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Get one email a day for 3 days containing in depth PDFs, Templates and Audios
Day 1
Brainstorm and cement your card game idea!
Day 2
Print, Create and Bring Your game to life!
Day 3
Playtest, refine and finalise your game!
What you will learn (for free)
How to Make a Card Game (Free 3-Day Workshop for Beginners)
Want to learn how to make a card game from scratch? This free 3-day online workshop will show you exactly how to brainstorm, design, print, and playtest your own game, no experience needed. You’ll follow the same proven process used to create PROTTACK, the hit indie card game from Backpocket Games.
Day 1: Brainstorm and Design Your Game
Turn your ideas into a real game concept. You’ll learn how to define your game’s purpose, tone, and player experience, then create your first custom cards in Canva using our templates.
Includes:
- Brainstorming Sheet (PDF): A guided worksheet to help you develop your core idea.
- Poker-Sized Card Template (Canva): A drag-and-drop layout for your first card designs.
Day 2: Print and Create Your Prototype
Bring your card game to life at home using basic tools. Learn how to format, print, and assemble your first prototype deck. This is the same method used to produce PROTTACK, so it’s efficient, beginner-friendly, and totally doable.
🖨️ Includes:
- Printing & Assembly Guide (PDF): Step-by-step instructions for formatting and laminating.
- A4 Printing Template (Canva): A 9-up grid for quick and accurate home printing.
Day 3: Playtest and Refine
Learn how to playtest your card game effectively, get feedback, fix what’s broken, and improve your mechanics. By the end, you’ll have a working prototype that’s ready to show off.
Includes:
- Playtesting & Refinement Guide (PDF): Your complete walkthrough to polish your game.
What You’ll Need
- Free Canva account
- Printer or local print shop
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Laminating sleeves and a corner cutter
Why This Course Is Free
At Backpocket Games, our mission is to make card game design fun, accessible, and affordable. This course teaches the exact process used to create PROTTACK, and now it’s your turn to bring your idea to life.
👉 Join the free 3-day workshop today and start designing your own card game!
