All I have to say is that just like a video game you may need to have luck, skill, cardinal knowledge, and thinking. But does anyone else have some more insight?

Patience,dedication,understanding,able to work long hours to keep your ideas and suggestions fresh,new and original.
All lot of practice.Trial and error always comes into place but when you have an eraser it helps makes those mistakes go away.
Are you going to work on a board game some time soon? If so I would like to help you out in some way.

See you in the future of gaming.
Bulldogracing

I do not have anything made up to make a board game but I was wondering if anyone has more insight on it. I did make a homebrew strategy game for the gp32 that is original and can also be put on a board game. I think a game that everyone can participate would be good from old to young. I sent you a PM about some more information.