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New to Designer Camp? No worries — we’ve prepared a simple guide to help you jump right in and feel at home from the start.
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What is Designer Camp?
Designer Camp is an international event dedicated to board game creation. Designers and publishers gather here to test games, exchange knowledge, and build connections that push the industry forward.
It’s where ideas grow into publishable titles — and where the people behind them find their community.
Ultimate playtesting experience
Playtesting is the heart of Designer Camp. Bring your prototypes and put them in front of engaged designers, publishers, and experienced players.
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Connecting publishers and designers
Designer Camp is the bridge between creators and publishers. Our structured Matchmaking system helps you make the leap from prototype to publication.
about Matchmaking
Learning from the best in business
Expand your skills through lectures and workshops led by industry professionals. You’ll get practical knowledge — from design theory to publishing insights.
about lectures
Meeting people and making connections
Designer Camp is where collaborations are born. Whether over the game table or around common meals, you’ll meet like-minded people who may become your next co-designer or publisher.
Honing skills and training employees
Designer Camp also serves as an intensive training ground fro professionals. Send your team to learn new methods, test projects in development, and return with fresh insights to help in their job.
Having a great time together!
Yes, it’s about games — but it’s also about socializing. From casual evenings to late-night play sessions, Designer Camp is filled with laughter, shared stories, and memories that last far beyond the event!
Designer Camp in numbers
each edition brings you:
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of playtesting with guaranteed testers!
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designer-publisher meetings during Matchmaking
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lectures led by industry experts
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8 editions of
leveling up!
Ninth edition is around the corner, and behind every event stands the team from Pamper Playesting Group — an experienced crew of designers, playtesters, and industry enthusiasts.
We organize while staying connected with the community — we test, design, and socialize just like you. Our passion for board games drives every decision, from the schedule to the lectures, creating an environment where ideas flourish and all games are welcome.
Over the years we have been refining the Designer Camp formula — gathering, analyzing and implementing our participants' feedback during the preparation of the next event so that every time it's the best can be!
Our Previous Speakers
Asger Harding Granerud
Publisher
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Sidekick Games and the three archetypes of publishing
Łukasz "Wookie" Woźniak
Publisher
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Board games to crowdfunding – the right and the wrong way to do it
Wojtek "Łosiu" Wiśniewski
Game designer
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Let's talk about replayability. Again.
Michał Gryń
Game designer
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How to think product-wise when designing a game?
Rory O'Connor
Publisher
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Why should this exist in the world?
Łukasz Włodarczyk
Game designer
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Wszystko ma swoje priorytety
Adam Strzelecki
Game designer
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How to make a decent rulebook
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What people say?
"This event was like one of my dreams coming true, where Polish designers community could share their experiences with our guest from other countries. I'm still curious to see how more stories will unf..."
Krzysztof "Szafa" Szafrański
Publisher
"I was two times on DC. It is unique event - cheap, full of content and interesting people. I love their presentations, nighty plays and easy&direct contact to game publishers. Good job boys"
Cezary Młyński
Designer"I had a great time attending Designer Camp, and when it fits my schedule I will gladly go back. Tembo went there for some stress testing, and a few of the rough edges were eventually removed. "
"For me, Designer Camp was a truly game-changing experience. In just a few days, I built long-lasting relationships, got to know a huge part of the people important for the board game industry, learned..."
Jakub Wodnicki
Designer
"This is an incredibly well organized event combined with a lot of love for games and people. I felt very welcome. People were very interested in my insights and I myself learned many new perspectives ..."
Anita Landgraf
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