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Game Designer (Board Games)

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April 11, 2024 3 minute read

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Board game designers are responsible for creating the rules, mechanics, and overall experience of board games. They work with artists, developers, and publishers to bring their ideas to life. Board game designers typically have a strong understanding of game theory and design principles, as well as a passion for games. Some board game designers are self-taught. Many board game designers pursue a bachelor's in a related field, while some pursue graduate studies in game studio arts or a similar field.

Responsibilities

Board game designers have a variety of responsibilities, including:

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Salaries for Game Designer (Board Games)

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$70,000

$90,000

$120,000

$90,000

San Francisco

$86,000

$110,000

$143,000

$110,000

Seattle

$72,000

$88,000

$121,000

$88,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$70,000

$90,000

$120,000

$90,000

San Francisco

$86,000

$110,000

$143,000

$110,000

Seattle

$72,000

$88,000

$121,000

$88,000

Austin

$75,000

$97,000

$134,000

$97,000

Toronto

$79,000

$92,000

$123,000

$92,000

London

£69,000

£95,000

£134,000

£95,000

Paris

€38,000

€44,000

€50,000

€44,000

Berlin

€65,000

€81,000

€125,000

€81,000

Tel Aviv

₪312,000

₪420,000

₪536,000

₪420,000

Singapore

S$56,000

S$72,000

S$96,000

S$72,000

Beijing

¥250,000

¥360,000

¥500,000

¥360,000

Shanghai

¥84,000

¥120,000

¥168,000

¥120,000

Shenzhen

¥235,000

¥275,000

¥324,000

¥275,000

Bengalaru

₹274,000

₹376,000

₹558,000

₹376,000

Delhi

₹105,000

₹200,000

₹410,000

₹200,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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