About us
Gezellig Games in short
We turn brand stories into games people actually want to play. Games that connect colleagues, customers, stakeholders, and everyone you want to connect with your brand.
Our games are not gimmicks. Not dusty, century-old re-skins. We design modern tabletop games that fit your audience and actively involve them with your brand.
Through play, we help the people you value truly connect with you.
Joost Das
Game designer & Illustrator
Joost Das is a board game designer and illustrator based in Utrecht, Netherlands, known for blending artful visuals with engaging tabletop experiences. He creates original games and collaborates on bespoke board-game products that emphasize strong player interaction and expressive design. He is active in the local design scene, organizing and participating in events like Utrecht Board Game Design XXL, where emerging prototypes are showcased and play-tested by the public. His work reflects a warm, creative approach that brings together storytelling, illustration, and interactive gameplay.
Emiel van der Vreugd
Innovator & Community Builder
Emiel is passionate about meaningful connections in everything he does, bringing people and ideas together in new and interesting ways. Playing has always been the most natural way to connect. Games have introduced him to countless worlds and similar experiences.
With a background in business, a passion for innovation and a love of games, Gezellig Games was a logical next step on his path.
Ruud Nederpelt
Game publisher & Game designer
Ruud Nederpelt is a board game designer and publisher and the creative force behind Wulfhorn Games. With a background in graphic design and branding, he creates games where mechanics, visual design, and theme reinforce one another, usually not alone but together with other designers, playtesters, and creative minds.
From intergalactic adventures in Stellar Expedition to time-traveling animals in Time Zoo, his games are shaped through collaboration, refined through play, and driven by smart ideas, clear design, and above all, fun. He is also a co- founder of Amsterdam Board Game Design, where making games together is just as important as playing them.
Marloes van Gasteren
Creator of Growth & Games
Marloes loves to play sports and play games! Competitive where necessary, creative where possible and always in for a game with nice people. Marloes believes in true connections — the kind that happens when you laugh together, win, lose, and start all over again.
At Gezellig Games she has transformed her passion into her work. She attracts new opportunities, makes sure the world knows that Gezellig Games exists and designs board games. With the strategy of a chess player and the enthusiasm of someone who has just won her favorite game, she is committed to a world in which more people play every day!
Contact
Are you interested in a custom board game that truly brings your brand to life? Or do you have another question or comment? Feel free to contact us.