Interview with Medievallons designer: Coen Balkestein

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🎙️ Interview with Coen Balkestein — Designer & Artist of Medievallons! | The Hungry Meeple Join us at SPIEL Essen as we sit down with Coen Balkestein, the creative mind and artistic hand behind Medievallons — a quick, strategic battle for power where players race to establish three guilds and claim the crown! In this conversation, we dive into: ✨ The origins of Medievallons ✨ Balancing 13 unique guild abilities in a tight 30-minute game ✨ The challenges of being both designer and illustrator ✨ How art and mechanics shaped each other ✨ What gives short strategy games lasting depth ✨ Future possibilities for the world of Medievallons If you love hearing from indie designers, enjoy clever tactical games, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. ⸻ About the Game – Medievallons A beloved monarch has died, leaving a power vacuum in the kingdom. Players compete to establish guilds, disrupt their rivals, and seize control. With asymmetric powers, fast turns, and a strategic tug-of-war, Medievallons delivers depth in a compact experience. ⸻ 👉 Watch the full interview and discover Coen’s creative journey! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more board game interviews, food pairings, and SPIEL Essen coverage. ⸻ Follow The Hungry Meeple 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@TheHungryMeeple?si=z-Qu3g7_5SeTdj-2 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungrymeeple?igsh=bzEyeTBoYjRlYmFl&utm_source=qr 🟦 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehungrymeeple.bsky.social 🎧 Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6iY7JuQNhiuDTCV0RnnBhd ⸻ #Medievallons #BoardGames #SPIEL2025 #GameDesigner #TabletopGames #IndieBoardGames #HungryMeeple #EssenSPIEL #BoardGameInterview