236 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text 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
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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 | 56 (24.0%) | 10 |
| Ideas & Inspiration | 43 (18.5%) | 13 |
| General Question | 43 (18.5%) | 7 |
| Playtesting & Demos | 26 (11.2%) | 11 |
| Game Mechanics | 19 (8.2%) | 7 |
| Rules & Rulebook | 15 (6.4%) | 5 |
| Publishing & Publishers | 14 (6.0%) | 10 |
| Production & Manufacturing | 10 (4.3%) | 13 |
| Crowdfunding | 7 (3.0%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 (37.3%) | 13 | 10 |
| board | 33 (14.0%) | 14 | 11 |
| design | 32 (13.6%) | 15 | 10 |
| feedback | 23 (9.8%) | 6 | 8 |
| card | 23 (9.8%) | 9 | 13 |
| looking | 19 (8.1%) | 5 | 8 |
| games | 15 (6.4%) | 9 | 7 |
| play | 10 (4.2%) | 9 | 9 |
r/BoardgameDesign Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BoardgameDesign
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 4 | 14 |
r/BoardgameDesign Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BoardgameDesign
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Minimalist design for detective pawn
Graphic design is my passion
Update: I’ve been learning to draw our game’s map myself. Here’s where I am after a month
Need help designing an ambush mechanic for a large-scale strategy board game
Board game for the classroom
How is this supposed to work?
Feedback on my 2-minute game pitch, is the core of the game clear?
I made a new free set of game icons for tabletop games
Will hand painted images (done on illustration board) work for TCG audiences??
I made my own box for my game...from scratch.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimalist design for detective pawn | 186 | 40 | image | Aug 20 |
| Graphic design is my passion | 115 | 29 | image | Aug 27 |
| Update: I’ve been learning to draw our game’s map myself. Here’s where I am after a month | 115 | 18 | image | Aug 14 |
| Need help designing an ambush mechanic for a large-scale strategy board game | 87 | 38 | image | Aug 6 |
| Board game for the classroom | 75 | 12 | image | Aug 11 |
| How is this supposed to work? | 62 | 68 | image | Aug 26 |
| Feedback on my 2-minute game pitch, is the core of the game clear? | 62 | 30 | image | Aug 28 |
| I made a new free set of game icons for tabletop games | 58 | 3 | image | Aug 3 |
| Will hand painted images (done on illustration board) work for TCG audiences?? | 58 | 36 | image | Aug 20 |
| I made my own box for my game...from scratch. | 52 | 17 | image | Aug 7 |
r/BoardgameDesign Audience Overlap r/BoardgameDesign Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Fridays around 2 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 text posts