
ProDan Boardgam
Professional Board Game and Tabletop Game Designer
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Lead Game Playtester & Balance Analyst
Cephalofair Games • Freelance
Sep 2026 - Present • 1 mo
Executed structured playtest sessions to evaluate game pacing, thematic integration, and systemic balance. Compiled win-rate data, engine speeds, and action-economy metrics to refine card abilities and power scaling. Delivered detailed playtest reports focusing on edge-case exploits, player downtime, and rule clarity. Stress-tested solo-mode AI systems and random event deck probabilities prior to factory production.
Freelance Board Game Designer & Systems Developer
Stonemaier Games
Feb 2022 - Jul 2026 • 4 yrs 5 mos
Formatted, structured, and copyedited rulebooks and quick-start guides for complex strategy board games. Designed player reference sheets, card text, and iconography layouts to lower player onboarding friction. Organized blind playtests to identify ambiguous rules text, edge-case interactions, and structural gaps. Standardized technical terminology across base games, expansions, and promotional content.