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Insights on board game design, pedagogy, and the world of games by Máté Lencse

Hello Meeple!
Máté Lencse

Hello Meeple!

Few things are more meaningful for a game designer than meeting the players. Reflections on playtesting, conventions, and community.

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Our Board Game Journey
Máté Lencse

Our Board Game Journey

The other day, I was searching for something when I stumbled upon this photo.My daughter was barely a year and a half old—and we were already playing board...

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Hello Spring!
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Hello Spring!

March and April filled with board game events, workshops, and design work. Spring brings a busy season for game designers and educators.

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Games in Secondary Schools
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Games in Secondary Schools

I had an exciting day. I took part in two board game–related events. In the morning, I was a guest at a private foundation high school, and in the afternoon,...

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Training Professionals
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Training Professionals

Several of my training sessions and workshops have started, including multiple three-day programs. I appreciate when there is time between sessions because it...

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Prototype Making
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Prototype Making

In 2015, I created my first board game prototype. I spent a considerable amount of money to have a beautiful prototype made, and in the end, the game was never...

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Board Games and Health Education
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Board Games and Health Education

Yesterday, I was invited to an educational competition at a vocational secondary school in the countryside, where high school teams from all over the country...

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Playful Library
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Playful Library

Inside a game designer's collection: hundreds of board games, design tools, and pedagogy resources. A peek into the creative workspace.

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February
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February

February wasn't about blogging—it was about design work and family. A glimpse into the busy life of a game designer and educator.

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Game Designer Status Update
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Game Designer Status Update

I’m currently working intensively on three games, with three additional requests waiting in line.This year, I’ll most likely have a children’s game...

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The Day of Hungarian Culture
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The Day of Hungarian Culture

Almost a week ago, on the occasion of the Day of Hungarian Culture, a group of us—Hungarian game designers—gathered in an old building on the outskirts of...

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