Market Signal Audit

Find out if the demand is real.

BGG hype doesn’t pay print runs. Before you commit to 2,000 copies, find out if the noise in your comments is actual buying intent — or enthusiasm that evaporates at checkout.


What you receive

A structured PDF report,
delivered by a real person.

Not a scraper. Not a dashboard. A reviewed report that tells you where the signal is coming from and what to do next.

 

Language & territory breakdown

Which languages are actually being requested, from which countries, and how strong the signal is per market.

 

Buyer intent classification

Casual fan interest, genuine buyer demand, and commercial intent are not the same thing. The report separates them.

 

Suggested next route

Reprint, localization, partner pitch, retail validation, or wait for more data. Based on the actual signal, not optimism.

 

Source-backed signals

Crowdfunding comments, BGG threads, retailer emails, distributor feedback. Every signal is traceable.

 

Reprint & retail signals

Retailer preorder interest, distributor territory feedback, and campaign-specific store demand.

 

Honest assessment

We tell you when the signal is not strong enough. Comments alone rarely change production decisions.


How it works

Four steps from request to report.

01

You submit a title

Tell us the game, the BGG link, and what decision you’re trying to make.

02

We gather signals

Crowdfunding, BGG, forums, retailer and distributor sources relevant to your title.

03

We classify & review

Signals are classified by language, territory, buyer type and intent. Reviewed before delivery.

04

You get the report

A PDF report with scores, source evidence, and a suggested next route.


Audit packages

What you get — and what it costs.

All audits are done by the Locapublish team. Prices are indicative — confirmed after intake.

Mini Audit
€150 – €250
A quick signal check for one title and one or two target languages.
  • 1–2 target languages
  • Crowdfunding + BGG scan
  • Signal count by language
  • Buyer intent summary
  • 2-page PDF report
  • 5 business days

Request a Mini Audit

Portfolio Audit
From €1,500
For publishers with multiple titles or a backlist to evaluate.
  • 3–10 titles
  • Cross-title demand comparison
  • Territory opportunity mapping
  • Partner fit by language/region
  • Priority recommendation
  • Full PDF per title + summary
  • Timeline agreed at intake

Request a Portfolio Audit

Not sure which fits? Send a quick message — no commitment needed.


Ready to find out?

Tell us the title and what you’re trying to decide. We’ll send you a report you can actually use.

Request an audit →

All audits are reviewed and delivered manually by the Locapublish team.