In the collaborative world of board game design, new partnerships can unlock exciting possibilities for creators at every level. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a game-changing collaboration between Boardssey and PnP Time, founded by innovative designer Tasliman Azam.
This partnership combines Boardssey’s streamlined design tools with PnP Time’s print-and-play expertise and community reach, creating new opportunities for game designers worldwide.
The Mind Behind PnP Time: Tasliman Azam’s Journey
Like many designers, Tasliman Azam’s creative journey began with pure imagination. As a child, he and his brother created entire imaginary worlds, including a kingdom beneath the Atlantic Ocean. This early spark eventually led him to board game design as his medium for crafting experiences.
In 2014, Tasliman founded his local brand, Kraftz, and has since published five commercial games while collaborating on two more with organizations like BRAC and The Gates Foundation. His design philosophy centers on story first, with mechanics emerging organically to support the narrative and emotional experience he envisions for players.
“My games are driven by story; it shapes everything from mechanics and playtime to player count and overall experience,” Tasliman explains. “Alongside the story, I think of what I want the players to ‘feel’ while playing the game.”
Recently, Tasliman launched PnP Time, a platform dedicated to print-and-play games where he blogs, shares resources, and features other game designers through his “Minds Behind Games” series.
PnP Time Meets Boardssey: A Perfect Roll
As a newer Boardssey user, Tasliman has already experienced firsthand how the platform transforms the design process.
“It’s been less than a month since I started using Boardssey, but thus far it really helped me put all my thoughts, graphics, and strategies in one place. And that has never happened before!” Tasliman shares. “So far, the whiteboard! It’s getting serious competition from the Playtest feature, though, which I’m about to use soon.”
Before discovering Boardssey, Tasliman’s design process involved a patchwork of tools, sketchbooks, Google Docs/Spreadsheets, and even a customized artboard in Adobe Illustrator. This experience mirrors the challenge many designers face: scattered workflows leading to creative friction rather than flow.
Drawing a New Card: The Partnership Benefits
This new partnership between Boardssey and PnP Time brings multiple advantages to game designers
1. Access to an Engaged Community
Designers using Boardssey will gain access to PnP Time’s dedicated community of game enthusiasts and fellow designers. This connection provides valuable opportunities for networking, feedback, and collaboration, essential ingredients for successful game development.
2. Exclusive Exposure Opportunities
Game designers using Boardssey will have unique opportunities to be featured in PnP Time’s popular “Minds Behind Games” series. This platform allows designers to share their creative journey and gain recognition across both communities.
3. Amplified Game Promotion
When it’s time to launch your game, the combined reach of PnP Time’s platform and Boardssey’s designer community can significantly boost visibility. This collaborative approach helps designers who use Boardssey share their creations with a supportive, engaged audience.
4. Marketing Knowledge Exchange
New game designers can participate in brainstorming sessions with Team PnP Time to discuss effective strategies for marketing their games on social media, particularly during critical crowdfunding campaigns.
The Rising Trend of Print-and-Play
Tasliman identifies a growing movement toward print-and-play games that makes this partnership particularly timely.
“The trend that’s exciting yet a bit scary has to be the subtle shift from board games to print-and-play games,” he notes. “With the ongoing issues with tariffs and the rising demand for games that are easy to assemble and have no shipping hassle, PNP games will be trending in the market very soon.”
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This trend aligns perfectly with Boardssey’s Tools & Utilities, like the P&P Cards Layout and TTS Deck Editor, which help designers create print-ready prototypes without specialized design skills.
Join the Game
Whether you’re a first-time designer with a brilliant idea or a veteran creator managing multiple titles, this partnership between Boardssey and PnP Time offers new pathways to refine your craft and share your games with the world.
As Tasliman advises new designers: “Be yourself. Make games YOU will love to play. Focus on the emotions your games evoke in people.”
Ready to transform your game design process? Roll the dice and try Boardssey free for 14 days, and discover how our partnership with PnP Time can help take your games from scattered ideas to published success.
Are you a game designer with a story to share? We’d love to feature you in our community spotlight! Contact us at [[email protected]] to learn more.
