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How to Design a Shoe Board Game

Developing an original game for a specific number of players generally starts with an imaginative concept like shoes or fashion. Classic games such as Parcheesi, Checkers and Monopoly share a common denominator -- there's a specific objective for each player to win. Game developers inventing and formulating board games also create movable token pieces according to the game type. By taking time to sketch and draw the shoe game board as well as other game elements, you can create several versions while fine-tuning the objective.

Things You'll Need

Notepad
Drawing paper
F and H pencil
Colored pencils or markers
Scanner
Personal computer
Graphic editing program
Inkjet sticker or decal paper
Sharp paper scissors
Craft knife
Cutting board

Instructions

- 1
  Write out the concept and objective for the shoe game in a notepad. For example, have the players roll dice to move along the board, landing on designer retail shop blocks. The first player to reach the end of the game wins best shoe designer of the year. Incorporate famous shoe designer retail shops like Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman and Manolo Blahnik, as well as shoe clearance and sale blocks as penalties. Alternatively, have the players rent space or purchase the designer store as a franchise.
- 2
  Sketch the game board on drawing paper with an F pencil for fine lines and an H pencil for definition. For example, draw a shoe outline for the game board. If you want the board to fold, mark the fold lines with a ruler.
- 3
  Map out the game concept for a specific number of players as well as age range. For example, create the game for four to six players for ages 12 and older. Refer to your concept and objective from Step 1. Include how the players move along the game board such as rolling dice or picking up cards.
- 4
  Write out game cards for shoe trivia according to the age range. For example, if the game is for children ages 12 and older, include tween-inspired trivia and fashion questions such as the type of footwear a favorite celebrity wore at a red carpet event. Add multiple-choice answers to help the players.
- 5
  Design game tokens. For instance, sketch different shoe types such as a stiletto, Mary Jane, penny loafer, sandal, gladiator and a kitten-heel mule.
- 6
  Draw graphics for each landing pad block within the game board sketch from Step 2. Use colored pencils or markers to draw in the artwork.
- 7
  Scan the game board concept from Step 2 as well as artwork and graphics from Steps 5 and 6 into your personal computer's graphic editing software program. Choose a color scheme for the shoe game to appear on the game board and token pieces. Select a font letter type for the trivia cards from Step 4. Fine-tune the artwork with the editing program's linear tools. Save the revised game board and artwork in a separate computer file.
- 8
  Print the game board as well as all graphics and game cards. If you want to make up the board, print the parts on inkjet sticker or decal paper. Cut out the parts with a sharp paper scissors or crafting knife on a cutting board. Stick the parts onto cardboard pieces to play the game with friends and family.

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