Partnering Alongside the Top Project Management Tools for Board Game Creators

At LaunchBoom, we’ve helped over 250 game creators prepare, test, and successfully launch their tabletop projects over the past 3 years. And while we specialize in marketing, we’ve seen how project-management challenges in game development lead to scattered assets and disjointed tools that slow teams down well before the marketing phase. If you’ve ever managed a board game project across endless email threads and a patchwork of general-purpose apps, you know how quickly the creative process can become chaotic.

That’s exactly the problem Boardssey set out to solve and why we’re so excited to officially partner with them. Boardssey is the first project management platform built specifically for tabletop creators, centralizing everything from components and collaborators to playtests and tools into one streamlined workspace so you can build, test, and ship your game without the clutter.

What makes Boardssey special is that it’s built by gamers and publishers who deeply understand the industry’s real-world needs.

“At Gen Con, we had the chance to speak with Anca from Boardssey to get a demo. When I first saw Boardssey in action, the feature that immediately caught my eye was their render creator tool, which was still in beta at the time. But as the demo continued, it became clear that this was just one feature out of more than 50. What was meant to be a short walkthrough quickly turned into a much longer deep dive simply because there was so much capability packed into the platform.”- Maria, Product Launch Director (LaunchBoom)

At LaunchBoom, our goal is to give self-publishing creators a true one-stop marketing toolkit. Boardssey fills the operational side of that vision better than anything we’ve seen. It covers everything around and outside of the marketing work bringing it all into one organized system.

Here’s why Boardssey stands out as a powerful asset for creators (and why we’re excited to offer it within the LaunchBoom ecosystem).

Creative Workflow & Prototyping

Boardssey eliminates the constant tool-switching that slows creators down during development.

• 15+ built-in creator tools (P&P Card Layouts, Digital Mockups, 3D Mockup Generator, Color Blindness Simulator, Dieline Templates, Rounded Corners, Idea Generator) replace the need for Canva, Adobe, and other scattered design tools.
• Digital Mockups convert flat artwork into polished 3D renders automatically — ideal for campaign pages, ads, and preview materials.
• Color Blindness Simulator ensures accessibility checks before production, avoiding costly post-campaign fixes.
• Rules writing + export (PDF, BGG markup, HTML) allows creators to generate campaign-ready rulebooks without hopping between Word, Docs, and other apps.

Project Organization & Task Management

Boardssey brings structure to tabletop development in a way traditional project management tools just aren’t built for:

• Game-centric Kanban boards cover all campaign phases—art approval, rules, manufacturing, pre-launch testing, and fulfillment.
• Flexible board columns adapt to each project’s unique workflow (Concept → Playtesting → Design Lock → Manufacturing → Fulfillment).
• Calendar view centralizes production deadlines, manufacturing timelines, and launch dates.
• All Tasks table view groups work by assignee, priority, or project phase to keep distributed teams aligned.
• Version snapshots (v1.0 → v1.1 → v1.2) ensure collaborators always know which iteration they’re working on

Playtest Management & Data Collection

Playtesting becomes systematic, searchable, and tied to real data, not just scattered notes.

• Structured feedback forms replace ad-hoc emails, messages, and Google Forms.
• Playtest Hub logs session details: date, goals, version tested, player count, duration.
• Version-linked feedback ensures creators know exactly which configuration each note applies to.
• Score tracking & analytics quantify game balance across multiple sessions.
• Custom forms standardize feedback from friends, remote groups, and Kickstarter preview testers.

Professional Presentation & Marketing Materials

Boardssey makes it easy to generate campaign-ready presentation assets like renders with no design experience required.

• Live Games Catalog with a custom URL (bdsy.cc/yourteam) automatically updates as your game evolves.
• Real-time syncing ensures changes to campaign pages or components appear everywhere instantly.
• Sell Sheet Designer (Pathfinder & Oracle) creates publisher-ready pitch sheets directly from game data.
• High-resolution exports make sharing with press, influencers, and retailers effortless.

Component & Asset Management

Everything needed for manufacturing stays organized and accessible.

• Centralized component tracking for cards, boards, dice, tokens, miniatures, quantities, and specs.
• Media Library stores all artwork, renders, and campaign assets with instant searchability.
• Manufacturing-ready specs ensure teams can request quotes quickly and accurately.

Manufacturing & Cost Management

Boardssey bridges the gap between digital prototypes and real production.

• Manufacturing-ready exports (dielines, carton marks, file prep tools) streamline production handoff.
• Carton Marks Generator produces industry-standard shipping labels.
• Dieline Templates support boxes, boards, punchboards, and more.
• Invoice Generator helps creators manage payments with freelancers, manufacturers, and vendors.
• PNP Cards Layout exports prototype-ready sheets.
• TTS Deck Editor formats cards for Tabletop Simulator testing.

Game Data Management & Metadata

All foundational game information lives in one structured place.

• Games Library tracks your title, pitch, hooks, mechanics, audience, play time, and more.
• Rules Editor produces exportable rulebooks for campaigns or publishers.
• Contacts List organizes artists, developers, manufacturers, and partners.
• Idea Generator helps spark new concepts when exploring early directions.
• Dice Roller, Timer, Coin Flipper, Starting Player tools support smooth playtesting sessions.

Post-Campaign Organization & Fulfillment

Boardssey keeps the post-launch phase just as organized as development.

• Fulfillment boards track surveys, address collection, warehouse coordination, and shipment progress.
• Version snapshots clarify exactly what backers funded and what is going to print.
• Unlimited games (Oracle) helps studios manage multiple concurrent campaigns.
• Contacts management organizes fulfillment partners and logistics providers.
• Task assignments + deadlines keep long post-campaign timelines on schedule.
• Account switching lets teams coordinate across multiple fulfillment systems with ease

Collaboration Without Tool Chaos

Boardssey makes team coordination simple without per-seat fees or scattered communication.

• Unlimited collaborators on every plan (no extra cost for larger teams).
• Real-time Whiteboard supports visual brainstorming for mechanics, stretch goals, and fulfillment planning.
• Seamless account switching helps freelancers and consultants jump between projects instantly.
• Role-based access keeps sensitive information protected while maintaining visibility.
• Shared workspace removes the dependency on attachments and long Slack threads.
  

  

Speed & Efficiency

Boardssey is designed to reduce friction at every stage.

• 2-minute setup for your first game.
• One integrated workspace replaces 5–7 disconnected tools (Notion, Trello, Canva, Sheets, Figma, Slack).
• All features available on all plans means serious creators get everything for just $15/month.
• Instant catalog syncing updates campaign materials everywhere automatically.

LaunchBoom excels at Test-Launch-Scale marketing (audience building, campaign optimization, funding velocity) but creators can still face workflow complexity during:

• Development: Iterating game mechanics, locking component specs, managing design versions, coordinating manufacturer conversations, keeping collaborators aligned
• The prelaunch phase: Simultaneously refining game design, running Meta ads, building email lists, requesting manufacturing quotes, planning campaign logistics
• 30-day active campaign: Managing stretch goals that unlock in real-time, fielding backer questions, tracking component changes
• 6-10 month post-campaign: Coordinating manufacturing handoff, managing fulfillment with thousands of orders containing different configurations, handling backer communications

Boardssey solves this entire operational pipeline with purpose-built tools. While we focus on getting you fully funded, Boardssey ensures you can deliver what you sold.