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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 16/06/2026

Y'all!!!!! My first Amazon publication is live!!! I made a journal for pro wrestlers!! tinyurl.com/Onefalljournal

Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 10/06/2026

I have finally gotten the journal I've worked on for the past month for pro wrestlers uploaded to Lulu, Amazon Kindle Print on Demand and I'm getting physicals from Mixam. I tap, brother. This was a fucking journey. 😮‍💨

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 07/06/2026

A parent at Trainer court: “Give me one reason why you want this?” Kid: “Because it's cute!” 🥺

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 18/05/2026

This is my second year submitting to the Famicase Show! ✌️✨ See all the submissions here: famicase.com/26/

Imagined game of Little Honse Big Honse on a red famicase. A game that celebrates the year of the fire horse with a ridiculous physics based premise.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 22/04/2026

Still here spiritually and mentally.

Posing in front of the Wrestlecon sign in Las Vegas.

The queerest 619 at Effys Big Gay Brunch

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 03/02/2026

And this one too that I worked on is also out for Valentines! I thoroughly enjoyed concepting, pitching, and delivering this as well. Intimate games are the best honestly. You pick a handful of sweet gestures and you place them in the clear front pocket and then as you complete them, sit them ontop!

Sweet gestures heart in it's pink packaging.

How the game displays with the gestures that are written on the little hearts sitting on the big heart when completed!

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 03/02/2026

If you see this game on shelf, it was one of mine. :3 I thoroughly enjoyed pitching and developing this one with the team. It was one of the more intimate games I got to develop that works between couples, friends or strangers. #valentines #valentinesgames

Are we compatible purple vertical board that has sliders for each card you're reviewing.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 04/01/2026

Stayed up to watch a legend retire and I'm crying. 😭✨

Ace with his wrestling buddies posing at his retirement match.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 21/10/2025

I'm running a panel that's open to the NY & NJ folks in Nov! If you want the behind the scenes scoop on how to get started as an inventor, how to land that pitch, and how to sustain being an inventor before heading down to Pax Unplugged- Join meeeee!! #njevents #nycevent #womenintoys #gameseaigners

Game Changers: From Spark to Shelf
Part panel. Part Workshop. All inspiration.

The Secret Studio Store
6 S Broad St. Ridgewood, NJ
Thursday, Nov 20th, 2025
5:30pm-8:00pm EST
WIT Members: $10 Non-Yet Members:$15

Panelists: Mary Georgescu, Dianne Zenn, Anthony Verna, Jennifer Graham-Macht

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 26/09/2025

Omfg this Pokemon match in Mexico is fucking adorable bro.

Pikachu and Eevee mascots on the walkway to the ring.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 14/09/2025

Kaiju Big Battle at the Bell House in Brooklyn! :3

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 30/08/2025

Okay okay everyone stfu and immediately go watch the Cells at Work Live action bc it has CRAZY AMAZING MONSTER DESIGNS.

Yellow bubble costume representing Staphylococcus aureus

Actress playing a red blood cell getting attacked by a monster invading the body

White blood cell doing cool flip tricks against a wall

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 06/07/2025

Leaving reviews on Itch helps indie devs and helps you get better at critique. It’s a win-win: support cool games, sharpen your designer brain, and keep the creative ecosystem thriving. #itchio #indiegames #devsupport

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 03/07/2025

I tend to find, from my own market research, that 1 and 5 star reviews of games tend to contain less useful information than a 4 or 3 star review. 1 tends to be a product mismatch to the consumer. 5 tends to similarly not contain constructive criticism. #gamedesign #marketresearch

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 02/07/2025

Look beyond boardgame geek for market competitor information! You need sales data and you need to know what is currently in the mass market which is not always reflected on just one source. #marketresearch #tabletopgames

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 01/07/2025

If someone could recreate the game you are pitching or developing with components from their own home- that reduces the value proposition of the game. That's not to say there isn't merit in creating those games but its likely not something that will thrive in mass market. #tabletopgames #gamedesign

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 30/06/2025

King of Tokyo Duel boasts incredible replay value right within its packaging! The game's box is bordered with achievements, and it comes with stickers, providing an additional layer of addictive and gratifying experience for those who love completing tasks and placing stickers.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 29/06/2025

Beyblade Tourney Day! Attack and Balance 🤺⚖️

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 29/06/2025

The experience of packing away a game is just as crucial as the gameplay itself. If storing the game becomes a tedious task, it's highly likely that I'll be reluctant to bring it out again. This often means that the game will only see the light of day during special occasions or significant moments.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 29/06/2025

Got to debut for real as a ref at a pro-wrestling match in Maryland and got to try Wawa chicken sandwiches for the first time! 😭🙏✨

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 28/06/2025

The experience of unboxing could be a moment that goes viral for your game! By incorporating additional details, easter eggs, or a unique reveal, the game becomes even more enchanting. These added elements not only captivate the audience but also create a sense of anticipation and excitement. #game

