234 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/BoardgameDesign Traffic & Engagement r/BoardgameDesign Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/BoardgameDesign Most Active Times When r/BoardgameDesign Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/BoardgameDesign Flair Performance r/BoardgameDesign Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Design Critique | 63 (27.4%) | 9 |
| Ideas & Inspiration | 37 (16.1%) | 11 |
| General Question | 37 (16.1%) | 8 |
| Game Mechanics | 34 (14.8%) | 9 |
| Playtesting & Demos | 24 (10.4%) | 10 |
| Production & Manufacturing | 12 (5.2%) | 13 |
| Publishing & Publishers | 10 (4.3%) | 19 |
| Rules & Rulebook | 7 (3.0%) | 3 |
| Crowdfunding | 6 (2.6%) | 32 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/BoardgameDesign Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BoardgameDesign
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 88 (37.6%) | 11 | 8 |
| board | 35 (15.0%) | 12 | 11 |
| card | 30 (12.8%) | 10 | 11 |
| feedback | 20 (8.6%) | 10 | 9 |
| design | 19 (8.1%) | 11 | 9 |
| first | 14 (6.0%) | 18 | 8 |
| games | 13 (5.6%) | 13 | 14 |
| looking | 12 (5.1%) | 6 | 6 |
| need | 12 (5.1%) | 3 | 12 |
| play | 11 (4.7%) | 6 | 6 |
r/BoardgameDesign Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BoardgameDesign
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 5 | 4 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/BoardgameDesign Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BoardgameDesign
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The best time to start designing your board game is literally right now (with whatever you have)
From not being into boardgames to releasing one!
Why I decided to try publishing board games (and why that was a stupid thing to do)
Meeples-Miniatures hybrid?
Pushed myself out of comfort zone to have the community playtest my game
Outpost Defense: A Solo Game Inspired by My Time as a Marine Infantryman
Colonies has hit its first roadblock (and I kinda love it)
We hand-painted 120 watercolor plants for our cozy botanical card game. Here's how it came together.
After making a lot of mistakes, finally about to launch our game!
Are people interested in this kind of thing?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The best time to start designing your board game is literally right now (with whatever you have) | 120 | 21 | image | Jun 20 |
| From not being into boardgames to releasing one! | 110 | 56 | image | Jun 12 |
| Why I decided to try publishing board games (and why that was a stupid thing to do) | 84 | 23 | image | Jun 6 |
| Meeples-Miniatures hybrid? | 82 | 26 | image | Jun 1 |
| Pushed myself out of comfort zone to have the community playtest my game | 76 | 6 | image | Jun 5 |
| Outpost Defense: A Solo Game Inspired by My Time as a Marine Infantryman | 72 | 17 | image | Jun 7 |
| Colonies has hit its first roadblock (and I kinda love it) | 71 | 38 | image | Jun 7 |
| We hand-painted 120 watercolor plants for our cozy botanical card game. Here's how it came together. | 68 | 13 | image | Jun 2 |
| After making a lot of mistakes, finally about to launch our game! | 64 | 7 | image | Jun 16 |
| Are people interested in this kind of thing? | 63 | 34 | image | Jun 10 |
r/BoardgameDesign Audience Overlap r/BoardgameDesign Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/BoardgameDesign FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BoardgameDesign
What's the best time to post on r/BoardgameDesign?
Based on posting volume, r/BoardgameDesign is most active on Mondays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BoardgameDesign?
r/BoardgameDesign averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BoardgameDesign get?
Posts on r/BoardgameDesign average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BoardgameDesign get most?
On r/BoardgameDesign, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts