Zach Smith

@zachboardgames
4.9(9)
New Zealand
English, Italian
About me
Hi, I’m Zach, a Kiwi–Italian board game designer, developer, and marketer based in New Zealand. I currently work with Garphill Games, an award-winning publisher, where I design, test, and develop board games from concept to publication. I also manage marketing campaigns, including seven successful Kickstarters with over 11,000 backers and more than $2.5 million NZD raised. Whether you need help refining your prototype, crafting rules that flow, or building a marketing plan that connects with players, I bring professional industry insight and hands-on experience to every project.... Read more

Skills

z
zachboardgames
Zach Smith
Offline • 
Average response time: 1 hour

See my services

Gameplay Experience & Feedback
I will playtest and give expert feedback on your board game
4.9(9)
Crowdfunding
I will give expert feedback on your board game crowdfunding campaign

9 Reviews
4.9

(8)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
1-5 out of 9 Reviews
Sort By
Most relevant
    A

    adrianbrodesser

    Repeat Client

    AT

    Austria

    5

    Working with Zach was a pleasure. Getting feedback from a professional definetly helped me understand some existing bottlnecks that still exist in my game.

    Up to $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    gig

    Gameplay Experience & Feedback

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
    X
    image-docs

    xinfang

    CN

    China

    5

    Zach is very easy to communicate with and provided incredibly helpful suggestions along with the session recording. I’m extremely satisfied with this collaboration and will definitely hire him again!

    Up to $50

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    gig

    Gameplay Experience & Feedback

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
    A

    adrianbrodesser

    Repeat Client

    AT

    Austria

    5

    Working with Zach is always a pleasure. He is a game designer himself and is always open to brainstorming to make your game better.

    Up to $50

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    gig

    Gameplay Experience & Feedback

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
    L

    luiscanela919

    ES

    Spain

    5

    We played the game and I got very honest review and ideas to improve it, exactly what I needed.

    $50-$100

    Price

    1 day

    Duration

    gig

    Gameplay Experience & Feedback

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
    K

    kubazajac

    PL

    Poland

    4

    Everything as advertised!

    $50-$100

    Price

    11 days

    Duration

    gig

    Gameplay Experience & Feedback

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No