I've Sat on Both Sides of the Pitch Table—Here's What I Learned

Follow Battle of the Knollen: https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pek... Improving your board game pitching skills is the single most effective way to get your prototype signed by a publisher. I recently spent time evaluating various concepts from designers, and the contrast between a winning pitch and one that falls flat is stark. While some creators arrived with polished, compelling presentations, others struggled to articulate the core value of their work. This video breaks down the specific moments where designers succeeded and where they missed the mark, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the evaluation process. Whether you are aiming to land a deal at a convention or sending emails to publishers, these game design tips provide the clarity needed to present with authority. 00:00 Intro 00:55 The Basics 01:44 Know your own terminology 03:10 Why should people care 04:12 Defend yourself 05:10 Use your own words 06:21 Bring a clean component list 07:16 A cheerful note Subscribe for weekly tabletop game development insights, and let me know in the comments: what is the hardest part of explaining your game mechanics to someone new? Like and subscribe for more Board Game Content! Get a copy of Wanderlust: Discover the world: https://www.pektis.com/wanderlust Order Fintastic Sea: https://www.pektis.com/fintasticsea Make sure to join our discord for playtests:   / discord   Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes!   / pektis.studio   . . BGM Credit:   / dive     / lombok   . . #boardgamedesign #gamedesign #indiegame #playtesting #tabletopgames #Pektis #Essen #Spiel #Boardgame #Brettspiel #Games #Bgg #Boardgamegeek #Developer #Convention #fun #cool #tabletop #table #game #art #creative #relaxing #dice #funny #card #tcg #pokemon #monopoly #chess #risk #warhammer #stream #video #geek #board #tabletop #top10 #gaming #review #lets #play #letsplay #react #unbox #unboxing #drawing #germany #german #china #design #vine #everdell #music #edit #yt #twitch #insta #instagram #messe #gamefound #youtube #collection #artsy #kickstarter #tiktok #cascadia #everdell #mtg #yugioh