I will develop card game development, board game, board game design card game design


About this gig
Have a board game or card game idea but don't know how to turn it into a playable game? Weak game mechanics, unclear rules, poor balancing, and a confusing player experience can ruin a great concept.
I provide board game design and card game design to turn rough ideas into structured, playable games with engaging game mechanics, balanced gameplay, clear rules, and prototype-ready systems.
Services include:
- Board game design
- Card game design
- Game mechanics design
- Tabletop game development
- Game balancing
- Game playtesting
- Card and board design
- Rulebook design
- Game system development
- Prototype development
I can develop game mechanics, player actions, resources, objectives, scoring systems, card systems, board layouts, progression, player interaction, win conditions, and game rules around your concept.
Whether you're creating a strategy board game, party card game, trading card game, family game, tabletop game, or preparing a game for Kickstarter, I'll help turn your idea into a game players can actually understand, test, and enjoy.
Let's turn your game idea into a playable product.
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Get to know Malik
Board and Card Game Designer and Game Mechanics, Development
- FromUnited States
- Member sinceApr 2026
- Last delivery4 months
Languages
Spanish, French, German, English
My Portfolio
FAQ
Can you design a game from just an idea?
Yes. I can develop the concept into game mechanics, player actions, rules, cards, objectives, scoring, resources, and a playable game structure.
Can you work with an existing prototype?
Yes. I can refine existing board game or card game mechanics, improve gameplay flow, identify weaknesses, and help make the game more balanced and playable.
What is included in game development?
Depending on the package, game development can include mechanics design, card systems, board systems, player interaction, balancing, rules, objectives, scoring, and prototype development.
Can you make my card game more strategic?
Yes. I can add or refine decision-making, resource management, card interactions, risk and reward, progression, strategy, and counterplay while keeping the core concept intact.
Can you design games for different player counts?
Yes. I can structure gameplay for 2-player, multiplayer, solo, competitive, cooperative, or team-based games, depending on the concept.
Can you help if my game rules are confusing?
Yes. I can restructure unclear rules, remove unnecessary complexity, improve game flow and rulebook structure, and make the gameplay easier for players to understand.
Can you design a game suitable for Kickstarter?
Yes. I can help develop the game mechanics, components, rules, prototype structure, and overall gameplay experience needed to move your concept toward a Kickstarter-ready presentation.
Can you create a completely original game system?
Yes. I can develop custom board game mechanics, card game mechanics, resource systems, scoring systems, progression systems, and player interactions around your original concept.

