Mary Georgescu 🎠
@marygeorgescu.com
Designing digital and physical games that delight, inspire, and make you feel seen. ✨
Founder & Game Designer @haiduc.co in NYC
Pro Wrestler @beetlewrestles.bsky.social
Ambassador for Women in Games
Portfolio| MaryGeorgescu.com
Founder & Game Designer @haiduc.co in NYC
Pro Wrestler @beetlewrestles.bsky.social
Ambassador for Women in Games
Portfolio| MaryGeorgescu.com
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!
February 3, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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!
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
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
February 3, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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
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
Stayed up to watch a legend retire and I'm crying. 😭✨
January 4, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Stayed up to watch a legend retire and I'm crying. 😭✨
A little marathon cheering today
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A little marathon cheering today
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
October 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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
Omfg this Pokemon match in Mexico is fucking adorable bro.
September 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Omfg this Pokemon match in Mexico is fucking adorable bro.
Duck on Duck violence
September 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Duck on Duck violence
Kaiju Big Battle at the Bell House in Brooklyn! :3
September 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Kaiju Big Battle at the Bell House in Brooklyn! :3
Okay okay everyone stfu and immediately go watch the Cells at Work Live action bc it has CRAZY AMAZING MONSTER DESIGNS.
August 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Okay okay everyone stfu and immediately go watch the Cells at Work Live action bc it has CRAZY AMAZING MONSTER DESIGNS.
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
#itchio #indiegames #devsupport
July 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
#itchio #indiegames #devsupport
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
#gamedesign #marketresearch
July 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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
#gamedesign #marketresearch
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
#marketresearch #tabletopgames
July 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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
#marketresearch #tabletopgames
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
#tabletopgames #gamedesign
July 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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
#tabletopgames #gamedesign
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.
June 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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.
CRYIN 2nd win!!! AHHHHH
June 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
CRYIN 2nd win!!! AHHHHH
We’re still in it!! 1st win
June 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We’re still in it!! 1st win
Beyblade Tourney Day! Attack and Balance 🤺⚖️
June 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Beyblade Tourney Day! Attack and Balance 🤺⚖️
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.
June 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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.
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! 😭🙏✨
June 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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! 😭🙏✨
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
#game
June 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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
#game
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
#gamedesign
June 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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
#gamedesign
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.
June 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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.
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.
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.
June 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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.
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.
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...
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...
June 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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...
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...