How does an entire board game universe come to life? On Friday, August 1st, Wout Veranneman, creator of Portals & Champions, joins us at Mysticon to share the story behind his game. In a personal interview, he reflects on the creative process that turned an idea into a fully developed game.

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"Creating Portals & Champions was an intense but incredibly rewarding journey. What started as a simple idea quickly grew into a full-fledged universe with unique regions, characters, and strategies. Every card, every story, and every rule was crafted with care to fully immerse players in the world of the game. There were moments of doubt, endless testing and rewriting, but also so much joy and fulfillment. It's amazing to see how something that once lived only in my mind is now on the table, being played by others. Making Portals & Champions wasn’t just a creative process, it was a personal journey."

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The session lasts 30 minutes and audience questions are welcome.

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Friday, August 1st – 15:30 to 16:00 
Interview format with open Q&A
For anyone curious about game design, or just looking for an inspiring story!