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 27/06/2025

The game box is the first thing potential buyers notice when they pick it up in the store, so it needs to effectively convey your sales message on the packaging! This can be the deciding factor between making a sale or losing a customer and missing out on a new fan of your game! #gamedesign

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 26/06/2025

Creating packaging prototypes for your game can assist a publisher in imagining how it will appear on store shelves and how it visually distinguishes itself from competing products. This approach will differentiate you from others and elevate your status to that of a professional design studio.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 25/06/2025

Playtesting Tips: 1. Watch your player's body language! Paying attention to non-verbal signals can offer invaluable insights into a player's mindset and emotional state during a game. 2. Always record your sessions! There's so much you can miss if you're a solo dev taking notes.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 24/06/2025

A game is considered highly replayable if it continuously offers players a fresh and engaging experience each time they play. This can be achieved through: - lots of content - depth of strategy - multiple ways to win - levels of difficulty - using human randomness in the system and more...

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 23/06/2025

Game Design Exercise 💪 Pick a game you have access to! 1. Modify some aspect of it (player count, piece count, the map, etc., end game conditions) 2. Play it! How did it change the experience ? Rinse and repeat 1-2 until it no longer feels like the same core play pattern as the game you chose.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 22/06/2025

Early Dev Playtesting is guided with a small trusted group and you are looking to play through your completed game loop, validate your fun factor, and your viability as a product (can it be manufactured?). Mid to Late stage playtesting should be unguided and should be with strangers! #Playtesting

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 21/06/2025

Publishers in Mass want games that are: - Simple to learn (easy to market!) - Quick to play! (15-30m) - Have high replayablity and high licensing potential (no strong themes) - Has compelling player to player interaction - Player count 2+/1+ is gold - Compelling for their specific brand!

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 20/06/2025

A sizzle video is a short, captivating video designed to highlight the best features of a product, service, or event. It's meant to grab attention quickly and leave viewers wanting more. Think of it as a visual teaser or highlight reel. #SizzleVideo #Pitching

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 20/06/2025

Pitch Materials: - Sizzle Video (no more than 1m long!!) - Full Polished Prototype (+ Rules) - Skip the sell sheet (seriously) Instead: 3-5 page slide deck of info about yourself/ your company, the concept (what makes it special + basic info player count, ages, time to play), and mockup packaging

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 19/06/2025

Pitching events that I recommend going to for inventors: - Pax Unplugged (PA, US) Nov 21-23, 2025 - Spielwarenmesse (Nuremberg, Germany) Friday, 30 January 2026 - The Play Creators Conference / Mojo Pitch (London , UK) June 25th this year - Chitag through People of Play (Chicago, US) Nov 5th, 2025

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 18/06/2025

Cons of Working with a Publisher: - Release of creative control (your theme, art, mechanics, & components may change) - No control over marketing plans - Possibly no name credits (depending on the publisher) - Little to no communication throughout the process (depending on the publisher)

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 17/06/2025

Come see the drama unfold at Fight for Pride 2 hosted by Battle Club this weekend!!! tinyurl.com/yc7vz8r2

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 17/06/2025

Pros of going with a Publisher : - No worrying about completing development - Content, Art, and Mechanics expanded on by in-house design team - Wider distribution than you have access to - Publisher takes on the risk (if the game bombs, you're financially safe) - You can move on to the next concept!

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 16/06/2025

Mass Market Games: These are designed for broad appeal, easy to learn, quick to play, and often found in retail stores. Example: Uno Hobby Market Games: Tailored for enthusiasts, these games offer complex mechanics and are often found in specialty shops. Example: Warhammer #GameDesign #mass #hobby

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 15/06/2025

Try this fun 10 minute Chindōgu (珍道具) inventor exercise (this also works in groups)! 1. Write down a problem that you experience in your day-to-day life. 2. Quickly sketch a solution to it! It does not have to be practical! 3. Record a 1min pitch for it! Bam- you're in. Welcome!

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 14/06/2025

"Inventors" bring ideas to life by designing games, toys, or other products and pitching them to companies. Knowing what terms that are still being used is the first half of the battle. There are pitching specific events just for "inventors" that happen every season! #tabletop #gamedesign

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 14/06/2025

I'm makin a video series for folks who are either new to game design or for game designers that have never pitched their game before or never worked inside of a big publishing house. My hope is by answering some basics I can help you feel empowered to take the next steps of your journey!

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 05/06/2025

Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa feeding me for years with their make outs sessions on AEW

Wrestlers Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa almost making out mid match- passionately embracing in the middle of the ring and holding each others faces as they get closer to a kiss.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 08/05/2025

Heading to this today! Excited to get a little revamp going. I constantly forget all the cool stuff I've worked on and then new people I meet get me talking about all the random experimental stuff I've worked on and it makes me realize.... I don't really sell myself well or ... at all really.

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 23/03/2025

Come and get sum nerd! >:o Me and lil shrimp boi here will take you on ANYTIME ANYDAY

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Mary Georgescu 🎠 @marygeorgescu.com · 27/01/2025

A lil game devs who lift anyone? DEADLIFT AT 320 babybeeeee

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