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I will design custom board game mechanics, card game layout, and rulebook
JACKSON N
About this gig
I'm Jackson Nicolas, a tabletop game designer with hands-on experience developing mechanics, rulebook layouts, and print-ready components for board and card games.
I can help bring the mechanical and visual structure of your tabletop game to life:
- Board game mechanics development and playtest balancing
- Action economy, turn structure, and gameplay loops
- Rulebook writing, structural editing, and visual layout
- Custom card frames, icons, and player reference aids
- Game board layout, tile grids, and map UX design
- Box packaging specs, token layouts, and component sizing
- Print-ready files for manufacturers (CMYK, 300 DPI, bleeds)
- Print-and-Play (PnP) PDF files for rapid prototype testing
I can work from an early concept, rough prototype notes, or an already developed game to create a balanced, production-ready product.
My focus is mechanical systems, rulebook architecture, and component UI. Custom artwork and illustrations can be integrated or quoted separately.
For complete game designs or custom scopes, please contact me for a custom offer.
Let's turn your game idea into a balanced, professional product players will love bringing to the table.
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Get to know JACKSON N
JACKSON N
Board Game Designer, Mechanics, Rulebooks And Component Layout
- FromUnited Kingdom
- Member sinceSep 2026
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Dutch
Welcome, I’m Jackson Nicolas, a Tabletop & Board Game Designer specializing in turning concepts into balanced, print-ready products. I help indie creators, Kickstarter publishers, and studios build engaging tabletop experiences.
What I offer:
• Game Mechanics & Mathematical Systems Balancing
• Rulebook Architecture & Clear UX Layouts
• Functional Card Frames, Component UI & Icons
• Production-Ready Print Files (CMYK, 300 DPI, Bleeds)
Let’s collaborate and build a game players will love bringing to the table! Contact me today to bring your vision to life.
FAQ
What do you need from me to get started on my board game?
You can send over whatever you currently have, whether that’s a rough rule document, prototype notes, card lists, sketches, or just a clear summary of your core concept and theme. I can take over from any stage of development.
Will my files be ready for physical board game manufacturing?
Yes! All deliverables are prepared to standard factory print specifications, including high-resolution 300 DPI, CMYK color profiles, dielines, and bleed margins required by major tabletop printers and print-on-demand services.
Do you write complete rulebooks from scratch?
Absolutely. If you have your core gameplay concepts ready, I can draft, structure, edit, and lay out a clear, professional rulebook optimized for intuitive player onboarding and blind playtesting.
Do you handle custom character illustrations?
My core specialty is game mechanics, systems balance, rulebook architecture, card UI frames, and print layouts. If you already have artwork, I will integrate it seamlessly into the design. If you need custom art, we can discuss integrating templates or sourcing illustrations separately.
