A lot of things in this industry are really expensive: traveling to a convention can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, starting a board game collection can cost hundreds of dollars, running a Kickstarter or sending out physical prototypes can cost hundreds of dollars.
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But there are a lot of things that are less expensive, that might still be out of reach for people. For example, I know people who have trouble spending $20 on Tabletop Simulator (it's 50% off right now, if that helps! https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/ …).
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$40 will get you a yearly subscription to https://thenounproject.com/ , which can provide basically all of your prototype art needs.
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You can get a headset with microphone for $25 or less, which is pretty important if you're doing online playtesting. https://smile.amazon.com/Logitech-Headset-H390-Noise-Cancelling/dp/B000UXZQ42/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=headphones+mic&qid=1593649698&sr=8-3 …
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Sidebar: you can get a lot of tools for creating and testing prototypes digitally (Sketchbook, GIMP, Discord) for free.
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You can get printer paper, ink, blank cards, pens, dice, cubes, for under $100. Here's a sample list of board game design supplies for $100:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FEX1G2QPFS5H?ref_=wl_share …
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$100 can get you your first digital prototype on Tabletop Simulator, online playtesting tools, and potentially even the cost of shipping your first prototype to a publisher. Or a bunch of board game bits to inspire your creativity. $100 can make a difference.
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