Designer: Rafał Jaki

Rafał Jaki brings the gritty world of The Witcher to the tabletop through Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, a standalone adaptation that captures the strategic depth of the beloved mini-game within CD Projekt Red's acclaimed RPG series. As a designer rooted in video game narrative and tactical gameplay, Jaki translates screen-based tension into a physical card battler where bluffing, tempo control, and resource management converge across three intense rounds. The game rewards players who think several turns ahead, carefully managing their hand while reading opponents' intentions through weather effects, hero abilities, and faction-specific synergies.

This design appeals to fans of competitive two-player card games who appreciate minimal luck and maximum mind games—think players drawn to asymmetric faction powers and the psychological push-and-pull of knowing when to commit your strongest cards. Groups seeking a portable head-to-head experience with rich thematic flavor from The Witcher universe will find Jaki's work particularly engaging, as every decision carries weight across a tight, tense match structure.