yes, they are. I build and refine systems specifically to ensure they are robust enough for public playtesting and backer previews. Having a polished, mathematically balanced system with a crystal-clear rulebook dramatically increases your credibility and campaign success rate on Kickstarter.
What genres and styles of games do you work on?
I work across a broad spectrum of tabletop gaming. This includes heavy strategy games, lightweight family board games, fast-paced party games, cooperative experiences, deck-builders, and complex trading card games (TCGs). I adapt the pacing and complexity to match your target audience perfectly.
Do you create digital prototypes for online playtesting?
Yes, I can set up and format your game assets for digital playtesting environments like Tabletop Simulator (TTS) or Tabletopia. This allows you to easily playtest your game with a global audience, gather instant feedback, and showcase your project to remote publishers or backers.
Can you write a complete rulebook completely from scratch?
Yes, I can. Translating complex, abstract mechanics into simple, easy-to-learn instructions is one of my primary specialties. I structure the rulebook logically with step-by-step setup guides, clear turn sequences, component breakdowns, and gameplay examples to minimize player confusion.
