Matthew Rodela
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muse-and-mettle.bsky.social
Matthew Rodela
@muse-and-mettle.bsky.social
Designer of Twisted Trumpets, now available from Play to Z Games!
https://www.playtozgames.com/game/twisted-trumpets/

Making games with a musical twist.
PS - thanks to the uber talented @amanpossessed.bsky.social for the awesome 3D render of the game!
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Other tile laying/path building games that inspired this one.

Let me know if you'd like to chat!

If you'd be interested in reviewing the game, please let me know and I can refer you to the publisher who can see about sending you a review copy after it's been released.
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I had quite the journey with the art for the game. I could talk about why I went through a total of 4 artists for the game and the lessons I learned from that.
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Music-themed games and why I am focusing on designing them.
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
My experience with playtesting evolved and matured over the 150+ times I play tested the game. I'd love to chat about my journey with playtesting and how to avoid some blind spots that may occur with new designers.
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I switching from self-publishing to a modified co-publishing deal for the game. Why I did it and the pros and cons of each.
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This is my first published design, and here are a few examples of topics I can speak about:
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It features quick turns, rich strategic depth, multiple scoring paths, private objective, variable public goals, clever combos, and a player-determined end game trigger.
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Twisted Trumpets is a lively, competitive tile-laying game where you vie for the prestigious title of “Royal Bugler” by crafting the most whimsical trumpet in the kingdom!
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Thanks for the assist my friend!
July 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM