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I will design your board game, card game, rulebook and game mechanics from scratch
James W
About this gig
Welcome to your premier studio for professional board game design, custom card game development, and game mechanics balancing!
Turning a great tabletop concept into a physical reality requires a perfect fusion of striking graphics and rock-solid gameplay systems. Whether you are launching a strategy board game, a party card game, a fantasy TCG, or preparing a prototype for Kickstarter, I am here to engineer your components and loops with absolute precision.
With deep expertise in both visual layouts and tabletop systems, I ensure your assets match production dielines while fine-tuning your game balance, turn structures, and resource management.
WHAT WE CAN BUILD TOGETHER:
- Game Mechanics: Designing tight core loops, turn structures, and victory conditions.
- Game Balancing: In-depth card balancing, resource scaling, and risk vs. reward design.
- Component Design: Custom card frame templates, icon vectors, and map layouts.
- Rulebook Writing: Simplifying complex rules into clean, easy-to-learn manuals.
PLEASE MESSAGE ME BEFORE ORDERING so we can discuss your unique rules in chat for a custom quote!
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 James W
James W
Turning Your Tabletop Ideas Into Production Ready Games
- FromUnited States
- Member sinceMay 2026
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Dutch
Welcome! I’m a professional game designer and illustrator specializing in transforming creative tabletop concepts into production-ready realities. From custom card game design, tarot layouts, and mystical oracle decks to complete board game art, I handle asset development from top to bottom.
I deliver crisp, print-ready layouts, rulebooks, custom box art, and component assets built directly to manufacturing specifications.
Let’s collaborate to launch your tabletop project successfully! Message me directly to get started on your game layout.
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FAQ
Should I contact you before placing an order?
Yes, absolutely. Tabletop and card games vary wildly in scope, number of components, and complexity. Please message me first with your design brief and gameplay concept so we can align on expectations and create a tailored custom quote that fits your exact needs.
What files do I need to provide to start the design process?
To ensure a smooth workflow, you will need to provide a clear brief explaining your game’s theme, a document containing your written rules or card text, and any specific dimensional requirements or printing dielines provided by your chosen
Do you handle gameplay mechanics and playtesting, or just visuals?
This gig focuses strictly on the graphic design, illustration, asset creation, card framing, and rulebook layout components of your game. I design the visual and print-ready files based entirely on the mechanics, layout specification
What file formats will I receive upon project delivery?
You will receive fully layered, industry-standard source files in Adobe Illustrator (AI) or Adobe Photoshop (PSD) formats, alongside high-resolution, print-ready PDFs and transparent PNGs. All delivery files are set to 300 DPI to meet strict ma
Do your packages include commercial usage rights?
Yes. Once the order is successfully completed and delivered, full commercial usage rights are automatically transferred to you under Fiverr’s terms of service. You retain 100% ownership of the final designs to print, market, or crowdfund your game.
