Karol Madaj
Karol Madaj | |
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| Born | 9 February 1980 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Occupation | Board game designer |
Karol Madaj ([ˈkarɔl ˈmadaj]; born 9 February 1980) is a Polish board game designer. Best known for Kolejka,[1] he has designed games for Poland's Institute of National Remembrance, the Polish Humanitarian Organisation, and the National Centre for Culture.[2] In 2013, he was awarded Poland's Gold Cross of Merit for services in the development of historical awareness.[3]
Madaj studied theology at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin.[4]
Board games
[edit]- Awans (2009)
- Pamięć '39 (2009).
- 303 (2010). The game centres on the No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron during World War II.
- Kolejka (game) (2011). English: Queue. The game teaches about the hardships under communism.
- Kolejka: Ogonek (2011)
- Znaj znak (2012)
- Znaj znak - Pamięć (2013)
- Letnisko (2013). English: Summer Resort
- Strajk. Skok do wolności (2013). English: Strike! For Solidarity. The game focuses on the Solidarity movement.
- 111 (2013). A prequel to 303.
- Reglamentacja. Gra Na Kartki (2014). English: Regulation: The Coupons Game. The game focuses on rationing of food and other goods during communism.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Petzinger, Jill (January 20, 2011). "'Communist Monopoly' Teaches Downside of Socialist Life". Spiegel Online.
- ^ Mularz, Katarzyna (22 March 2013). "Kolejka, 303, ZnajZnak... czyli o fenomenie gier wydawanych przez IPN" [The success of games released by the IPN]. Nowiny24.pl (in Polish).
- ^ "IPN sprzedaje licencję na hitową grę "Kolejka"". TVP Info (in Polish). 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Co ma teologia do planszówek – wywiad z Karolem Madajem" [Theology and board games. Interview with Karol Madaj] (in Polish). boardtime.pl. 28 March 2012.
- ^ Scislowska, Monika (November 17, 2014). "Polish board game mocks communist rationing system". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 21, 2014.
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