Magic: The Gathering has been a hobby of mine that started in my early college days, and one that I’ve been regularly invested in ever since. However, over the course of 2023, tabletop games in general have become an important hobby of mine that has extended to new friends and friend groups. As my experience with games grew, I began to appreciate what makes a well-designed game and my passion for game theory and game design was born. I’m currently in the final play-testing stage for my first tabletop game and I currently have two more in early development. The tabletop community has been extremely supportive and has helped me immensely in learning the basics of game design.