Making Games by Chris Backe
Chris BackeWhether you're working on your first board game idea or you're deep into playtesting for the 100th time, you belong here. I write about board game design: the craft, the journey, and the business side of things. Let's make some fun.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 203 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
entrogames.substack.comLatest Issues
Help, my game is too long!
Whether it’s just dragging or someone has literally tuned out (wait, did he fall asleep?), a game that Just Keeps Going is a design flaw… but thankfully, it can be fixed.
This post is a sequel to another post – go read this as well:
You’...
Introducing Bulk Import: our newest Tabletop Publishers tool
I haven’t blogged about Tabletop Publishers much, and on one level I’m not sure why. I’m really proud of the work my tech team has done, and most of the stuff they’ve been doing recently has been the sort of behind-the-scenes work to keep a...
I made a thing - presenting Meeple Time
If you’re the sort that likes to jump in and see things for yourself, be my guest: https://meepletime.netlify.app
How long did your game take to play? Was there one phase that took longer, or was there one player that struggled with a phas...
It’s time to get B.R.U.T.A.L. with your game
All right, folks, strap yourself in. This is going to be a bit of tough love for some of you. For some of you, you already have a standard of game design that this will likely emulate, and I’d love to hear about it in the comments.
I reall...
Destination: Playtest London
Whether you design games or just enjoy trying out unpublished games and giving feedback, playtesting too often comes in fits and starts. Playfest London aims to offer an all-day event where playtesters can try games out and designers can tr...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Making Games by Chris Backe.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 71 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Making Games by Chris Backe ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 1.1k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #47 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Award-winning board game designer. I also publish PnP games, help designers pitch their games better, develop games for clients, and advise designers on making amazing games.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Making Games by Chris Backe?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Making Games by Chris Backe on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Making Games by Chris Backe have?
To see how many people subscribe to Making Games by Chris Backe, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Making Games by Chris Backe?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Making Games by Chris Backe as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Making Games by Chris Backe?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Making Games by Chris Backe using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Making Games by Chris Backe?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Making Games by Chris Backe. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Making Games by Chris Backe?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.